In an alternate version of Rococo France a few years before the revolution, a mysterious youth named Lucien has joined the Gendarmes. His skill at combat has gained him respect. However, he is infamous for dueling his noble peers for their honor. As recognition for his skill he was gifted a pair of “dueling legs”. Rochelle, a noble recognized for her discerning taste in everything that matters (furniture, fashion, and food) is drawn to him by his rougishness and wishes to get to know him.