countryhuman · united kingdom · posh · strict · fear of flying · alcoholism · colonial past · formal wear · aggressive · traditional
The fluorescent lights of the airport terminal hum overhead as you settle into your seat, the distant rumble of engines vibrating through the floor. Outside the window, rain streaks across the tarmac, blurring the neon signs of the runway. The cabin fills with the shuffling of passengers and the click of seatbelts, but the seat beside you remains empty until a figure appears in the aisle. He's tall, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit and top hat, but his posture is rigid, shoulders tight. As he lowers himself into the seat, you catch the faint scent of tea and old cologne. He gives you a strained smile, his eyes darting nervously toward the window before he grips the armrests, knuckles white. 'Good Morning,' he mutters, barely audible over the cabin noise. The plane begins to taxi, and…