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hello ♡

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Going on a little semi-hiatus/ possibly full hiatus until July 20th. Getting ready for my sister's wedding in a few weeks. Sending you all the positive vibes until I return. Stay fabulous friends!

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sigh

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Brimsley giving Ben & Fran the nod of acknowledgement.

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Bowing his head in acknowledgement, Brimsley's amicable impassivity does not waver. ❝ To that I have no doubt. She was nothing short of cordial, ❞ he remarks congenially, a smile sliver of a smile adorning his lips. ❝ A lovely young lady indeed. ❞ What a delight to have a diamond who exists outside of the customary parameters. And yet, that alone may not be enough to warrant a change in the newly established trend of... indecisive hearts.

Brimsely smothers the spark of amusement illuminating his face. His unrivalled devotion to the Queen's happiness never outweighs his desire for entertainment, but... he is only human after all. ❝ My my, Lady Bridgerton. Do you predict another unexpected interruption? ❞ He awards her a fleeting glimpse of a playful grin.

a great honor it was . it brought back many memories of the season just before , when it was her sister carrying such honor on her shoulders . ❛ brimsley. ❜ her greeting full of warmth . ❛ francesca is one of the loveliest people i have the pleasure of knowing , i assure you . ❜ eyes scanned the crowd for her , finding her surrounded by suitors . for anyone else it may have been a dream come true . but kate knew francesca was desperate for an escape plan . ❛ i have confidence francesca will know exactly who to give her heart to ––– i just can't speak on being the diamond given last years .... events . ❜

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❝ Have you considered that you exhaust me? ❞ He feigns a sigh, a sliver of playful smile coloring his lips. Shifting, he twists to settle himself atop his bedmate, their warmth intermingled. ❝ That won't do. ❞ Brows knit together as he props himself up on his elbows, gazing downward.

❝ We have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow, you must rest. ❞ Idle fingers course through Jasper's hair, trailing along the hairline to caress his jaw. ❝ If I get stuck doing all of the work...❞ Umber eyes narrow in a scolding gaze. ❝ You're going to be in a lot of trouble, ❞ whispered words brush the other's ear, followed by a swift nip.

legs stretched out , returning to the others side . . . nestling back down. “    not at all --- you turned in after our escapade,   ” a soft smirk , as bones grow weary “   truthfully ? i have not but if your willing to help , a second round might help me enter sweet dreams.    ” the night sky sets the kingdom in a deep slumber , while others slept . . . it was just the beginning for others. the nocturnals are roaming the streets, singing and dancing until the sun would come out to greet them.

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The novel just slightly implies that Brimsley is bossy in bed. And honestly, good for him.

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AMELIA WAS SWEETNESS ITSELF ; good & gentle, but not without wit or intelligence. rather, she was clever enough to keep quiet about just how clever she was. still waters ran deep and amelia possessed depths unfathomable. usually such kindness & sweetness were weaknesses, symptoms of naiveté or weak will. but amelia WORE KINDNESS like armor, it was impossible not to admire her for it.

on original character from original lore - amelia lockridge. crowned by katie

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If I add John Stirling to my multi would anyone be interested?

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She was different, he realized. Not because of the color of her skin or the texture of her hair. She was different on the inside. She had that magical, intangible quality that made people want to be near her. To hear her words and breathe the air around her. If Brimsley were a more fanciful man, he’d have said she sparkled. But he was not fanciful. So instead he would describe her as clever. And poised. And he realized that they had both been thrown to the wolves that day.

From Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn & Shonda Rhimes

That is Brimsley reflecting on Charlotte during their first meeting in the novel. I love how he is basically entranced by her during their first meeting. It explains how quickly he becomes emotionally invested in her happiness.

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The chill of the night air soothed the ache of stiff joints and set a wandering mind at ease. Countless years of court and social excursions had not entirely eliminated the buzz of nerves that would arise amongst the heat of a prominent event. Although Brimsely had learned to suppressed the rush of uncertainty, that often plagued him, within his first few years of becoming the Queen's personal valet...it did not replace the feeling of calm that arose during a brief moment of solitude. Yet, he had not expected to find company in the midst of his short retreat. Especially here, a place rarely sought by anyone other than the staff. He examines the woman, spying what seems to be... weariness? uncertainly?

❝The lemonade is quite delightful. ❞ He remarks, a spark of satisfaction coloring his tone. The Queen would be pleased. A slight tilt of the head unravels the stoic facade for a fleeting moment, as recognition overtakes him. ❝ Lady Bridgerton, am I correct? ❞ The subtlest hint of a smile illuminates his features. "The crowd can be rather overwhelming, ❞ the Queen's man confesses. ❝ But one becomes used to it with time. ❞ A hint of assurance rings through his steady tone. ❝ This function, perhaps, was not an ideal introduction. ❞ He grins, ever slightly.

This was new to her, everything was strange and rather overwhelming. It was her first ball of the season, Benedict had gone to get her some lemonade and although Sophie knew she could go and talk with one of the siblings, she thought it best to take a step away from the ball for a simple moment of fresh air. Kind eyes looked up as she heard an older gentleman speak, wasn't he one of the people with the Queen? Sophie thought to herself. The young woman wore a pretty dress, light baby blue with white lace upon it, white satin gloves upon her hands.

She gave a small clear of her throat, brushing down the gown of her dress. "No, no, I am quite alright, my husband, has gone to get some lemonade" Sophie replied, offering the smallest of smiles yet it was clear in her eyes that perhaps she wasn't fine; but this was her first outing as Mrs Bridgerton, not Miss Beckett as she had been formally known. "Truth be told, I just needed some air.. it was getting warm.." slight dark curls fell a little by her eyes, the jeweled headpiece upon her curls, resting just upon the crown of her head to put the elegant look together.

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A lingering disquiet bleeds into the atmosphere, seeping under his skin and stirring his thoughts abuzz. A lot has changed, in what feels like, a short span of time. During which, Nathaniel... Lord Packington's life has been turned upside down and rearranged into something jarringly new. Something, perhaps, he is yet to grown into. How trying it must be, to feel the weight of new responsibility on one's shoulder's amidst grief. It is something Brimsley can understand, albeit from a different prospective. ❝ Yes, Nathan- ...sir ❞ He pauses, scolding himself internally for the misstep. ❝ What would you prefer I call you? ❞ A flicker of uncertainly gleams within wide umber eyes as he gazes upward.

Shifting forward is a visceral pull rather than a simple act of compliance. The empathy he feels for the marquess, plain upon his face. ❝ I would not dream of allowing you to face this burden on your own. ❞ A subtle hint of a smile softens the edges of his lips. ❝ We will need to sort the estate... ❞ He advises gently. ❝ But first, perhaps I can prepare your a drink? I fear you may not make much progress with a mind ill at ease. ❞

my lord . . . unfamiliar , his chest tightens as his ears burn. his father the previous lord . . . he still mourns him and so does his mother , whose become an empty shell. nora is struggling as much as he is with it all but the weight of everything has become to much. brow furrows “  please brimsley don't . . . don't call me that , when it's just the two of us,  ” digit presses against his forehead as a migraine works its way across his dome. he's to young . . . he barely enjoyed the rest of his year at oxford , turning away from the delights of learning right from wrong and mistakes that would become but a lesson for the future.

sharp inhale , he looks up at the male . . . aside from the fact that he's now the lord and brimsley became the personal attendant of the new marquess . . . they we're friends. childhood friends , he puts aside the social class. the history within these walls , the packington siblings had considered him family. “  i don't know where to begin . . . but it'll be of great help and ease my burden,   ” waving for the other to come closer. “  i'll be relying on you from now on.   ”

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What does your muse wear to sleep?

accepting !

He sleeps in a night shirt, as was common at the time. It is just a long cotton shirt that usually falls a bit above knee length. Men would often wear them to bed, then don trousers and a dressing gown ( robe ) to have breakfast before dressing for the day. Though Brimsley would likely wash and dress before having a quick breakfast. He has to be up rather early to start the day. He likely has a robe that he wears over his night shirt on cold mornings when getting ready, or cold nights when preparing for bed.

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𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑵𝑶𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑺 .    (  a  collection  of  100  nonverbal  action  prompts .   mature  and  potentially  triggering  themes  are  present .   add  “ + reverse ”  to  swap  assigned  roles . )

∗ o1﹕ sender  tucks  hair  out  of  receiver’s  face . ∗ o2﹕ sender  offers  receiver  a  bite  from  their  fork . ∗ o3﹕ sender  places  their  feet / legs  in  receiver's  lap . ∗ o4﹕ sender  offers  receiver  an  earbud  to  share  their  music . ∗ o5﹕ sender  comforts  receiver  in  the  aftermath  of  a  nightmare . ∗ o6﹕ sender  gives  receiver  company  in  the  hospital . ∗ o7﹕ sender  wraps  their  arms  around  a  hysterical  receiver  to  calm  them . ∗ o8﹕ sender  shows  up  at  receiver’s  home  late  at  night . ∗ o9﹕ sender  falls  asleep  leaning  against  receiver . ∗ 1o﹕ sender  wields  a  [ gun / knife ]  at  receiver . ∗ 11﹕ sender  runs  their  fingers  through  receiver’s  hair . ∗ 12﹕ sender  invites  receiver  to  dance . ∗ 13﹕ sender  takes  a  [ picture / video ]  of  receiver . ∗ 14﹕ sender  places  their  head  in  receiver’s  lap . ∗ 15﹕ sender  and  receiver  make  eye  contact  across  a  busy  room . ∗ 16﹕ sender  pushes  receiver  against  a  wall  to  kiss  them . ∗ 17﹕ sender  and  receiver  cook  together . ∗ 18﹕ sender  comes  to  receiver  after  being  injured . ∗ 19﹕ sender  sits  in  receiver’s  lap . ∗ 2o﹕ sender  lifts  receiver's  chin ,  invoking  eye  contact . ∗ 21﹕ sender  overtakes  receiver  in  combat . ∗ 22﹕ sender  finds  receiver  [ injured / bloodied ] . ∗ 23﹕ sender  straightens  an  article  of  receiver’s  clothes . ∗ 24﹕ sender  crawls  into  bed  with  receiver . ∗ 25﹕ sender  rolls  their  eyes  at  receiver . ∗ 26﹕ sender  lights  receiver’s  [ cigarette / joint ] . ∗ 27﹕ sender  is  caught  wearing  receiver's  clothes . ∗ 28﹕ sender  strikes  receiver  with  a  pillow . ∗ 29﹕ sender  writes  a  note  on  receiver’s  skin :  [ note ] . ∗ 3o﹕ sender  wraps  a  blanket  around  receiver’s  shoulders . ∗ 31﹕ sender  runs  and  jumps  into  receiver’s  arms . ∗ 32﹕ sender  shoves  receiver  out  of  anger . ∗ 33﹕ sender  hovers  over  receiver’s  shoulder  as  they  complete  a  task . ∗ 34﹕ sender  is  found  by  receiver  somewhere  they  shouldn’t  be . ∗ 35﹕ sender  curls  up  against  receiver  in  their  sleep . ∗ 36﹕ sender  is  found  drunk  by  receiver . ∗ 37﹕ sender  throws  an  item  of  sentiment  bitterly  at  receiver . ∗ 38﹕ sender  joins  receiver  in  the  shower . ∗ 39﹕ sender  is  caught  following  receiver . ∗ 4o﹕ sender  traces  one  of  receiver’s  [ scars / bruises ] . ∗ 41﹕ sender  twines  their  fingers  with  receiver’s . ∗ 42﹕ sender  barges  into  receiver’s  home  unannounced . ∗ 43﹕ sender  kicks  receiver’s  shin  beneath  a  table . ∗ 44﹕ sender  aggressively  shoves  past  receiver . ∗ 45﹕ sender  kisses  receiver’s  [ forehead / cheek ] . ∗ 46﹕ sender  pulls  receiver  out  of  harm’s  way . ∗ 47﹕ sender  is  found  sobbing  by  receiver . ∗ 48﹕ sender  locks  receiver  out  of  their  room . ∗ 49﹕ sender  brings  receiver  [ coffee / tea ]  in  the  morning . ∗ 5o﹕ sender  rests  their  forehead  against  receiver’s . ∗ 51﹕ sender  plays  a  song  for  receiver  that  reminds  them  of  them :  [ song ] . ∗ 52﹕ sender  takes  a  [ punch / stab / bullet ]  meant  for  receiver . ∗ 53﹕ sender  buys  receiver  a  drink  at  a  bar . ∗ 54﹕ sender  needs  receiver’s  help  getting  in  the  bath . ∗ 55﹕ sender  and  receiver  cross  paths  in  the  kitchen  late  at  night . ∗ 56﹕ sender  twists  receiver’s  arm  behind  their  back . ∗ 57﹕ sender  winks  at  receiver . ∗ 58﹕ sender  is  found  collapsed  by  receiver . ∗ 59﹕ sender  prevents  an  injured  receiver  from  getting  up . ∗ 6o﹕ sender  claps  a  hand  over  receiver’s  mouth  to  silence  them . ∗ 61﹕ sender  cages  receiver  against  a  [ wall / the floor ]  with  their  arms . ∗ 62﹕ sender  storms  away  from  receiver  during  an  argument . ∗ 63﹕ sender  is  found  by  receiver  sleeping  in  receiver’s  bed . ∗ 64﹕ sender  [ applies / touches up ]  receiver’s  makeup . ∗ 65﹕ sender  throws  receiver  into  a  wall  during  combat . ∗ 66﹕ sender  dances  sensually  with  receiver . ∗ 67﹕ sender  strikes  receiver  across  the  face . ∗ 68﹕ sender  places  their  hand  on  receiver’s  leg  while  driving . ∗ 69﹕ sender  pulls  a  chair  out  from  under  receiver . ∗ 7o﹕ sender  catches  receiver’s  wrist  when  they  turn  to  leave . ∗ 71﹕ sender  leaves  an  intimate  mark  on  receiver . ∗ 72﹕ sender  beats  receiver  in  a  video  game . ∗ 73﹕ sender  and  receiver  stand  in  stunned  silence  after  a  fight . ∗ 74﹕ sender  cares  for  receiver  while  they’re  sick . ∗ 75﹕ sender  and  receiver  go  on  a  hike . ∗ 76﹕ sender  is  caught  snooping  in  receiver’s  things . ∗ 77﹕ sender  and  receiver  cuddle  while  watching  television . ∗ 78﹕ sender  throws  something  aggressively  at  receiver . ∗ 79﹕ sender  creeps  up  behind  receiver  to  scare  them . ∗ 8o﹕ sender  and  receiver  go  shopping  together . ∗ 81﹕ sender  helps  receiver  [ dye / style ]  their  hair . ∗ 82﹕ sender  draws  receiver  into  a  kiss  by  the  back  of  their  neck . ∗ 83﹕ sender  is  discovered  having  a  panic  attack  by  receiver . ∗ 84﹕ sender  accidentally  injures  receiver  during  sparring . ∗ 85﹕ sender  grabs  receiver  roughly  by  the  hair . ∗ 86﹕ sender  brings  receiver  to  their  knees  during  combat . ∗ 87﹕ sender  shows  receiver  evidence  of  a  lie  they  told . ∗ 88﹕ sender  winks  [ seductively / mockingly ]  at  receiver . ∗ 89﹕ sender  yells  at  receiver  to  put  their  hands  in  the  air . ∗ 9o﹕ sender  helps  receiver  patch  up  a  wound . ∗ 91﹕ sender  holds  receiver  as  they  cry . ∗ 92﹕ sender  silently  and  angrily  points  receiver  towards  the  door . ∗ 93﹕ sender  gestures  for  receiver  to  sit  down . ∗ 94﹕ sender  pulls  receiver  into  their  lap . ∗ 95﹕ sender  cradles  receiver’s  face . ∗ 96﹕ sender  tackles  receiver  out  of  the  way  of  danger . ∗ 97﹕ sender  has  hidden  an  injury  from  receiver ,  and  receiver  finds  out . ∗ 98﹕ sender  confronts  receiver  about  their  unhealthy  behavior . ∗ 99﹕ sender  proposes  to  receiver . ∗ 1oo﹕ sender  has  just  died ,  receiver  finds  out .

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❝ Very well, your majesty. ❞ Eyes, alight with mirth, he collects the tea pot and cups with grace, employing the help of a pair of maids to carry out the cakes and sandwiches. ❝ I think a little sun may do us all some good. ❞ Brimsley chimes, perhaps a bit more freely than one would have expected.

The princess' kindness had offered him many allowances often forbidden to those of his station. Privileges he does not intend to abuse. With diligent cordiality, he pours her tea. ❝ We have all been quite occupied with the turn of events, as of late. You most of all. I do hope you shall have some time to relax in the coming days. ❞

      One would think the change from princess to queen would not be so drastic, and yet. Though she took the adjustment in stride with effortless grace. “You seemed to have read my mind Brimsley,” she said, her smile warm and dazzling. And so he had, as she was just about to make the request herself. “But yes please, if it is not too much trouble.”

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5'6 of poorly contained sass

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Has anyone noticed that the colors Brimsley wears in Bridgerton resemble the colors Reynolds wore as the King's valet? Cream & navy blue. As opposed to the red and gold that Brimsley wore when he was younger. It's interesting because Brimsley states that he likes scarlet. And you see older Brimsley donning a scarlet sash. It's interesting...