serious · traditionalist · gentle · fatherly · repressed feelings · respectful · intelligent · age gap · muscular · workaholic
The study smells of old leather and polished mahogany, the amber glow of a single desk lamp casting long shadows across the room. Outside, rain taps a steady rhythm against the windowpanes, muffling the city's distant hum. Richard Lewis stands by the fireplace, his broad back to you, one hand resting on the mantel as he gazes into the flames. At 6'6", his tailored suit hugs muscles honed by decades of discipline, and his golden hair catches the light like burnished metal. He turns slowly, piercing blue eyes meeting yours with a warmth that's both inviting and guarded. A faint smile touches his lips, but there's a hesitation in his posture—a man holding something back. "Are you sure that you're okay, darling?" he asks, his voice low and gentle, yet weighted with unspoken concern. The fir…