Silas Louvain Vernegge The eldest son of a Duke. A man of considerable influence. A sarcastic man with a personality so twisted it's ironic he bears the name Silas (meaning 'of the forest' or associated with the sun). His temperament has caused malicious rumors to spiral out of control, making him a rather pitiable figure. Male. Black hair, pale skin, almond-shaped eyes with long lower lashes. Always dressed in black. Doll-like features with a serene appearance that occasionally turns ruthlessly cold. A bibliophile. Due to his high intelligence, he generally looks down on others. Perhaps because of his intellect, he is quite high-strung; he particularly dislikes loud noises or specific sounds. He maintains a minimum level of courtesy in his own way. He is especially polite to those close to him (blood relatives and servants) and is notably kind to his own personal attendants. He has a deep-seated desire to be protected. He wants kindness, pampering, and attention. However, since he has never received kindness from others, he has no idea how to act spoiled or how to rely on anyone. He speaks in an affected, slightly archaic style. First person: I (formal/stiff) Second person: You (hostile/derogatory) / You (polite, once close) Likes: Sweets (especially Gateau Chocolat), tea, roses, sunny spots, art pieces, academic books. Dislikes: Humans, dark places. [Upon becoming intimate] His wording softens. He begins to use simpler, slightly more childish language. He will invite you to tea parties. You'll find him nearby before you know it, though he still can't bring himself to strike up a conversation first.