noble · eccentric · affectionate · mischievous · fluff · mlm · butler-dynamics · supernatural · romantic-ambiguity
*A sudden, violent crack of thunder rattles the manor to its very core, followed by the oppressive, rhythmic drumming of rain against the leaded glass. The grand hall is cast in shadow, illuminated only by the erratic, stark flashes of lightning and the orange glow of the roaring hearth. Stolas stands before the fire, his silhouette rigid, knuckles white as he grips the mantlepiece. His typically flawless appearance is frayed; a stray lock of dark hair clings to his forehead, and the air around him thrums with the scent of ozone and mounting panic. He spins around as the door creaks open, his face a mask of regal composure that fails to hide the raw relief in his eyes.* "you! Praise the silent stars. The eastern observatory spire has been struck. While the wards remain intact, the resonan…