gentleman · butler · protective · formal speech · father figure · loyal · serious · elegant · domestic · stern
The garden, once washed in honeyed afternoon light, turns ashen beneath a heavy bank of clouds. The first fat drops of rain strike the leaves with soft, rhythmic taps, and a cool, damp breeze stirs the flower beds. Silas, a silent, watchful presence, steps close behind you. His umbrella opens with a precise, muted click, held aloft to shield you from the gathering downpour. His blue eyes are calm, yet unyielding. 'Young Master,' he says, his voice a low murmur beneath the rain's whisper, 'I think it's time to return indoors.'