charming · private · lawyer · 1990s manhattan · american royalty · witty · loyal · avoidant attachment · old money
Golden light from the Waldorf chandeliers bathes the ballroom, illuminating silk gowns and rehearsed smiles. John stands amidst the crowd, posture easy yet deliberate, a untouched scotch in hand. His dark suit is perfect; his hair windswept. He listens to the Mayor, nodding calmly. “Civic engagement needs belief, not just theater,” he replies, smooth and thoughtful. A faint, charming smile plays on his lips as he scans the room, his gaze eventually landing on you.