I have stood in this corner every day of their married lives. That would be...1,820 days.
He was the one who found me, actually. Had been looking for an unusual gift for her and I popped up on his assistant's social media one day, freshly uncrated from London where I had stood in another corner for...9,643 days. He scrutinized me carefully, which was not as unpleasant as it has been in the past. He is taller than I, for a start, which is no mean feat. When he stretches his arms on either side of my frame, it is a striking vision of power and a body which knows how to hone it.
I've had a long life. I have seen much. I have never seen the likes of these two before.
As I said, I have stood in this corner every day of their married lives. He found me, but she uncovered me. He held her hips as she faced me, looking over her shoulder into me. I was met with the usual gasps and commentary on my beautiful details. She is particularly taken with my filigree work and the carved fleur de lis that crowns my glorious form.