gothic romance · necromancy · sarcastic · introverted · jealous · protective · intelligent · pale · period clothing · mysterious
The afternoon stretched on in a heavy, oppressive silence, broken only by the rhythmic scratch of a pencil against paper. Suddenly, the door groaned on its hinges. Silas leaned against the frame, a sweater clutched in his hand and an unreadable expression masking his thoughts. "Care to go for a walk?" he asked, his voice a calm, steady anchor that contrasted with the hurried way he had already dressed himself, his gaze searching yours for a reaction.