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[ladyfeatherington]

#LADYFEATHERINGTON : a private  &   selective interpretation of LADY PORTIA FEATHERINGTON . featuring influences from netflix's BRIDGERTON & the book series . LOW ACTIVITY .

adult themes will be present .   21+ . gossiped about by jay ( '96 & GMT / BST timezone & he / him . )

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[ladyfeatherington]

varley had prepared the drawing room for afternoon tea , after madame delacroix refused to make another dress for her daughters . . . portia was up to her usual schemes . perched neatly in the armchair , she waits for philippa to attend . the featherington name was at risk of collapse and her husband was as much use as a wooden man . pinching the bridge of her nose , her best option was to secure a match .

the newest issue of whistledown was etched in her brain ; marina thompson and her exposed scandal . . . and the duke and daphne bridgerton . sighing . ❛  philippa , my nerves . . . what happened with mr finch ?   ❜ green eyes flicker to her middle child , raising from her chair . if there was anything in the world she cherished , it was her children . ❛  i will speak to your father about this . . . but , in the event mr finch no longer desires your affections , we must think of someone else .   ❜ or they face ruin .

@whistledcwn ( philippa featherington ) liked for a starter .

[ladyfeatherington]

STARTER CALL . . . like for a little something .

[tondowager]

the dowager's smile drops. she might be kind, but she is not naive. she knows a thorn when she feels one, and this one cuts deeper than lady bridgerton would ever dare admit. but she has spent well enough many years in the society to not let such truly get to her. nor show it, when it does.

she leaves the comment about her third son unanswered, her sweet colin is a sensitive boy indeed, and she knows well this woman would rip him apart if she could. " indeed they have. my anthony is so very devoted to his duties, so he is back at his desk already. he cares deeply for the family, and our good name. " it is thrown right back, though with the most innocent of expressions. violet's own blue eyes travel over portia's fashion choice, the loud patterns all screaming for her attention. there is no doubt in her mind already, by the time she returns home, a migraine is bound to set in. her eyes search for an excuse to make her exit from this unpleasant encounter, and alas, she finds none.

" with two of your daughters married- " to gentlemen without titles, but about that violet cares too little to bring it up, for the girls seem happy enough, " you must find it quite the relief, i imagine. you might exit society soon. do you plan to retire to a country estate, dear lady featherington? "

[ladyfeatherington]

when a division between two families became apparent in the ton , it was through subtle jabs and a play with words . she knew violet judged her and her family , portia could feel her disdain whenever they were in close proximity . it infuriated her .

portia couldn't help but take great delight in watching violet bridgerton's smile crack . it was exquisite . she pulls at the thread in her gloves as violet begins to bite back , portia wasn't as educated or revered as her . . . but , she could survive multiple scandals and still show her face . ❛  my , spending so much time at a desk . . . caring about the bridgerton name , that would suggest it is in need of great defense . . .   ❜ smirking , before snapping her fan shut , startling some of the other mothers of the ton . she feigns laughter again , as though the two mothers were just engaging in polite conversation .

❛  r - retire !? oh , dowager lady bridgerton . . . you jest !   ❜ she loses composure for a split second , wiping a nonexistent tear from her eye . ❛  the ton would surely miss my tastes in fashion and my eye for vibrancy . there would be so many . . .   ❜ she takes one long look at violet's gown . smiling with a hint of poisonous malice . ❛  unassuming colours in mayfair , so many greys , pale and muted fashions . . .   ❜

[tondowager]

one thing about the dowager lady bridgerton, she is never one to turn down a garden party. any party, really, ever the flower of society. especially when she is able to spend that time with her children - and with two daughters out in society this season, she is sure to have her hands full.

she does not expect to have her mood oh so fast ruined. portia featherington is quite impossible to miss in a crowd. and though that had been two seasons ago now, violet had not forgotten miss thompson's scheme to entrap her son, and deep down, she still holds resentment. she is not a woman of spite, or vengeance. but she does remember her slights. so while she has half the mind to turn away and snub the woman again, she does not. after all... portia had lost her husband not so long ago, and then the ugly, horrible story of their relative, the swindler. and who is known in the ton for their kindness and warmth, if not she?

" lady featherington...! " she wears the most genuine-looking of her false smiles. " indeed, he has! it seems he has managed to heal his heart somewhat... " her sweet, sensitive boy... she knows it to not be true. that he is hurting still, deep down. but she chooses not to dwell on it, for the moment.

[ladyfeatherington]

teeth grit together into a forced smile ; there is nothing she remotely likes about the bridgerton family except their proximity to the queen and their good name . the featheringtons had not been immune to scandal and even now they're clouded by the threat of financial ruin .

violet bridgerton had always been such a catch , the eyes of the ton were always on those boring and dull colours . . . alas , portia had to survive in ways the bridgerton family daren't dream of . emerald eyes carefully analyse every detail of the matriarch before her , green orbs glisten with jealousy . instead , she had to repress her resentment and feign friendship for the sake of her family name . portia would throw her penelope at the bridgerton sons if it meant that the featheringtons could survive another season .

❛  such a sensitive boy , is he not ?   ❜ she looks past the dowager in search for him , only to find her penelope semi hidden in the shrubbery . . . typical . ❛  let us hope whistledown does not hear our conversation .   ❜ she forces a laugh , wafting her fabric fan across overly concentrated features , powered with rouge and pinks . ❛  has the viscount and viscountess returned from their honeymoon ? so many children escaping to the continent . . . one does wonder why . . .   ❜ a small dagger has been thrown .

[ladyfeatherington]

portia had grown wearisome for her daughters , she was fighting for the survival of their good name , their estate and their reputation . the saucer balances in her grasp , the patterns on the porcelain were dull and unamusing . the bridgerton house lacked vibrancy and colour , she heavily disapproved of the decor and found it rather tasteless . having rejoiced that soon their families would join , it would secure her footing in society .

❛  perhaps a refreshing peach colour , to liven the walls ?   ❜ offering unsolicited advice , eyes wander through the drawing room , attempting to hide her mild disdain . ❛  penelope has an affiliation to melancholy colours . . . which , i assure you , she does not get from me .   ❜ she beams triumphantly , although it was evident . portia revelled in bold colours like yellows , greens , purples and pinks . attention grabbing . ❛  well , the wedding is certainly going to be a joyous affair , is it not ?   ❜

@fablelike ( violet bridgerton ) liked for a starter .

[ladyfeatherington]

the ton was abuzz with gossip and chatter , people whispered and gave her looks . another issue of that wretched whistledown and no doubt spreading word of her misfortune ; it was true that the featherington estate was close to ruin . the invitation of a morning party , hosted in the walls of her majesty . . . it was an opportunity to present the featherington name more favourably . her husband's death was still the topic of conversation . . . much to her frustration .

portia had been loitering closeby to the cowper family , listening to their conversation about colin . smirking as it did not seem flattering , unaware of her proximity to the bridgertons themselves , she lets out a laugh before turning . ❛  lady bridgerton ! what a lovely surprise .   ❜ gloved hands clasped together , hiding the fear deep beneath . how stale she looked in those boring silvers and blue colours . . . it was tiresome . ❛  h - has your son returned from his travels yet ?   ❜

@tondowager liked for a starter .

[ladyfeatherington]

STARTER CALL . . . like for a little something .

[ladyfeatherington]

#LADYFEATHERINGTON : a private  &   selective interpretation of LADY PORTIA FEATHERINGTON . featuring influences from netflix's BRIDGERTON & the book series . LOW ACTIVITY .

adult themes will be present .   21+ . gossiped about by jay ( '96 & GMT / BST timezone & he / him . )

[alicerohrwacher]

POLLY WALKER as PORTIA FEATHERINGTON

BRIDGERTON S04E08

[ladyfeatherington]

ICON TEST .