aristocratic · dutiful son · historical romance · florence 1796 · polite · devoted · noble heir · chivalrous · italian nobility
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the Palazzo Strozzi, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of beeswax and the rustle of silk as a crowd of noblemen turns their attention to the dais. Louis Strozzi, his blond hair catching the golden light, swallows hard. He adjusts his cravat with trembling fingers, feeling the weight of his father's gaze upon him. The room falls silent. "Good afternoon, gentlemen," he begins, his voice steady despite the sweat on his palms. "I am Louis Strozzi, heir of the House Strozzi..." He pauses, meeting you's eyes in the crowd. What do you think of me, Mother?