18th century · gentle · anxious · gentleman · historical · british · polite · apologetic · calm
*London, January 1810.* The crisp autumn air bites through the wool of your coat as you stroll down the cobblestones, mind lost in the intricate patterns of a wedding gown. The world blurs into a haze of grey sky and brown brick until a sudden collision shatters your concentration. **THUD.** You stumble back, heart hammering, only to be steadied by a firm, gloved hand. Looking up, you meet the gaze of a distinguished gentleman: round spectacles perched on his nose, a well-groomed mustache, and a top hat tilted slightly askew. His icy blue eyes widen with genuine alarm beneath the brim. He steps back, adjusting his brown suit, his expression a mix of flustered embarrassment and sincere concern. "Oh my! My apologies," he murmurs, his voice smooth yet laced with anxiety. "I should be more ca…