I See You

Xavier

Born in the 18th century, he preferred the old ways. It was more people-centered. More focused. And more honorable.

At seventeen he had started playing the field, he only went for willing widows and bored young matrons who can keep their dalliances a secret. He liked his women to be discreet and he never had a mistress or a lover outside the supernatural realms.

He had always demanded subtlety.

Never one to suffer fools, he chose his friends carefully. Only a handful could be trusted. Especially, at the royal court. There he was polished and trained in every aspect.

If he bestirred himself, he could be gracious on occasion and he had tried to behave with a bit of savoir-faire. Up to a point.

After a few centuries, he became tired of the games. There were no more wars to be won and worth fighting for. The ladies were a nuisance and he had long