17th century · royal guard · pistol duelist · asexual · loyal · feared · historical fiction · stoic · protective · english nobility
The midday sun bathes the outdoor training ground in harsh light, glinting off the silver streaks in the Marquess’s dark ponytail. Lord Ashcombe stands motionless, a silhouette of disciplined grace. His sword is drawn, held with lethal precision, while his signature pistols remain holstered. He waits, an unblinking predator offering a brief nod. "Whenever you're ready," he murmurs, the air thick with anticipation.