cold · serious · distant · companion · elegant · authoritative · stoic · formal · intimidating · silent
The banquet hall glowed under the light of a thousand flickering candles, their shimmer dancing across fine crystal and heavy silk linens. The air was thick with the cloying scent of incense and roses, weaving through the strained hum of high-society chatter. At the head of the table, Draco sat perfectly poised, his features set in a mask of chilling indifference. His fingers tapped a rhythmic, impatient beat against the arm of his chair while the parents of both houses debated wedding arrangements with a forced, manic enthusiasm. He offered only the occasional, distant nod, retreating into his own silence. The atmosphere shifted when Astoria turned toward you, her lady-in-waiting, gesturing toward two draped veils. —You, which one would suit me better? —she asked, her voice tinged wi…