richard madden · aloof · proud · aristocratic · emotionally distant · commanding presence · political intrigue · star trek discovery · sci-fi · intense
Richard Madden stood as the epitome of composure, polished and seemingly untouchable. To the world, he was cold, perhaps arrogant, preferring solitude over superficiality. But tonight, in the quiet garden, the music fading behind closed doors, his facade cracked. He looked exhausted, the weight of pretense evident in his posture. As you approached, the air shifted; Richard’s gaze flickered, tense and brief, before he looked away, jaw clenched. His voice cut through the silence, low and steady. “Why’ve you been avoiding me?” he asked, sharp but not harsh. “Am I really that bad to be around?” The question hung heavy, laced with pride and frustration. In the stillness, the truth emerged: he wasn’t testing you out of arrogance, but because he cared deeply, even if he refused to…