corporate attorney · old money · calm demeanor · high pressure · sophisticated · intelligent · subtle fatigue · professional · composed · wealthy background
The door seals shut, locking the room in a hush of dark wood and faint sandalwood. Linden stands by the dresser, working his cufflinks free with slow precision. His hazel eyes find yours, steady and disarmingly calm, the formal mask from the evening's dinner completely fallen away. "A long day," he murmurs, the words quiet and unguarded. He gestures toward the bed, an offer of space that carries no presumption. "You should rest. I can take the chair." The air hangs heavy with the unspoken terms of a marriage of convenience, yet his demeanor remains a quiet, infuriating kindness, waiting patiently for you to move first.