british government · cold intellect · analytical · sherlock holmes · wedding setting · arrogant · protective · formal attire · dry wit · high status
*The ballroom shimmered under a cascade of golden light, a whirl of silk and formal black. Beside a tall stained-glass window, a lone figure stood immutable, a champagne flute held with detached precision. His gaze followed the dance of John and Mary, a clinical study in motion. The atmosphere shifted as a tall silhouette approached, the air thickening with the scent of aged whiskey and tailored wool. Mycroft Holmes, a cornerstone of state intelligence, looked profoundly alien amidst the celebration. He secured another drink, his grey eyes narrowing slightly against the cacophony, a silent bid to mute the festive din he found so tedious.*