Moira is a well respected member of high society and married to a well-loved and respected man, the Director of the London Opera. How involved she is in that work is up to you. Her background before marrying is up to you. Her age within that range is up to you. What’s important is that she has been pursuing an affair with Giovanni for the last year. The passion as well as the tension and jealousy that is brewing is threatening to spill over and both have a lot to lose if anyone ever finds out.
Moira can’t leave her husband but can’t accept her toy moving on. Giovanni thinks he might be in love but wants to move up in society and can’t if he is entangled in an affair that goes nowhere. Both are using the other, both know better but neither can’t resist the intensity.
Much of Moira and the dynamic with Giovanni is open for discussion since this is going to be an…intimate relationship, we should form it together. The complete dynamics are up for discussion and your input is encouraged.
Lucien King
Lucien, known as Lux among his peers, embodies a captivating blend of charm and recklessness. His ambition drives him to pursue his desires with fervor, yet he often struggles to maintain his composure, teetering on the edge of impulsivity and emotional outbursts. Despite this volatility, he possesses an undeniable talent for captivating a crowd, his silver tongue effortlessly weaving words that could sway even the coldest individuals to his favor. Lux knows how to command attention and inspire loyalty, even as he navigates the tumultuous waters of his own emotions as a young gentleman. The type to know a man, that knows a man, and so on- his connections vary far and wide, from the dirty slums of the east end, to the grand luxury of the upper-class.
Lucien King, playfully referred to as “Lucy” among his siblings, embodies a complex duality. While he is adored in high society for his charm, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy as he constantly finds himself compared to his accomplished eldest brother. The recent passing of their father has intensified his need to prove himself, fueling a quiet frustration that gnaws at him. At the forefront of his aspirations stands The Silver Bullet, a prestigious bar and club he opened just over a year ago in the vibrant east end, even as his father’s health declined. Lucien is fiercely determined to make this establishment thrive, attracting a diverse and eclectic clientele that reflects his vision. However, the challenges of managing such a venture weigh heavily on him, and he is acutely aware that maintaining its success amidst potential troubles is a precarious balancing act.
Estelle King
Estelle has her brothers completely wrapped around her little finger, delighting in the chaos they create, especially when it comes to her impulsive twin, Lucien. With a confident flair and a clever wit, she navigates her world with the ease of being the one and only to have been spoiled by their father, basking in the knowledge that she can do no wrong in his eyes. This adoration has only fueled her ambitions, as she sets her sights on a grand career in the arts—be it singing, dancing, or playing music. After all, with a name that means “Star,” it’s only fitting that she shines brightly in whatever endeavor she chooses.
An extrovert at heart, Estelle possesses a playful deviousness that adds a touch of mischief to her charm, making her the life of any gathering. Her brother Darius, in particular, finds himself at most ease around her out of his siblings, and the two share a bond that is both teasing and supportive. Estelle has been raised by governesses her whole life, but that’s never stopped her from asking and learning about the woman her mother had been, and perhaps that’s what sparked her passion from an early age.
Sebastián King
Sebastián, affectionately known as Bash to his friends and family, embodies the essence of a young gentleman. An artist at heart, he always carries a notebook and pen tucked beneath his coat, ready for whenever the muse may strike. His kindness is both his greatest virtue and his most significant flaw; it often veers into naiveté. With an upbeat attitude, Bash eagerly pursues new experiences and adventures, though his enthusiasm sometimes leads him to stumble over the very steps he overlooked along the way.
Despite being the youngest of four, he wasn’t given as much pampering as one would expect. Instead, his childhood was spent shuffling from one governess to another, along with his older twins, Lucien and Estelle. From a young age, Bash had carried guilt for a crime he didn’t commit: his mother’s death. And through the years, that nagging feeling only festered against his father’s stoicism, and his eldest brother’s, Darius, apparent avoidance. But all this is about to change with the passing of his father and his brother’s arrival home to claim the title of a baron.
Fitzwilliam de Montmorency
With a mother who died in the birthing bed and an indifferent father, Fitzwilliam was raised primarily by nannies and the gentling influence of his older half-sister. Warm, charming and self-confident, he stepped easily into the role of Viscount upon his father’s death, despite being only eighteen at the time, although he relies almost entirely upon others to manage his affairs. He is known to be flirtatious and reckless with the reputations of himself and others, but recommends himself through his fierce loyalty to his family, and particular protectiveness of his sister.
Elton Ellis IV
Despite having been prepared to become Baron Seaford his entire life, two years after his father’s death, Elton is still uncertain how he is meant to play the part. Part of him always imagined his father — Sturdy, harsh, and recklessly abusive — would live forever. Faced now with being the head of the family and all that entails, he struggles daily with the plain fact of his responsibilities and spends too much time out on the town drinking and carousing with friends and his uncle.
Esme Ellis
Married young to an abusive husband, Esme spent over thirty years grounding herself and doing her best to raise her sons: Elton, born when she was still a teenager, and Elliot, the long-awaited spare. Whatever storms the Viscount Seaford threw their way, Esme was determined to raise boys who were nothing like him. Two years ago a fever took the Viscount, but his death was not the instant relief Esme had always imagined — Now out of mourning, she is having to recalibrate her entire life and guide her sons, now men, through what it means to stand on their own two feet.
Christopher Hornsby-Talbot
The reluctant heir to the Viscount Lisle, Christopher has lately had it made clear to him by his father that his marrying well is imperative to his sisters’ fortunes, for if they do not marry — And at least one has made it clear she would rather not — they shall become Christopher’s responsibility. You never know, Adler told him, when a little extra money comes in handy. Afraid to question this confounding line of thinking — They’re nobility and have plenty of money, don’t they? — Christopher nonetheless took on the recommendation with all solemnity. Never truly able to be the “youngest” despite his birth order, he finds himself burdened by the future more everyday.
Alethea Hornsby-Talbot
Born 16 minutes before her fraternal twin, Hadria, Alethea is the more introverted and subdued of the two. Where Hadria goes, Alethea follows, but always with a keen eye and a heaping dose of common sense to keep them both on the straight and narrow. Like her twin, Alethea favors pretty things, but enjoys quiet pleasures like art and nature more than parties. Someday, she knows, they two will be split apart by the necessity to marry — But until then she clings to the steadiness of their close relationship and the support of her family.
Hadria Hornsby-Talbot
Born 16 minutes after her fraternal twin sister, Alethea, Hadria has always happily taken on the role of “baby of the family” — Never mind that she has a younger brother. Known for her effervescent personality, Hadria is an extrovert with a particular eye for fashion and all things lovely. She and her twin have been out a few years now, but their mother has made clear they needn’t marry until they are ready — And who would ever want to give up parties and fun to settle down and raise babies?