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* ` * ` ‘ 𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓭 𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓽 ’ ` * ` *
this is an independent , highly private , selective and low activity blog for 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙣 from the hit netflix series 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘯 . portrayed by mak ( she / her , 25 , est ) . inspiration taken exclusively from the series , since i have not read the books . this blog is really lowkey and for fun , so there will be no pressure here for replies . carrd. .
𝙞 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙡 . . . 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙚 .
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Exam day today 😳‼️
Just coming on to say that activity should resume after the weekend! It's crunch time for my exam (which I take Friday) so study has monopolized most of my time. I appreciate the patience!
` * ` * ‘ @heartvalor / simon basset : “ I wasn’t sure you had it in you to truly care for anyone. ”
AND WHAT OF LOVE / TO THE COLD - HEARTED VISCOUNT ? his reputation precedes him , in the presence of an old friend no less , the ring donning his finger a foreign weight warmly welcomed . much has changed since they’ve last met . he finally laughs again , finding joy in the little things that he once buried beneath the drowning layers of grief . it is a weightless feeling to become anthony again , something he knew simon had not witnessed in a very long time . there was much left to catch up on , indeed .
“ ----- i can always depend on your candor . ” SARCASM BLEEDS THROUGH FEIGNED ANNOYANCE , fingers tentatively swirling the glass of whiskey in hand . how strange it must feel to be joking with a man you once demanded to duel . anthony scoffs away the thought . “ and here i had always wondered the same of you . ”
THE GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE SENTENCE STARTERS
These quotes are all taken from the novel “The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue” by Mackenzi Lee (plus a few from the two sequels). Some edits were made for clarity. Change pronouns etc. as needed. Tigger warning for strong & suggestive language.
“We are not broken things, neither of us.”
“We are cracked pottery mended with lacquer and flakes of gold, whole as we are, complete unto each other.”
“There is life after survival.”
Perspective is a goddamn son of a bitch.”
“We’re not courting trouble. Flirting with it at most.”
“Hold on, are you keen on all this cultural shite?”
“God, this is going to be a disaster.”
“You will grow weary of that, you know. Fornication with strangers in piss-rank alleyways loses its bittersweet charm with time.”
“Ladies haven’t the luxury of being squeamish about blood.“
“I suppose I thought it was going to be you and me.”
God bless the book people for their boundless knowledge absorbed from having words instead of friends.”
No one calls a girl spirited or opinionated or intimidating or any of those words you can pretend are complimentary and means it to be. They’re all just different ways of calling her a bitch.”
“Everyone has a rough go. I’ve had it far easier than most people.”
“Trying to escape undetected, are we?”
“Poetry is the most embarrassing art form. I can sort of understand why all the poets off themselves.”
“I swear to God, I shall never speak to you again.”
“is this just a laugh to you?”
“Right, I forgot you’ll kiss anything with a mouth.”
“Excess is not flattering.”
“I don’t need you to stand up for me - I can do that.”
“Can’t you put in some effort? Please?”
“Now, next time someone takes a swing at you, you swing straight back at them, all right?”
“We can’t all have the luxury of not caring what people think of us.”
“I’m usually very good at parties. I think it’s the party’s fault.”
“Aren’t you tired of this - aren’t you tired of being this person?”
“Love is not a thing you survive upon. You can’t eat love.”
“You deserve to be here. You deserve to exist. You deserve to take up space in this world.”
“I would’ve left me long ago. Kicked me into a ditch and been done.”
I’m an emotional delinquent and I say wrong things all the time, but I want to be better for you. I promise that.”
“I want to stop picking at life like it’s a meal I don’t want to eat, because I want to. I want to taste it all.”
“I’ve had this whole speech worked out in my head - I’ve been planning this for weeks, waiting for a moment on our own-”
“Books can be loud, if you know how to listen to them.”
“Hypothetically defending my honor. I’m touched.”
“That is what you do when you … for your friends.”
“When you love someone you stand by him. Even if he’s being a bit of a rake.”
“If you go behind my back, I swear to God I’ll murder you, then alchemically raise you from the dead so I can murder you again”
“I’d like you to remember how much you adore me and how dull your life would be without me in it.”
“Do you ever want to not be yourself? Just for a night?”
“I understand what it’s like to feel like you’ll never see the sun again. But you can learn to see in the dark. Or, if not, you trust that night doesn’t last forever.”
“I wasn’t sure you had it in you to truly care for anyone.”
“Ugh. Feelings.”
GRATUITOUS GIFS OF ANTHONY BRIDGERTON 🎩 (1/?) ↳ stray pieces of hair curling over his forehead
` * ` * ‘ @fabreai : “ i am not inclined for a dalliance. ”
“ miss fabray . . . ” WHAT IS LEFT IS NAUGHT BUT A STUNNED SILENCE , leather boots halting their routine among the center of the floor and limbs faltering from their placement against silk bodice . the tempo of gliding figures is interrupted by his sudden actions , the increasing stares of the ton burning into the flesh exposed above his collar . for the viscount , an insinuation such as this remains a first ; although he was an expert in exploring earthly pleasures , to be called on this sort of reputation by a lady was by far the biggest shock of them all . ( is this how all of the ton speak about lord bridgerton when sheltered behind closed doors ? ) .
ANTHONY SNAPS HIMSELF OUT OF HIS OWN REVERIE , clearing his throat audibly before ushering in to continue their dance from where they had left off . if the pair were to exit now , the rumors that would come of that would certainly spread like wildfire . in spite of his own protests , the show must go on . “ i am , first and foremost , a gentleman . ” he speaks coolly , rather stern in his demeanor . the scrunching of brows give way to the tempest of emotions that reflect in resolute gaze . “ there would be no such scenario in which i would actively ruin yours - or mine - honor and dignity . ”
SMOOTH TENOR DROPS AN OCTAVE LOWER , a pained expression balancing on the precipice between disbelief and ire . “ is this how you view me so ? ”
“ are you unharmed ? ” DREAD WEAVES ITS WAY BETWEEN RIBCAGE and plagues the crevice's of his racing heart . manners be damned , anthony grasps firmly onto the tethered fabric on her arms , a steadfast motion to keep the princess from toppling forth . it is terrifying to see her in such a state ; forlorn expression painting once fiery features , silent and shaken despite herself . ( he had witnessed his mother like this before , once ----- and the guilt that burns in this throat is all the same ) . “ i must insist that you allow me to accompany you so that i can assure your safety . ” it comes out far too quickly , near breathless , the flicker of concern evident within his steady gaze .
` * ` * ‘ @xenovair !
It is rather easy to be selfish when you have no one else to whom you must answer .
jsyk anthony gives major dumb bitch energy and i adore him for it
` * ` * ‘ @vtriol : “ don’t you have somewhere else to be? ”
“ --- and i am inclined to ask of you the same . ” THE SLIGHT ARCH OF BROW accompanies teasing lilt as anthony takes another long sip of his choice drink in hand . the shrill of the violin cuts through the raucous chatter amongst the ton , swirls of rose and periwinkle adorning the ladies dancing in the ballroom . although he intends to keep a sharp focus on the gentleman whom sweep daphne into a dance , anthony is far too curious of their intentions to let the conversation go . “ though , if you must know , i am here simply to help find my dear sister a suitor . ”
It is rather easy to be selfish when you have no one else to whom you must answer .
DESPITE THE EXPANSE OF GREEN housing the playing field , it seemed the bushes along the lands’ outskirts favored their game instead ; this marking the third time in which he had sierra's ball ricochet into the brush and unruly weeds since the match’s inception . with a swing of the mallet , anthony's gaze follows the trajectory of his shot , a triumphant brow raising as hers soared into the thicket once more . a smug grin dares to touch along the edges of his cheeks , the mallet acting as a cane as he leans into it , ever slightly .
` * ` * ‘ @xenovair : “ i ... am ... going ... to ... KILL YOU! ”
“ it is a fair shot . ” a shrug of shoulders admits the truth ( all is fair in love and war ) and anthony hardly represses the chuckle escaping his lips . “ though if you no longer wish to resume , i will humbly accept your surrender . ”
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒.
below are starters from the second book in julia quinn’s bridgerton series, the viscount who loved me. feel free to change pronouns/plurals/etc. however you’d like!
“i’m not in a snit.” “you are not to have anything to do with ___.” “i’m thinking about getting married.” “you’re not engaged for this dance, are you?” “allow me to prevent you from making a grievous mistake.” “does that mean your skin is not as thick as your boots?” “you are a menace.” “do you always talk to flowers?” “you do seem to have a knack for saying the exact wrong thing.” “i … am … going … to … KILL YOU!” “he will not make a good husband.” “i am not inclined for a dalliance.” “the only reason to give up one’s mistress is if one happens to love one’s wife.” “this is madness.” “don’t say anything. whatever you do, don’t say anything.” “you’re nothing but a rake.” “i do respect you in an odd, perverted sort of way.” “i owe you an apology for my behavior the other night. i treated you most rudely.” “i’m not such a terrible person, you know.” “don’t you have somewhere else to be?” “i can hardly countenance your impertinence.” “if you just look at me, you will know that you are safe.” “will you shut up?” “there is not going to be any gossip because no one is going to say a word.” “we will marry.” “there are certain things i cannot give you, and love, i’m afraid, is one of them.” “i thought you might like some hot milk.” “i don’t enjoy being condescended to.” “do i repulse you?” “i can’t sleep at night for wanting you.” “i hadn’t realized you felt a responsibility toward me.” “you look tired.” “everyone is talking about you today.” “i think i’m in love.” “why are you trying to put your leg into the arm-hole of your shirt?” “i can’t be with you right now.” “i think that he’s/she’s/they’re telling you you’re an ass.” “are you patronizing me?” “it was supposed to be me.” “i love you, you know.” “well, you’re wrong.” “i don’t know if i can get past this.” “i didn’t want to love you.” “i think the human heart must be stronger than we could ever imagine.” “i have some very important things to tell you.”
