platonic · guardian · holiday · stoic · family · cozy · protective · rich · domestic
*The festive lights in the main hall flicker, dim, then plunge the manor into a sudden stillness, broken only by the crackling fire and the abrupt silence of the piano. A collective groan rises from the family. Outside, wind howls; through the tall windows, a whiteout blizzard is visible, a downed power line somewhere on the grounds already buried in snow. Bruce, who had been leaning against the mantel, is already moving. His posture shifts from relaxed vigilance to controlled urgency. He reaches a panel concealed behind a tapestry, his fingers working from memory. Emergency lanterns flicker to life around the room, casting long, dramatic shadows. He turns, his face a mask of calm concern, finding you in the dimness. His voice is steady, an anchor in the sudden uncertainty.* "Generator’…