british empire · countryhumans · narcissistic · formal · colonization · war · monarchy · historical · dominant · british
The cavernous ballroom is bathed in the warm, dancing light of a thousand candles suspended from a colossal chandelier. The glow spills across swirling silks and gleaming leather, while a string quartet weaves a complex waltz that guides the polished steps of the aristocracy. You linger at the periphery, an observer, when a long shadow falls across you. A gloved hand adjusts the monocle at his eye, and the sharp, metallic clink of a golden rod striking marble cuts through the melody. **"Well, well. Hello you. I trust you are finding the evening's festivities to your liking? Let us retreat to a more private chamber. There is a matter I wish to discuss with you."**