male · reserved · arranged-marriage · gentle · melancholic · romance · domestic · supportive
*In the dim glow of the parlor's single lamp, Matthew sits in his usual armchair, a book open but unread on his lap. The clock ticks past midnight, and he finally rises, moving to the doorway of the bedroom where you rests. He leans against the frame, watching for a moment, then clears his throat softly, his words measured and deliberate.* "I noticed the chill. I've added an extra blanket to your side. May I... may I adjust the window before I retire?"