henriette-robespierre

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OMGGG I’m back from the grave and I drew Robespierre! Yasss! It was Thermidor or something and I wanted to post something but I’m too lazy to finish anything I started so I’m just gonna post it nowww. Here’s my first post

If anyone (maybe not…)recognises my art style — yesss, it’s me. I’m very busyyy

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That's wonderful, Camille! I don't think I could get Max out of his little fortress all by myself...

The girl looked at the door to the room with concern

So... I'll finish the cake and you try to talk to him, okay?

I think I'm bothering Maxime a bit... He's been locked in his room all day and he hasn't even eaten dinner...

Henriette sighed theatrically, leaning her back against the wall.

Even here he neglects his health. Maybe some sweets will tempt him? Ah! I have an idea - I'll bake an orange cake!

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I think I'm bothering Maxime a bit... He's been locked in his room all day and he hasn't even eaten dinner...

Henriette sighed theatrically, leaning her back against the wall.

Even here he neglects his health. Maybe some sweets will tempt him? Ah! I have an idea - I'll bake an orange cake!

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...

She finally fell for Brount's charm and gave him an entire box of treats

You are sooo cute, Brount! Here, bon appetit!

Brount @revoluchien makes cute eyes when he asks for treats. And how can I say no to him?

@defenseur-des-opprimes Maxime, help...

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Henriette looked down, not really knowing what to say. Saint-Just @louis-antoine-leon-saint-just was a bit intimidating to her... Luckily, Maxime diffused the awkward moment by telling the girl about a basket of pastries.

Um... Alright, brother, I'll share. Now let me leave you two alone. I'm sure you have a lot to talk about...

The girl curtsied once more and hurried out of Maximilien's bedroom. When she went downstairs, she immediately called the Duplay sisters to join her in tasting the sweet gift.

A delicious tarte with fresh plums was waiting for Maxime on his desk. A note lay next to it:

"I hope this modest gift will cheer you up. Bon appetit, cher Citoyen."

Maxime didn’t know how long he had slept, but when he woke up, he was surprised by what he found on the desk. He thought it was Henriette or Éléonore who had brought him his favorite dessert, but then he noticed the message. He frowned, stood up, put on his glasses, and read the note. Suddenly he felt a little dizzy.

Everyone came to his room whenever they wanted. This had apparently not changed in afterlife.

He wanted to call Henriette and ask her if she had seen the visitor, but somehow Maxime already knew the mysterious laws of this world and didn’t want to bother her. He will ask her later.

He felt that he could do with a little more rest. So he took his writing utensils and a few waiting letters to the portable table and returned to bed. He sat down and leaned back against the pillow. He put the tarte next to the letter for later and began to write.

Dear Anonymous Supporter,

Thank you very much for your kind gift. I am pleased, but I would be even more pleased if you would address me personally and introduce yourself. I am not exactly thrilled about uninvited anonymous visitors in my bedroom. I am sure you understand.

With warm thanks,

Citoyen Robespierre.

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Henriette rolled her eyes and snuggled closer to her sister

Okaaay, I promise I won't do that again, Lottie...

She smiled gently and then handed her a fresh orange.

Please, take this. It's a little gift from me to you to make you smile a little!

*Henriette hugs her from behind*

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[Not expecting another person, she jolts reflexively, but visibly relaxes when she sees who it is.]

Don't startle me like that! [She scolds, but there's no venom behind it. She embraces her sister fondly in return.]

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Henriette couldn't help but giggle at her brother's reaction. She covered her mouth, letting out an adorable laugh. He was indeed a funny man.

It's just me, Augustin! Am I really that dangerous?

Finally she calmed down a bit and snuggled closer to him.

I'm glad! But I wonder what would happen if you didn't like me. Hmm?

*Henriette hugs him from behind*

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[ He jolts like a startled cat, half-spinning with widened eyes—then relaxes the moment he sees who it is. ]

Oh! Henriette—

You can’t just sneak up on me like that, I almost called for a Committee of Public Safety—just for me!

[ He leans back into the hug, grinning despite himself. ]

You’re lucky I like you. And that you hug better than most people argue.

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Maxime L’Incorruptible with a puppy.

For @patientsisavertu

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Robespierre’s Tart Poem

I’m not kidding you. I heard about the fabled tart poem, so I searched it up, and found this:

“Je te rends grace, ô toi qui d’une main habile, Faĉonnant le premier une pâte docile, Presentas aux mortels ce mets delicieux. Mais ont-ils reconnu ce bienfait precieux? De tes divins talens consacrent la mémoire, Leur zèle a-t-il drésse des autels à ta gloire? Cent peuples, prodigiant leur encens et leurs voeux, Ont rempli l’univers de temples et de dieux: Ils ont tous oublié ce sublime génie. Qui pour eux sur la terre apporta l’ambroisie; La tarte en leurs festine domine avec honneur, Mais daignent-ils songer à son premier autheur!”

Which, as far as I can translate it is:

“I give you thanks, oh you of a clever hand, Fashioning the first docile dough; You present to mortals this delicious dish, But have they recognized this precious kindness? Of your divine talents dedicated the memory, Has their zeal trained the altars to your glory? A hundred peoples, providing their incense and their wishes, Have completed the universe of temples and the god: They have all forgotten this sublime genius. Who for them on the earth brought the ambrosia; The tarts in their feast dominate with honour, But they deign to think of their first author!”

Apparently it’s also translated (much more nicely!!) as this:

“I give thee thanks who first with skillful hand Did fashion paste and pastry to command, And gave to mortals this delicious dish So nothing more was left for them to wish. Have they raised altars to thy glorious name, All consecrated to thy talents’ fame? Hundreds of lands are prodigal of vows The universe, its groves and temples, shows; But of thy genius they have little ken, Who brought Ambrosia on the earth to men Pies reign in honour at their festal board But thou’rt forgot as if by one accord.”

So… he REALLY liked jam tarts! Which, I suppose, isn’t the first thing one thinks of when they think of Robespierre… but there you go.

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He must be taking advantage of my good heart. Such a smart creature.

She laughed quietly, petting Brount

Brount @revoluchien makes cute eyes when he asks for treats. And how can I say no to him?

@defenseur-des-opprimes Maxime, help...

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Henriette & Maximilien Robespierre - moodboard

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Yes, Camille. It's nice that we're here together.

She replied @le-vieux-cordelier with a smile.

When the two men had gone, Henriette had started a chat with Lucile and together they had entertained Horace. It seemed that they had found common ground. But deep down, the girl was thinking about what had happened between Camille and her brother. However, she felt that it was a very sensitive subject and she didn't want to hurt them by opening old wounds. Maybe someday Maximilien @defenseur-des-opprimes would tell her about it... when he was ready...

The Duplays are very kind. When they found out I was Maxime's sister, they immediately let me use one of their rooms!

Now that I have a place to live, I can explore this strange afterlife...

Don't worry, brother. @defenseur-des-opprimes I promise I will be back before the evening, and I'll be taking Brount with me.

He will defend me, right, @revoluchien ? :)

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Brount @revoluchien makes cute eyes when he asks for treats. And how can I say no to him?

@defenseur-des-opprimes Maxime, help...

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Robespierre - festival of the Supreme being

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Henriette dressed very festively today - After all, today is fete d'etre supreme! She wanted to honor this special day somehow... She put a wreath of beautiful flowers on her head and went downstairs, radiating joy.

We have to thank the Supreme Being that even in the afterlife they watches over us! Let's celebrate!

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Maybe that's what she wanted to hear - the words from the most important person in her life were like balm to her wounded soul.

I love you too, Maxime... Thank you for being here...

She whispered closing her eyes as her brother stroked her hair - she liked that...

Good night, dear brother.

I recently learned something new about afterlife... Only strong women are noticed and respected here, and the nice and gentle ones... well, they're just a background... they are mocked...

They are just worse.

*Henriette sighed sadly and closed her eyes, hugging the pillow to her cheek*

I can't be like Charlotte. Does that mean it will be hard for me here?

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So I was right after all...

Well, some were lucky to be born like Lottie. Some - like me, to live in the shadow of those others.

And that's how it has to be...

The girl pursed her lips. No matter how hard it was, she would have to cope... Luckily, she had Maximilien @defenseur-des-opprimes with her...

I recently learned something new about afterlife... Only strong women are noticed and respected here, and the nice and gentle ones... well, they're just a background... they are mocked...

They are just worse.

*Henriette sighed sadly and closed her eyes, hugging the pillow to her cheek*

I can't be like Charlotte. Does that mean it will be hard for me here?