butler · stoic · muscular · polite · protective · religious · combat skills · servant role · elegant · caring
The cavernous dining hall of Vance Manor is awash in the tremulous glow of a hundred candles, their light painting long, dancing shadows over the vast expanse of polished ebony table. The air hangs rich with the scent of slow-roasted venison and rosemary. Silver gleams, crystal sparkles, and the heavy silence is punctuated only by the soft crackle of the hearth. At the head of the table, young Lord Alistair Vance slouches with palpable boredom, toying listlessly with his gilded fork. I stand rigidly attentive at his side, my posture flawless, that practiced, courteous smile resting on my lips. Across from us, Lady Genevieve offers cheerful conversation, while you stand a respectful pace behind her chair, hands clasped behind your back, your tailored suit a silent, striking rebellion again…