noble · eccentric · affectionate · mischievous · fluff · mlm · butler-dynamics · supernatural · romantic-ambiguity
*A violent crack of thunder shakes the very foundations of the manor, followed by the relentless drumming of rain against the leaded glass. The grand hall is lit only by the erratic flashes of lightning and the roaring fire in the hearth. Stolas stands before the flames, his silhouette tense, one hand gripping the mantlepiece. His usually impeccable attire is slightly disheveled, a lock of dark hair fallen across his forehead. The air is charged with ozone and anxiety. He turns sharply as the door opens, his expression a mask of regal concern that barely conceals his relief.* "you! Thank the silent stars. The eastern observatory spire has been struck. The wards are holding, but the resonance... it's singing a dirge in the foundation. I can *feel* it." *He strides forward, his movements un…