there was to be one thing about the social season and that was that cliffton despised it. perhaps that was a strong descriptor but he had very strong feelings about it all. the way both men and women practically sold themselves as if the balls were some sort of meat market. not that he didn't mind a beautiful lady or a handsome gentleman, no. he enjoyed looking. it was the pressure that everyone was watching. especially now. after the four years that had passed since his brother's imprisonment and now they wish to include his family again. the thought made him grumble beneath his breath, adjusting his cravat for likely the hundredth time.
"lemonade and no wine is practically criminal ... " he says more to himself than anything, unaware of the other lingering near him. | @londonhigh-societystart
Audrey had been happily and quietly sipping lemonade, enjoying the brief respite they had finally gotten from their mama when a voice suddenly interrupted peaceful solitude. To their dismay, it was a gentleman's voice and their heart sank at the thought of having to struggle yet again to make a good impression. However, relief flooded their senses when they turned to their side to find that it was Clifton Carlisle, Alice's older brother, someone familiar at last! Though it wouldn't bode well for Audrey if either one of her parents were to spot her talking to a Carlisle, she felt that it would be terribly rude to not reply to Clifton who already knew her for a long time.
"Ohh..I actually think it's quite wise of the Saris to not have wine, seeing as this is their very first ball ever. Wine tends to be followed by unfortunate incidents," Audrey mused.
the small artefact museum was not a likely place to find albert, but he was danced out ( for the moment, at least ) and feared if he ate much more cake he might turn into a slice himself and so found himself there in search of something else to do. discovering he was not alone in the room, with a soft laugh he pointed out a nearby figure. "he's a funny looking fellow, is he not?" if it was in fact meant to be a fellow ; he could not be sure. "looks a little like my father first thing in the morning." @londonhigh-societystart
Audrey heaved out a sigh of relief as they finally escaped the clutches of her mother, aunt and the bevy of lords that they forcibly subjected the poor, socially awkward girl to talk to or dance with. Half of those conversations had been a disaster no thanks to Audrey’s inability to be witty and perceptive and whilst the other half had been successfully decent, they had either failed to impress them with their clumsy dancing or they just weren’t attracted to them; a few of them compromising of terribly old and deeply misogynistic men. They had begged their mother for a reprieve and was thankfully granted one or maybe it could be said that their vexed mother needed a reprieve from her seemingly inadequate youngest daughter.
Thus the introvert then made full use of this wonderful opportunity to pay a visit to the artefact museum. Being the daughter of the Duke of Westminster, she along with the rest of her family had been invited to the former Duke of Devonshire's home a few times and the artefact museum owned by the latter's family had always been her favourite. Mainly due to her love for history.
They had thought themselves all alone but they should have known better. Startled from where they had been fascinatedly poring over an old map, they whirled around heart beating fast before nerves quickly went to anxious mode, her hands immediately sweaty. Oh no, another gentleman to make small talk with.
Oh dear, that was not a person. How could she point that out without embarrassing him in the process? Though yes, he was the one that hinted at the similarity to his own father and had immediately thought that the beast was a human, a man was always a little too prideful over their intelligence. At least, most men were from what she had encountered or heard about thus far. "He--that is-uhh,no--I-erm--Oh-," Oh great, Audrey. Now this was yet another terrible first impression to make for the night. Face flaming red from embarrassment at sounding like a complete idiot, mind scrambling furiously, she finally decided to just play along with his belief. "Yes, yes, he does look very comical," she ventured a small smile. "You must be very close to your father I presume?" He had to be, wouldn't he?? She herself couldn't remember a time where she had, if ever, seen her father first thing in the morning. No, the Duke of Westminster prided himself on his appearance and proprietary too much to ever let her witness him looking inelegant or vulnerable.
"That was wonderful, I truly must praise you on your dancing skills it was simply beautiful to watch." Every word Eliza said was fully genuine and she greeted the dancer with a bright smile as the music fell into a lull between dances.
She wasn't much for dancing herself but adored watching. "You must have a great tutor."
Having just finished an energetic set, looking a little flushed but satisfied, Daeron then found himself face to face with the hostess herself. He then smiled graciously and a little bashfully at her glowing compliment. "Thank you, but you flatter me too much, your grace. I'm sure that there were other more skilled dancers that deserve such high praise," he stated sincerely. In truth, unknown to many except for his loved ones and close friends, Daeron loved dancing. It was one of his favourite hobbies whom he had tended to with great devotion.
"A few to be honest, but yes all of them were superbly talented and excellent teachers. I'm forever grateful to them in guiding me in nurturing this art form."
(tian xiwei, 24, she/they, demi woman, liew 7 ) I wonder how the season will treat AUDREY LIEW. It’s true that SHE/THEY is LOYAL, but I’ve also heard that they can be AWKWARD. Do you think they’ll find their match? I doubt it if what I heard is true. I heard that THEY HAVE SECRETLY TAKEN POTTERY LESSONS AND ARE QUITE TALENTED WITH THIS HIDDEN HOBBY+PASSION.. Of course, that’s just speculation.
Being born into a family of achievers or over-achievers meant you had to excel at something or be deemed a disappointment. For Audrey Liew, it would unfortunately seemed that she was the latter. As that was what she felt anyway, for she was seemingly just very average or sometimes, even deemed below average by her parents who held very high standards of expectations from all of their children. She wasn't regarded as stunningly beautiful as her sisters nor did she possess a witty tongue, being one to stammer or stutter as she struggled to find the right words to say in a social crowd when placed in the limelight. She found it difficult to initiate small talk with complete strangers nor was she refined in the art of flirtation. She was not graceful, often involved in clumsy accidents and she seemed to have two left feet when it came to dancing, finding it hard to match the rhythm or slow to catch up on the steps. She wasn't very poetic or philosophical nor did she fare well in mathematics. She also seemed to be lacking in talent for creative ventures like music and embroidery and anything that mattered to her parents. Though secretly, she was talented in a couple of creative things that wouldn't exactly be fitting for a proper lady of her station.
Audrey tried hard, so very hard in fact to be the ideal daughter to their parents. Though they didn't shine like their siblings, they were at least a very dutiful, obedient and very well-mannered lady. And if one were to get to know the introvert Audrey well, they would find that she possessed the kindest of hearts and a deeply empathetic soul. She could actually converse quite humorously when among her loved ones and small circle of friends.
They were 11 when they were first intrigued and then mesmerized by the art of pottery-making, after having watched a potter at work in the village of where their family's lands were. It was then that they harbored their first secret activity from their parents as they secretly learned lessons and grew to be extremely talented in this particular artistic pursuit.
With their sisters having secured very advantageous and high-profile matches, all eyes were now on Audrey to make a good match as well. Though most doubt that they would find a match in their first season, their parents, most especially their socially ambitious mama, had made it strictly known that Audrey should sail through their first season to the very best of their abilities. Especially after delaying their debut by a few years already due to Audrey having suffered through a few years of bad health and sickness. Audrey is currently a bag of nerves and anxiety, not wanting to fail spectacularly.
Audrey also tends to over-worry about things, getting anxious and fretting more than necessary. Due to their upbringing, they're also quite the people-pleaser.
Priscilla looked forward to the first ball of the season each year, though her experience with them was on the lower end of numbers. This year was different though, she found herself hitched already - or rather, to-be-hitched, and she wasn't sure if being on the sidelines was something she particularly wanted to get used to. The ladies looked like baby deers in the middle of the floor, dangling after more than a handful of cock-sure lords who hadn't turned an eye in their direction. It was all rather vexing...not being a part of it. "Quite a handsome group of debutants this season, wouldn't you agree?"
Audrey heaved out a sigh of relief as she finally escaped the clutches of her mother, aunt and the bevy of lords that they forcibly subjected the poor, socially awkward girl to talk to or dance with. Half of those conversations had been a disaster no thanks to Audrey's inability to be witty and perceptive and whilst the other half had been successfully decent, she had either failed to impress them with her clumsy dancing or she just wasn't attracted to them a few of them compromised of terribly old and deeply misogynistic men. She had begged her mother for a reprieve and was thankfully granted one or maybe it could be said that her vexed mother needed a reprieve from her seemingly inadequate youngest daughter.
The introvert had been happily sipping her lemonade in quiet but blissful solitude when a voice had piped out by her side. Audrey took a moment to pause and swivel her head around to make sure she was the one being spoken to before answering. "Ohh--yes..Most of them are quite exquisite indeed," she agreed, making sure to indicate that it was 'most', for Audrey did not count herself as a beautiful flower. She wondered if the other knew who she was and that she was a debutante this season as well. "I had heard that the queen was quite pleased with most of them. Especially by Lady Theodosia Grantley. She looked and carried herself like an angel," noted Audrey, a wistful sigh escaping her in the end.
─── ⋆⋅ ( TIAN XIWEI + CIS WOMAN + SHE/HER + NOBILITY ) dearest reader, I am delighted to introduce AUDREY LIEW, the twenty four year old LADY, known among the ton to be KIND & LOYAL but their foes may tell you that they are more EASILY ANXIOUS & AWKWARD, but we shall know more about them as the season progresses.
Being born into a family of achievers or over-achievers meant you had to excel at something or be deemed a disappointment. For Audrey Liew, it would unfortunately seemed that she was the latter. As that was what she felt anyway, for she was seemingly just very average or sometimes, even deemed below average by her parents who held very high standards of expectations from all of their children. She wasn't regarded as stunningly beautiful as her sisters nor did she possess a witty tongue, being one to stammer or stutter as she struggled to find the right words to say in a social crowd when placed in the limelight. She found it difficult to initiate small talk with complete strangers nor was she refined in the art of flirtation. She was not graceful, often involved in clumsy accidents and she seemed to have two left feet when it came to dancing, finding it hard to match the rhythm or slow to catch up on the steps. She wasn't very poetic or philosophical nor did she fare well in mathematics. She also seemed to be lacking in talent for creative ventures like music and embroidery and anything that mattered to her parents. Though secretly, she was talented in a couple of creative things that wouldn't exactly be fitting for a proper lady of her station.
Audrey tried hard, so very hard in fact to be the ideal daughter to their parents. Though she didn't shine like their siblings, she was at least a very dutiful, obedient and very well-mannered lady. And if one were to get to know the introvert Audrey well, they would find that she possessed the kindest of hearts and a deeply empathetic soul. She could actually converse quite humorously when among her loved ones and small circle of friends.
She was 11 when she was first intrigued and then mesmerized by the art of pottery-making, after having watched a potter at work in the village of where their family's lands were. It was then that she harbored their first secret activity from their parents as she secretly learned lessons and grew to be extremely talented in this particular artistic pursuit.
With her sisters having secured very advantageous and high-profile matches, all eyes were now on Audrey to make a good match as well. Though most doubt that they would find a match in their first season, their parents, most especially their socially ambitious mama, had made it strictly known that Audrey should sail through their first season to the very best of their abilities. Especially after delaying their debut by a few years already due to Audrey having suffered through a few years of bad health and sickness. Audrey is currently a bag of nerves and anxiety, not wanting to fail spectacularly.
Audrey also tends to over-worry about things, getting anxious and fretting more than necessary. Due to her upbringing, she's also quite the people-pleaser.
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