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Jane Bennet || 23 || Fiction

[i-am-lizzie-bennet]

If you need me I'll be dying of hunger pains

[i-am-lizzie-bennet]

I like the way you think.

[oldestbennet]

But we'd have to save at least one for Lydia! I'd feel awfully bad eating them all without her.

[i-am-lizzie-bennet]

If you need me I'll be dying of hunger pains

[i-am-lizzie-bennet]

Or we can just pretend we ate lunch and can skip right to the cookies.

[oldestbennet]

Hmmm, I suppose we could. You could always sneak into my room and I'll have them set to go...

[heyimholly]

Emma saw the nervousness instantly while talking to Jane. She thought it was rather refreshing that there was someone rather kinder than most still existing. Most women nowadays have become too big in their heads it is making talking to them insufferable.  “She seems like a sweet girl, I’m sure she tries to look up to you but I agree the generation today is kind of going out the window compared to the old days.”  Emma smiled at Jane’s choice of Shakespeare, “I love Taming of the shrew. The story is definitely relate-able compared to most of Shakespeare’s works.”

[oldestbennet]

Jane diverted her smile to the floor as Emma suggested that Lydia may look up to her. Although she felt as thought Lydia may never and had no reason to, it was still a kind thought and it caused her to want to be an excellent example more than ever. "To be honest, I really wish we could return to the old days with chivalry and the fashions and the balls and the courting and the...just...everything." Jane nodded, adding on, "It surprises me that they are so few film adaptations of Shakespeare's plays in general. Yes, there are some indirect examples but very few have taken the task of directly taking the script and shooting it."

[mrwinnschott]

I think the work day has been long enough.

[mrwinnschott]

Who needs to be outgoing when you have such a charming personality?

Boring? Nonsense, I need someone who knows where all the good places to eat are. And where I can stock up on some more ties.

[oldestbennet]

Me? Charming? I've never heard that, so thank you.

Well, I'm more than happy to be your tour guide or human information desk. New ties...New ties...There is a warehouse for men's clothing on the intersection of Main Street and Third Street.

[i-am-lizzie-bennet]

If you need me I'll be dying of hunger pains

[oldestbennet]

Why starve when I just made cookies? They just came out of the oven, although eating lunch first would be best.

[heyimholly]

Emma observed Jane carefully but not obviously. She seemed like such a sweet young girl. Those were always rare to find indeed and in a book place no less. Emma felt like her job would be very easy with this girl. Emma chuckles at Jane’s Lydia comment, “She is indeed. Quite outspoken too. It’s a good quality in any woman I have to say.” Emma says with a smile. Her smile got bigger when Jane said she enjoyed Shakespeare. It was always great to hear others loving the classics as much as her. “Oh I have so many but if I had to choose it would be Much Ado about nothing and Romeo and Juliet of course. Comedies and Tragedies give the most exciting entertainment in my opinion. What is your favorite work of his?”

[oldestbennet]

The woman before Jane did seem fairly kind and certainly with quite a bit of intellect, although because she was rather optimistic when it came to people she knew she may not be the best judge of character. She nodded slowly, responding, "Lydia is rather lovely and very dear to us all, although sometimes I fear that she'll get herself in trouble." After revealing the thought, she quickly realized she may have said too much to someone who was nearly a stranger. Quickly, she continued, "Oh, that was probably not the best thing to tell you! I'm so sorry." Jane's smile mirrored Emma's as she spoke of her favorite Shakespearean works. After a moment of gathering her opinions, she slowly stated, "Although I do adore Romeo and Juliet, I must say my favorite of his is Taming of the Shrew, I find it to be most relatable for many people."

[mrwinnschott]

I think the work day has been long enough.

[mrwinnschott]

Actually no, you’re the first Bennet I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.

It’s down south, a little aways from the coast. Have you always lived here?

[oldestbennet]

Well, that's fairly odd. They're usually far more outgoing than I am.

Living near the cost sounds almost like a dream. I'm afraid I must be boring and say yes, I've always lived here. If you have any questions, please don't be scared to ask.

[missskyereed]

Aww and I thought I was your favorite. Well of course how else would I be able to sneak in and out of the house? If dad knew I wouldn’t. Ahh and how do you know this? Aw thank you. 

[oldestbennet]

Oh, well, I could never pick a favorite. That would be cruel and I love you all equally. Please be safe, Lydia! As you have just said there are strange people here in Fiction. Remember? Mom is stalking Bing like none other.

[missskyereed]

YEY! I like being the first to know. Pthh no. I heard theres a cute guy moving in next door and mom thinks he should date one of us, more like you and Lizzie. Oh I get it now. Its okay we all think things sometimes and assume the other gets it.

[oldestbennet]

Well, you and the rest of the women at our house would probably figure it out at the same time. It'd take Dad a little while to figure it out, but that's why we love him. I have heard about the new young man! I believe his name is Bing Lee and he's a medical student at the moment. Lydia, there is someone perfect out there for you and it may not be our new neighbor but it also may be him. Thank you!

[missskyereed]

Aww well isnt there a nice guy who could keep you company. Guys like keeping girls company when they’re scared. Well I guess we can watch that. Well it isnt like we’re clones, If we were different and clones I’d worry. Oh that we’re predictable?

[oldestbennet]

No nice guy. You'd be one of the first to know if there was a nice guy, I'd promise. Any nice guys for you lately? That would be terribly boring if we were clones.  I personally believe that we all balance each other. Hmm, not predictable, more that we've done it so many times. My apologies for being vague.

[missskyereed]

He is even in the movie. Maybe one day Ill force you to watch it with me. Lets do that would mean we were in a haunted house! Its not sad we just have different personalities and I’m the life of the party!

[oldestbennet]

Please don't! I wouldn't sleep for at least a week. A nice romance movie would work best, Sense and Sensibility being one of the best choices. Oh, no, I'm not saying that it's sad we're all so different. I'm more saying that it's sad we all know exactly what will happen. 

[mrwinnschott]

I think the work day has been long enough.

[mrwinnschott]

Rhett. Rhett Butler. I’m afraid I don’t know very many people here, just moved in from Charleston. There, we’re one step closer to being acquainted. You are?

[oldestbennet]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Rhett. I am Jane Bennet, you may have seen my sisters running around. And where is Charleston? It sounds like a lovely place.

[mrwinnschott]

I think the work day has been long enough.

Time for a drink. Would anyone care to join?

[oldestbennet]

Thank you for your offer, although I don't even know your name so I couldn't possibly accept.

[missskyereed]

Well you knew it was a horror film. He’s the one that looks like he has long knife fingers! Yeah but I dont think it was here it must of been where ever he is from. Your right she would of forced us to attend. And I’d get my dance on!

[oldestbennet]

It was a lucky guess being that I know most other characters that you'd speak of. He's that guy? Then he's absolutely terrifying. Let's pray we do not meet him or anything like that. Oh, yes, you'd be dancing and I'd be sitting in a corner next to Lizzie as she read her book. It's almost sad that we have a routine for these events.

[missskyereed]

Right but sometimes you have to judge quickly or you might have Freddy Kruger coming at you! I do too! Well he said he was supposed to wed or something to that effect I dont remember. I was distracted cause he was smexy! That sounds fun!

[oldestbennet]

Should I ask who Freddy Kruger is or do I not? You know I'm not very knowledgeable with horror films, but I apologize for my lack of knowledge. A wedding? Oh if there was a wedding you know that Mom will have us attend even if we're not invited in order to meet Fiction's most eligible bachelors or something like that.

[heyimholly]

Emma smiles at the women known now as Jane Bennet. She saw that Jane was simple yet elegant in her own way. That was very admirable in her opinion. Nodding her head a little, Emma smiles, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Jane, and yes I believe you have a sister named Lydia? She has quite a mother on her but sweet in her own way.” Emma says smiling remembering that encounter. “Wuthering Heights is a lovely novel. I’ve read it quite a few times. It’s a lovely book. Have you ever heard of William Shakespeare? His plays are quite entertaining.”

[oldestbennet]

Jane laughed quietly about the comment of her mother, for Lydia discussing her mother harshly did seem typical of Lydia. She nodded, admitting, "Yes, yes, Lydia is my youngest sister. She's simply a bundle of excitement, isn't she? Oh, and our mother isn't nearly as bad as she makes her seem. She's kind and caring, albeit a tad worried." Jane folded her hands in front of her and yet another grin formed on the edges of her lips. She was glad to hear that another citizen of Fiction was well-versed in various historical novels and plays. "I adore Shakespeare! What is your favorite play of his?"

[missskyereed]

Oh well I never thought of that! That’s sad then. Positive theres a first time for everything you know and maybe Fiction is due for something bad! Just kidding!

[oldestbennet]

Hasty judgements are never good to make, perhaps we should ask him about this strange phenomenon? I do wonder where he was coming from, though. You're right, sadly, perhaps we should all stay inside for the next few days. We can watch movies and bake cookies!