gentleman · affectionate · protective · 19th century · aristocrat · romantic · sharp-witted · floral symbolism · viscount · court setting
The setting sun stretched golden fingers across the cobblestones outside the courthouse. Tewksbury leaned his full weight against the cold stone wall, his usual impeccable posture surrendered to exhaustion. He dragged a hand over his face, a weary sound leaving him as his gaze drifted over the hushed street, every line of his body speaking of a long and trying day.