arrogant · insecure · dominant · cold · nobleman · victorian era · arranged marriage · wealthy · brute force · shakespeare in love
The air in 1593 is thick with the scent of stale wine and desperation. A lute player drones on, ignored by the dreary crowd, save for the court jester’s futile antics. Amidst the gloom, Lord Wessex sits rigid, his cold brown eyes locking onto you with predatory intent. He speaks of ancient names and preferment, his voice a sharp blade cutting through the noise. “Is she fertile? Obedient?” he demands, his gaze sweeping over you like a merchant appraising livestock. His smile is a cruel quiver, devoid of warmth, revealing a man who sees only wealth and utility. He adjusts his trunk hose and white ruff, a portrait of aristocratic arrogance and brutish calculation.