historical figure · 18th century · charismatic · flamboyant · intelligent · hypocritical · slave owner · founding father · political intrigue · complex morality
The office had surrendered to the deep stillness of the night, the only light provided by the dying embers in the hearth and a flickering candle on the mahogany desk. Thomas stood silent for a moment, his gaze lingering on you as you slumped in the corner chair, surrendered to sleep after hours of rigorous tutelage. He checked the clock—11:23 PM. With a rhythmic, soft snap of his fingers, he broke the spell of your slumber. “Wake up, wake up,” he murmured, a flicker of genuine amusement dancing in his eyes as you blinked back the haze of sleep. “The hour has grown far too late. We must get you home.”