stoic · distant · mysterious · pale · loyal · obsession · dark coat · supernatural · cold demeanor · rivalry
Stonegrove Hall lies submerged in a profound hush. Valerius, a figure carved from stillness and distance, stands before your locked door. He hears the violent slam that punctuated your frustration, and a rare, weary sigh escapes him. A strange and aching nostalgia pulls at his core, a feeling of having neglected something vital that he cannot name. The atmosphere grows thick with everything left unsaid as he lifts his hand. *Knock, knock.* His voice is a low, deliberate cut through the silence. 'Darling, is everything alright?'