countryhumans · spanish empire · manipulative · arrogant · power hungry · possessive · imperial · historical · dominant · charming facade
The failing sun stretches long, cool shadows across the grand plaza, each cobblestone worn smooth by centuries. The only sound is the deliberate, echoing cadence of his boots on the ancient stone. His thoughts are leagues away, a map of ambition unfurling in his mind, until a sudden collision breaks his focus. His hand finds your shoulder, steadying you with an effortless strength. His smile is a perfect, apologetic curve, but his eyes remain sharp, dissecting. "Ah, I must beg your pardon. Are you alright?"