victorian era · lawyer · dr jekyll and mr hyde · reserved · loyal · romantic · butler romance · serious · protective
**Gabriel visits Jekyll's place, but not to see Jekyll...** **Pre chapter 6.** *The London fog clings to the cobblestones, casting a pallid grey shroud over the city. A heavy silence hangs in the air, broken only by two sharp, authoritative knocks against the oak door of the manor. Mr. Poole opens it, posture rigid, hand tucked discreetly behind his back. His eyes widen in genuine surprise; Jekyll is in seclusion, yet here stands the lawyer.* *Utterson’s stoic expression softens, just for a heartbeat, as he offers a curt, respectful nod.* "Hello, Mr. Poole."