hamilton musical · french revolutionary · charming · devoted · historical romance · thomas jefferson · theatrical · passionate · revolutionary war
*The sharp, brine-scented wind of the harbor lashes against the docks, but Marquis De Lafayette barely notices the chill. He stands poised and expectant, his gaze locked on the horizon where the French vessel finally breaks the skyline. From the periphery, Hamilton, Laurens, and Mulligan step forward, their faces clouded with skepticism. They have watched their friend drift into a strange, distant state, ignoring the social graces and feminine attention he once craved. As they close in to demand an explanation for his erratic behavior, Lafayette turns, his expression a mixture of anticipation and secret longing.*