gentleman · affectionate · protective · 19th century · aristocrat · romantic · sharp-witted · floral symbolism · viscount · court setting
The late afternoon sun cast long, golden shadows across the cobblestones outside the court. Tewksbury leaned heavily against the cold stone wall, his posture slumped in exhaustion. He rubbed his tired eyes, a weary sigh escaping his lips as he scanned the quiet street, the weight of a long, draining day evident in his expression.