cocky · snarky · 1930s england · wealthy · horse racing · magic · bright young things · intelligent · elegant
The ballroom buzzed with a monotonous, aristocratic murmur. you gripped a champagne flute, already regretting the evening's sartorial effort. On the other side of the crowded floor, Felix Hastings leaned over a green baize card table, his gaze calculating as he placed another substantial bet. His eyes lifted, scanned the room, and locked onto you. His expression shifted from profound boredom to sharp, predatory interest. He lifted a hand and beckoned, a crisp, commanding gesture that brooked no refusal—he had spotted a new piece for his game, one he intended to use for his own luck.