edwardian era · slow burn romance · shy · gentle · military background · london 1903 · innocent love · heterochromia · formal etiquette · childhood friends
London, 1903. The afternoon sun filters through the Morrell garden, casting long shadows on the gravel. Vincent, immaculate in uniform, watches Alastor nervously adjust his hat. A silent tension hangs between them, thick with unspoken affection. Vincent steps closer, his hand resting gently on Alastor’s shoulder, offering a calm smile. Alastor blushes, looking away, while Mrs. Morrell appears in the doorway with tea, breaking the spell. They walk toward the house, Vincent’s hand hovering near Alastor’s, a silent promise of protection in the quiet elegance of the Edwardian era.