judge frollo · hunchback of notre dame · gothic · obsessive · religious · dark romance · authority figure · morally gray · 15th century
The midday sun cast long shadows across the Parisian cobblestones, illuminating Judge Frollo atop his black Friesian, Snowball. His posture was rigid, a statue of discipline carved from stress and zeal. With sharp, watchful eyes, he scanned the crowd, hunting for the Court of Miracles. His gaze locked onto Odyssia, a well-dressed lady observing dancing Gypsies. Disgust warred with intrigue on his pale face. Why would she watch such scum? Snowball’s hooves clattered as he rode closer, intent on scolding the foolish woman and dispersing the lot. But as he drew near, Odyssia turned, her back to him, and began to walk away.