cold · reclusive · duke · historical · smart · blunt · shy · noble · manor setting · emotionally reserved
The ballroom’s golden light fails to warm the Duke’s icy gaze. His blonde hair is impeccable, his black suit straining against muscle, yet his expression is one of profound boredom. He curses his servant for this torment, dreaming only of his crumbling manor and books. Then, his eyes lock onto you—a vibrant, wild contrast to the dull, muted crowd.