Zenobia at Blithedale

[rositalg]

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@suigeneris221b gave the prompt: “If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets.” - Haruki Murakami. Here’s what followed:

“Sometimes I miss having long hair.” Phryne played with her wig wistfully in the mirror. “It’s so versatile, although the upkeep is infinitely worse.”

“I like your short hair.” Jack assured her languidly from his position on the bed. He’d had just enough to drink at the party that he was blissfully relaxed. Between that and escaping his costume, he’d never felt more comfortable.

“How would you know the difference?” She turned around to question him.

Jack didn’t open his eyes, simply pointed to the familiar painting on the wall.

“Although, I will confess, it took me a few tries to force my gaze to that particular section.” He grinned.

“You know, you should have a portrait done, Jack.” She suggested, liking the idea immediately.  

He laughed out loud at the thought.

“I’m serious! I can see it now, you leaning on a mantel, a serious face but a glint in your eye. I would love to commission someone to do it for you.”

“Why would I ever want you to do that?” He asked honestly, propping himself up on his elbow to stare at her in the dim lamplight.

“Everyone deserves to have a legacy.” Phryne smiled. “And now is the perfect time”

“How so?” He wanted evidence.

“Why, your life is already worth commemorating for posterity and you haven’t even gone grey yet.” She smiled as she put the wig away and stood over the bed. “You’re a war hero and a public servant who has affected thousands of lives over the course of your career. And, on an entirely related note, you’ve never been more handsome.” She praised.

He reached for her and pulled her down into his arms, wanting to change the subject before she could get any more insane ideas.

“I appreciate the admiration, but I would rather be dipped in honey and covered in bees than sit for a portrait.”

“Oh, Jack. You don’t have to sit for portraits anymore.” She rolled her eyes at his antiquated ideas of art as she settled into his chest. “They can do the entire thing from a photograph if you wish.”

“I’ll pass.” He refused to cooperate. “I don’t care what anyone thinks of my legacy, except for maybe you. Will you remember me fondly?” He inquired, pulling her chin up to look into her eyes.

“I absolutely will.” She pledged solemnly.

“Then that’s good enough for me.” He released her and she smiled at his humble request.

“Let’s compromise.” She said, moving over top of him slowly. “I’ll let you keep your anonymity if you do something in return for me.”

“What’s that?” He asked.

“Lay back and don’t move until you match my portrait.” She smirked, licking her lips. 

[whopooh]

This is awesome @rositalg! I adore it ❤︎

[musicalheart168]

Every Inspector Jack Robinson Costume: 2/21

*Episodes listed in captions—1x01, 1x02, 1x03, 1x04, 1x05, 1x06, 1x07, 1x10, 1x11, 1x13, 2x01, 2x02, 2x05, 2x06, 2x08, 2x10, 2x12 
(17 episodes)

There are three variations of this outfit: the same tie with 1) the black pinstripe suit 2) the blue suit 3) the grey suit. Variations 2 and 3 are shown above. Variation 1 here:

Episode 2—Murder on the Ballarat Train

Episode 3—The Green Mill Murder

Episode 5—Raisins and Almonds

Episode 6—Ruddy Gore

Episode 7—Murder in Montparnasse

Episode 10—Death by Miss Adventure

Episode 11—Blood and Circuses

Episode 13—King Memses’ Curse

NOTE: Jack wears this outfit (the cream/brown tie with dots) with two different suits in episode 1x13 (“King Memses’ Curse”)—first with the black pinstripe and then changing to the dark blue for Phryne’s birthday party. It’s somewhat rare for the same tie to be worn with different suits within a single episode!

[bluecityrose]

I know this series is about clothing @musicalheart168, but it’s also an amazing collection of Jack’s facial expressions.  The eyeroll! The smirk!  The smile with the mouth turned up!  The smile with the mouth turned down!  Exasperation! Empathy! What a journey!

[chrismarieisme-blog]

Ditto what @bluecityrose said.  It’s brilliant, @musicalheart168!

[izzyandlouie-deactivated2024050]

Sneaking a peek under those layers!

[whopooh]

Those are tiny and adorable peaks! Thank you for your unrelenting sleuthing @izzyandlouie!

[izzyandlouie-deactivated2024050]

January 18th, 2018

Death at the Grand                          

Detective Inspector Jack Robinson ~ Nathan Page    

Phryne Fisher ~ Essie Davis  

Dot Williams ~ Ashleigh Cummings           

Constable Neville Martin ~ Henry Hammersla

[musicalheart168]

Every Inspector Jack Robinson Costume: 21/21

Season 3, Episode 7—Game, Set & Murder

[whopooh]

He is wonderful in his tennis clothes. The man practically has his three-piece suit all the time, but everytime he has something different, he is smashing (in his slightly subdued way).

[missingmissfisher]

😍😍😍

[poemswords]

[missingmissfisher]

[gingerastaire]

[musicalheart168]

Every Inspector Jack Robinson Costume: 19/21

Season 3, Episode 6—Death at the Grand

[izzyandlouie-deactivated2024050]

January 8th, 2018

Dead Man’s Chest    (bts)    

 Detective Inspector Jack Robinson ~ Nathan Page 

 Constable Hugh Collins ~ Hugo Johnstone-Burt 

[zenobia-at-blithedale]

Hi All - I’ve recently read a number of posts from folks who have struggled with the loss of loved ones. Just the other day, I read a NYT article about Joe Biden’s experiences with loss and was struck by a quote of his. I leave it here in hopes that it brings solace to those who need it.

"There will come a day, I promise you and your parents, as well, when the thought of your son or daughter or your husband or wife brings a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye. It will happen. My prayer for you is that day will come sooner or later.. But the only thing I have more experience than you in is this: I’m telling you it will come.” - Joe Biden

[musicalheart168]

Every Inspector Jack Robinson Costume: 4/21

*Episodes listed in captions—1x01, 1x03, 1x04, 1x06, 1x08, 1x09, 1x10, 1x12, 2x01, 2x03, 2x04, 2x05, 2x06, 2x07, 2x08, 2x09, 2x11, 3x01, 3x04, 3x07 (20 episodes)

There are three variations of this outfit: the same tie with 1) the black pinstripe suit 2) the blue suit 3) the grey suit. Variation 1 above. Variations 2 and 3 here:

Episode 1—Cocaine Blues

Episode 4—Death at Victoria Dock

Episode 9—Queen of the Flowers

Episode 10—Death by Miss Adventure

Season 2, Episode 3—Dead Man’s Chest

Season 2, Episode 4—Deadweight

Season 2, Episode 5—Murder A La Mode

Season 2, Episode 8—The Blood of Juana the Mad

Season 2, Episode 9—Framed for Murder

Season 3, Episode 1—Death Defying Feats

Season 3, Episode 4—Blood & Money

Season 3, Episode 7—Game, Set & Murder

BONUS

There is a continuity error seen with this outfit in 2x01. When Jack and Hugh enter the gentlemen’s club and stop to talk to the doorman, Jack is wearing this outfit, outfit 4 (the grey suit variation). 

When they enter the next room to talk to the girls, Jack’s tie has switched to the one from outfit 8. 

This may be because the costume designer realized after the fact that Jack had already worn the outfit 4 tie earlier in the episode (although, with the pinstripe suit instead), and there are very few instances where he wears one tie with different suits within the same episode. 

[belladynamica]

You are doing the Lord’s work with these, @musicalheart168!

Must have been a terrible chore to rewatch so closely. *cough*

[youarenotatelescope]

@musicalheart168 You have good eyes.

[izzyandlouie-deactivated2024050]

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me ... Twelve Jacks a-leaning

Eleven faces smiling

Ten Heads a-tilting

Nine lights a-shining

Eight Jacks a-sitting

Seven phones a-ringing

Six Jacks a-crouching

Five strong arms

Four dulcet tones

Three Shakespeare quotes

Two French kisses

and a little melody

[shmit1]

The Time Warp.....(with license)

🎶Just a look to the left….

🎶Then a look to the right….

🎶Put your hands on your hips and bring your knees in tight…

🎶But it’s the pelvic thrust That really drives you insane, Let’s do the time warp again!

[firesign23]

Phryne Ficathon 3 -- Posting Schedule

I meant to post this yesterday and didn’t quite manage, but as of this morning  posting for the third Phryne Ficathon has begun!

With forty writers, some who wrote multi-chapter or multiple fics, the previous schedule of posting one fic a day would give us approximately three months of fics. And while I love you all very much, there is a pesky thing known as real life that wasn’t particularly fond of that idea.

So each week I will be posting two fics per day, Monday through Saturday. This will still be approximately seven weeks of fics. We are in for an absolutely delightful start to 2018!

[zenobia-at-blithedale]

Thank you, @firesign23 , and all the wonderful contributors!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[phrynefisherdaily]

No magic for you tonight, Miss? I wouldn’t say so Mr Butler

[izzyandlouie-deactivated2024050]

November 22nd

[chewinggumfortheeyes]

Dear Miss Fisher - S4, Jack wears suspenderbraces (yeah, I’ll just call them that to avoid confusion, lol). LET’S SEE THEM!! Please. Pretty please.

Because this:

blinkandyou’llmissit glimpse is not nearly enough. Hot yes, enough, no. More please, thank you. (ps. I see now when posting this that this gif has a certain, what to call it, “gutter” air about it. That was totally not where I was going…*cough*)

[brightshinyhonest]

I could watch this many times today. But just a few more and then I promise…real life.

[chewinggumfortheeyes]

It *is* rather addicting, I agree ;) And beautiful. I was rewatching some eps/scenes earlier today and I must say that the locker room in Marked for Murder is quite beautiful too. Well, more than beautiful, but that’s something that should only be shared in tags ;) imsosorrynathan

[brightshinyhonest]

Ohmygodohmygod. This is my fave gif, tho. Ugh. GUTTER. dpshimmyshimmy ladygrayluvs won’t you join me in the gutter!!!???

[dpshimmyshimmy]

Oh, I’m right in the gutter with you - every time I see this! :-) /passes brightshinyhonest and ladygrayluvs the bottle of wine.

[brightshinyhonest]

My stomach flips every time I see it and I *may* make a moaning sound.

[dpshimmyshimmy]

I always wonder if NP was even aware of doing it.

Has anyone written this fic? I’m not recalling any. Because it’s perfect for PWP.

[brightshinyhonest]

No fic yet, but maybe I need to go there…let’s see if the muse strikes me today or tmrw.

[dpshimmyshimmy]

Please go there!! /me tries to figure out how to bribe brightshinyhonest’s muse…

[lunalove-blr]

Oh Dear God Almighty! Lord Lord Lord! Holy Mother Of God!!!

This gif is so bad (in the very best way) that it’s apparently made me religious! And I just thought that I had gotten myself out of the gutter…

There may also have been an involuntary moan happening here brightshinyhonest

[cowalyn]

@chewinggumfortheeyes, you are a brilliant genius! Will gladly contribute to the bribery pool, dpshimmyshimmy!! And definitely with you on the religious conversion, lunalove-blr​. The Church of Nathan Page and the Gutter-Mind Saints! brightshinyhonest, here’s a muse just for you! 

[awomanalone]

Oh my bloody god! chewinggumfortheeyes, that locker room gif………there are no words. Brain definitely in the gutter. The thoughts going through my head….can’t not tag pirategirlofcollingwood, definitely joining you guys with the involuntary moan. And then that manip, cowalyn you are amazing! An absolute genius! Yes, please, brightshinyhonest, I hope the muses do strike (the muse above, in particular)!!!

[brightshinyhonest]

Wow. Well I’m not gonna lie, the muse is definitely working. Thanks, cowalyn! lunalove-blr - It is bad. I actually can’t watch it without making a sound. It’s so sexual. The power and the confidence punches me in the gut and I can’t control my voice let alone thoughts. Pfffgggt!!! This man.

[lunalove-blr]

I just thank any and every Creator out there that I didn’t stumble upon this while out in public!!! 

[zenobia-at-blithedale]

This thread just keeps getting better and better!

[lunalove-blr]

Maybe we should have this one in here as well

[ladygrayluvs]

*thud* 

[cowalyn]

lunalove-blr, girl, you are amazing!! Are you whom the band Berlin sang about, cuz you are taking my breath away!! While we’re at it, here’s the brilliantly delicious GIF from phrynefisherismyrolemodel (hope it’s okay that I posted this here, love!!). Okay, I might go pass out from all this non-breathing now. Love you amazing ladies so.

[dpshimmyshimmy]

It’s time to bring this back! Thanks @cowalyn!

[lunalove-blr]

I think this needs a reblog, yes?

[izzyandlouie-deactivated2024050]

Yes @lunalove-blr it does!

[zenobia-at-blithedale]

A most judicious choice, @lunalove-blr 😋