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It had been at least a month since the two of them had teamed up. And while Jefferson enjoyed the help and the company, he did have to admit that the level of anxiety filling his head was on the rise. Usually he would only have to worry about himself and his hat, nothing too difficult. But with Priscilla... Every turn they took, he expected some new danger to appear before them and snatch her away from him.

He hadn’t expected to grow so close in such a short time. But when you spent almost every second of the day with a person, it did tend to happen. They’d discussed going to the outskirts of the Enchanted Forest and searching for a few hidden treasures along the shore of the Maritime Kingdom. It was a few more days of a ride before they got there and Jefferson could tell the horses were getting tired.

It had just started storming as Sera walked back to her dorm from that small bar just off campus. She cursed to herself when she realized she had left her umbrella at the bar and started to walk fast, which lead to her promptly walking directly into a stranger, only barely dodging an umbrella to the eye. She cursed again before muttering an apology. “I didn’t see you there,” she added, trying and failing to keep her words from slurring slightly.

For every “Trope” I get, I will post a TV trope for my muse.

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The Byronic Hero

The Byronic Hero is a type of character popularized by the works of Lord Byron, whose protagonists often embodied this archetype, though they existed before him, it became prominent during Romanticism. Sometimes an Anti-Hero, others an Anti-Villain, or even Just a Villain, Byronic heroes are charismatic characters with strong passions and ideals, but who are nonetheless deeply flawed individuals who may act in ways which are socially reprehensible because he's definitely contrary to his mainstream society. A byronic hero is on his own side and has his own set of beliefs which he will not bow nor change for anyone. A Byronic hero is a character whose internal conflicts are heavily romanticized and who himself ponders and wrestles with his struggles and beliefs. Some are portrayed with a suggestion of dark crimes or tragedies in their past.

Is usually male (though female examples are not unheard of) and is always considered very attractive physically and in terms of personality, possessing a great deal of magnetism and charisma, using these abilities to achieve social and romantic dominance. One mark against him personality wise, however, is a struggle with his own personal integrity.

Is very intelligent, perceptive, sophisticated, educated, cunning and adaptable, but also self-centered.

Is emotionally sensitive, which may translate into being emotionally conflicted, bipolar, or moody.

Is intensely self-critical and introspective and may be described as dark and brooding. He dwells on the pains or perceived injustices of his life, often to the point of over-indulgence. May muse philosophically on the circumstances that brought him to this point, including personal failings.

Is cynical, world-weary, and jaded, often due to a mysterious Dark and Troubled Past, which, if uncovered, may reveal a significant loss, or a crime or mistake committed which still haunts him, or, conversely, that he may be suffering from some unnamed crime against him.

He is extremely passionate, with strong personal beliefs which are usually in conflict with the values of the status quo. He sees his own values and passions as above or better than those of others, manifesting as arrogance or a martyr-like attitude. Sometimes, however, he just sees himself as one who must take the long, hard road to do what must be done.

His intense drive and determination to live out his philosophy without regard to others' philosophies produces conflict, and may result in a tragic end, should he fail, or revolution, should he succeed. Because of this, he is very rebellious, having a distaste for social institutions and norms and is disrespectful of rank and privilege, though he often has said rank and privilege himself. This rebellion often leads to social isolation, rejection, or exile, or to being treated as an outlaw, but he will not compromise, being unavoidably self-destructive.

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Love Tropes are often involved with this character, but almost always in a very cynical, existential way. Don't hold your breath waiting for The Power of Love to redeem him.

He has a tendency to be The Unfettered , rejecting the morals imposed by society to accomplish his goals, and may overlap with the Übermensch, who shares the Byronic hero's sense of rebellion and superiority. Similarly, he could also be a Pragmatic Villain , as the two follow their desires without care for others, but nonetheless have no interest in outright evil. He may actually acknowledge that his actions are evil, but state that there's no way to accomplish his goals otherwise.  ...  The Lovable Rogue shares the Byronic hero's charisma, likability, and tendency to break the law.

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