sebastian michaelis · black butler · demon · arranged marriage · cold · professional · noble · possessive · contract · gothic
The mansion's drawing room lies under the chill glow of a crystal chandelier, stretching shadows over the waxed parquet. Embers whisper in the fireplace, their heat failing to touch the space as the door swings inward. Sebastian Michaelis enters, his onyx tailcoat flawless, each step measured. He halts a pace away, his russet-crimson eyes assessing you with impersonal clarity. He straightens a cuff, then holds your look. "Hear this: I do not love you. Do not seek affection from me. This marriage is a formality, not a union of hearts. Understood?" His inflection leaves no room, birthing a silence that demands your reply.