Summerview Park IC

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Sep. 7th, 2022 at 6:32 AM

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A Joust!

Arthur Parker, Thomas Babington, Henry Crawford, Edmund Bertram, and Sidney Parker all sign up for the event. The winner receives a 100 pound prize. The first two riders unseated end up knocked out and appear in their chambers for the day.

In the first set, Arthur Parker and Thomas Babington take their 3 passes. Arthur is unseated and Thomas Babington proceeds to the next round.

Next, Henry Crawford is up against Edmund Bertram next for their 3 passes. Henry is unseated and Edmund proceeds to the next round.

Thomas Babington takes his turn against Sidney Parker. It's a close call, but Sidney is declared the winner.

In the final round, Edmund Bertram takes his turn against Sidney Parker. It's a nail biter, but in the end, Sidney Parker is declared the winner of the 100 pound prize.

Tags: !!plots, character: arthur parker, character: charlotte heywood, character: edmund bertram, character: henry crawford, character: lord babington, character: sidney parker

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8/26 Midsummer's Night Dream!

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Aug. 26th, 2022 at 9:26 PM

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Tags: !thread, character: benedict bridgerton, character: captain denny, character: edmund bertram, character: elizabeth bennet, character: eloise bridgerton, character: henry crawford, character: lydia bennet, character: sophie beckett, character: tom bertram

Midsummer's Night Dream Performance

Ahh, the play has finally arrived. Director Tom Bertram has done a wonderful job transforming the small theater once again; this time into the dreamy forest setting of Midsummer's Night Dream, perfect for a warm August night.
The entire cast outdid themselves once again! EDMUND BERTRAM has a moment where they have flatulence during a quiet moment on stage! While laughing backstage at Edmund's added sounds, LYDIA BENNET misses a cue. Otherwise the performance is quite good and HENRY CRAWFORD arranges for each of the cast members to receive a rose (how kind!) Bravo to all! Post below how your character reacted to the show, your player's IC responses to what happened on stage or thoughts, and OOC discussions of performances etc.

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7/30 The Sweetheart Ball

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Jul. 30th, 2022 at 8:18 PM

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It is the Sweethearts Ball! Guests will arrive and receive their dance card, only to discover they have already been filled in by Whistledown and they are required to dance with that person. The dance is mandatory-any guest who tries to stay away will find themselves zapped into the thick of it all. Try to enjoy the romance!

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Horse Race-7/21

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Jul. 21st, 2022 at 10:13 PM

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( Let the racing begin! )

Tags: !!lawns, !log, character: benedict bridgerton, character: caroline bingley, character: george wickham, character: henry crawford, character: hyacinth bridgerton, character: sidney parker

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Jul. 19th, 2022 at 10:06 PM

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Henry Crawford

Edmund Bertram

WHO Henry Crawford and Edmund Bertram
WHERE Stables/grounds
WHEN Monday Afternoon
WHAT Reunion, of sorts
STATUS Complete log
WARNINGS None

Henry watched Edmund saddle up, and decided it was much better to keep his rivals close. ( Read more... ) It had been about a week, and Edmund still didn't quite know what to make of this place. Just a few days after arriving, the landscape changed into a beach scene of sorts, and then again back to the manor as it had been when he arrived. He'd been mostly laying low, trying to avoid any matter of gossip or drama. He was pretty sure he hadn't seen everyone in residence- he'd heard his cousin Fanny was here, but hadn't seen her at any meals or outings. It was odd, but he hadn't wanted to seek her out just yet- not that he didn't care, but if she wasn't well, he didn't know what he could do for her. And if she was simply ignoring him..Well, that was something, wasn't it? Still, no matter. Edmund made his way out toward the stables, thinking of going for a morning ride. He was nearly there when he saw a familiar face. "Mr. Crawford- I had no idea you were here!" -- Henry had been keeping things rather quiet as of late. His feelings about Edmund Bertram arriving were somewhat complicated. The Edmund that arrived was only recently acquainted with him, and did not yet have feelings for his sister. This Edmund was, however, ever the same cousin that he could see with open eyes that Fanny cared for in the way he wished she would care about him. He enjoyed his time flirting with Tom Bertram, but there was something of jealousy that bubbled up when he saw his brother. He had taken to go for a ride, feeling the wind in his face did wonders for his mood. He was just saddling up when he heard a familiar voice. "Mr. Bertram, how fortuitous!" he said jovially, perhaps with more pleasant emotion than he truly felt. His face was all warm regard however, and he brought his horse over to greet the other man. "Care to join me for a ride then?" he asked. -- Edmund slowed to a stop as Henry approached on his horse. He brought a hand up to shade his eyes, nodding cheerfully. "Certainly! Give me a moment to saddle up and I'll be right out." He jogged over to the stables, moving to find his mount. Between him and one of the groomsmen, it only took a few minutes to have a horse readied. He mounted and trotted her out. "It's amazing how much choice they have here for all of us," he admitted as he rejoined Henry. "Have you been here very long?" -- Henry watched Edmund saddle up, and decided it was much better to keep his rivals close. He knew, much more than this version of Edmund ever did, that Fanny was head over heels for him. It would be best to keep him as a close friend, and being friendly and obliging was a much better way to earn that friendship than showing his jealousy. Edmund was an accomplished rider, he knew that quite well. And so he smiled in his friendliest manner and fell in line with the younger Mr. Bertram. "I have, as it happens. For several months nearly. It's quite the place, though you'll note, it changes. I was the first to note that you cannot leave the property, though we have learned that when engaged you may leave on business. So it has its own quirks. But," he said, as they made their way towards the lovely paths near the forest, "you cannot beat the company. Your brother and cousin have been most welcome, though I'm sure I speak for all of us when we are quite happy you have joined us. I only wish my sister was able to do so." -- Edmund, for his part, had no idea of Henry's true thoughts about him. As such, he returned the smile Mr. Crawford gave him with a cheerful one of his own. "Several months, hm. And-changes?" he'd heard a little of such from Bingley, but to hear it confirmed… It was so strange. "I am glad that they have been. I haven't had much opportunity to spend time with them myself-I imagine they've been busy enough on their own. And I do hope that your sister may join us before too long." He nudged his horse into a walk toward one of the riding trails. "What other kinds of changes have there been?" - "Yes, several months now. It doesn't seem so long and yet here we are. And you'll note that there's a guest who looks nearly exactly like me. There are a few amongst the number who have that quirk. But yes, changes. Between being at the seaside, or we also were transported to the future somehow…it's quite the experience." Henry and Edmund's horses fell in step with each other at a comfortable lope. It did relax him, and the fresh air helped lift the mood of the day. And even if he was jealous of Edmund, he did enjoy his company. "I'm surprised you haven't been able to spend much time with your brother or Miss Price," he said, wisely choosing not to use his cousin's Christian name, less he worry about the impropriety of his addresses. Certainly he wouldn't have known about his two rejected proposals either. "But I haven't been able to talk to either of them much lately either, so I suppose it's par for the course." -- "I think I recall seeing him at dinner recently-it startled me, how close the resemblance is. But something in the way you two carry yourselves was different." Edmund couldn't quite pinpoint what it was, but he'd noticed it. "That sounds fascinating. I wonder how she does it-mechanics of some kind, or something more fantastical?" It was mostly a curiosity, although the thought of some sort of magic did make him a bit uneasy. "Well, you know Tom. Always up for a bit of fun, or has his head in another play. I imagine he was busy enough with something like that. And it isn't so surprising for Fanny - perhaps she isn't feeling well." He lifted a shoulder in a shrug. "What do you make of the proposition, finding a match before you're permitted to leave?" - "Her methods are most mysterious, though it seems best to not think too hard about it," Henry said with a laugh. "One would indeed go a bit mad trying to sort it out. I'm not one to go in for the idea of magic, but it seems easiest to just chalk it up to Whistledown magic." He knew it was ridiculous but there was much ridiculous about their situation. "You're not wrong about that. We've spent more than one evening having a drink and a laugh in the men's lounge or playing cards. And you're correct about the plays as well. Last month we put on an excellent production of Twelfth Night. I even ended up getting shrunk to half my size because I made a joke about getting a small part. Tom had to help me into my dining chair," he said with a laugh. "I don't suppose you remember that we tried to put on a production at Mansfield Park?" -- "Hm. That's probably for the best." Perhaps it was a test of faith. "I'm not so sure what I think of magic, but..I suppose we'll both have time to think about it." He fell quiet again, watching the trail ahead of them. "Half your size? I'm not terribly surprised about the plays and cards, though. That does sound like Tom." Edmund took a second to think back, slowly shaking his head. "No, I don't think I do recall that. I can't imagine I was terribly excited about it." -- "Half my size. I was like a child's size but still an adult. Quite odd, thankfully I had a good humor about it. Mostly when she does something odd like that it's temporary. So you never have to worry about it terribly long." Henry nodded at Edmund's answer. Yes, he was well before the intimacy had been well established between his family and the Bertrams. So there was plenty more room to influence and build the relationship then. Perfectly fine with Henry, his superior knowledge suited him quite well. "Oh, you were very against it, to be sure, but then you took a major part so as to prevent my sister from having to make love to a near stranger when Tom wanted to invite in some neighbor friends. Quite the gentleman you were. Unfortunately your father returned before we could perform and put an end to it all." -- "I suppose that's good. That still seems like an awful lot of faith to put into someone we know nothing about." Edmund frowned just a little- not at Henry, more in thought, still trying to make some sense of everything. Did anyone know anything about this Whistledown? "Having to-" His brows flew up in surprise and Edmund coughed. "I- I suppose that's- I mean, surely-" Well. He didn't quite know what to make of that. Miss Crawford was lovely enough, but.. Shaking his head, he chuckled. "I'm not surprised by that. Father does tend to show up when we least expect it- quite like a bad penny." "And- er. The ladies? Does it really seem like it's possible, that everyone might find a match?" -- The breeze felt lovely on Henry's face and he found that he was enjoying Edmund Bertram's company nearly as much as he had his brother's. Of course Tom held pleasures Edmund didn't likely hold, but that was a different matter altogether. He laughed a bit, finding Edmund's modesty amusing. "Just you worried about her saying love lines to strangers, which was very gentlemanly of you." He shook his head at the mention of the Bertram patriarch. "Ahh well, not a theater fan, but a good man. A good man," he repeated. Henry wasn't totally sure if that was true, but as the old man had heavily supported his match with Fanny, he held him in a bit of respect. Lack of love of theater or no. At the question, Henry gave a neat shrug, looking over at his companion. "I don't imagine why not. Why? What ladies do you worry about finding matches?" he asked, his brow arching. -- "I-no, I suppose I'm more worried about my chances of finding a match," Edmund admitted. He wasn't quite sure why he was prompted to reply so honestly to Henry, but he supposed he counted him as a sort of friend. He knew him more than most here, at least. "I'm not sure you know him as well. He's.. Not terrible, but like any man, he has his flaws. And he isn't especially known for his compassion." -- "Oh, Mr. Bertram, you will have no trouble at all. Why, a handsome man such as yourself, with a decent fortune and proper manners? Well any woman would be very lucky to have a husband such as yourself. You're a true gentleman," Henry said, no word of it a lie. It was, of course, what he knew Fanny saw in her cousin. He just hoped he didn't figure that out any time soon, though he wasn't sure how exactly he could prevent it. He nodded, sagely. "All great men have flaws. The Admiral certainly does, though in the end he was good to me, and to Mary. While not perfect, he did lead us into being well bred and confident members of society. I couldn't ask for more." While he didn't include that the Admiral had also shown them how little the rules of society need apply to them, he did still find it true. The Admiral WAS good to him, and he was grateful for his council. "Shall we race then?" Henry asked, a mischievous grin spreading across his handsome face. "Winner pours the first drink after dinner!" he cried, kicking his horse without waiting for Edmund's reply.

Tags: !!carriage house, !log, character: edmund bertram, character: henry crawford, player: carrah may, player: sarah(mod)

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A Summer Seaside Dance

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Jul. 2nd, 2022 at 10:38 PM

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FOOD/DRINK INTERACTIONS DANCING OOC/OUTFITS

Instead of a formal ball, an outdoor celebratory dessert and informal dance is organized in the town square of the lovely little seaside village guests have found themselves at. The square is lit up with torches and candle light, tables are filled with ice cream, watermelon, plenty of desserts, and large amounts of strawberry lemonade and mint iced tea. There is a fireworks display in the middle of the party for the delight of all!

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6/23 Twelfth Night Production!

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Jun. 23rd, 2022 at 8:02 PM

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Tags: !thread, character: captain denny, character: captain wentworth, character: charles bingley, character: colin bridgerton, character: eloise bridgerton, character: henry crawford, character: hyacinth bridgerton, character: lydia bennet, character: penelope featherington, character: sidney parker, character: sophie beckett, character: tom bertram

Twelfth Night Performance

Ahh, the play has finally arrived. Director Tom Bertram has done a wonderful job transforming the small theater into the seaside town where Sebastian and Viola have washed ashore. The cast outdid themselves! Although Miss Lydia Bennet did manage to fall on her face during one of her first entrances, she recovered and finished her part with aplomb. Mr. Sidney Parker was a very serious Malvolio, which made it all the funnier when he forgot some lines and had to adlib most of a scene. Thankfully Miss Hyacinth Bridgerton, playing a servant, managed to be so funny in the scene she earned herself a standing ovation!! Post your character's performance, how your character liked the productions, any backstage shenanigans, all are welcome!!

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6/21 Tennis Match

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Jun. 21st, 2022 at 3:16 AM

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Tennis Match!

It's a tennis match full of Bridgertons and Bridgerton look alikes! Heat one features Eloise Bridgerton versus her brother Colin Bridgerton and heat two features Henry Crawford (who certainly looks much like Benedict Bridgerton) and Anthony Bridgerton. In round 1, Eloise Bridgerton takes her brother. In bracket 2, Anthony bests Henry, including knocking Mr. Crawford out with a good serve. Now that means the final match is between Eloise and Anthony! The winner gets to bring a guest of their choice to the manor to the ball. So, to a vote! Vote for who you think should win, players say who you would bring!!!

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Tags: !!lawns, character: anthony bridgerton, character: colin bridgerton, character: eloise bridgerton, character: henry crawford

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6/11 Weekly Ball Sadie Hawkins!

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Jun. 10th, 2022 at 3:16 PM

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And now we come to the weekly ball, and after a strange few days experiencing the future, Lady Whistledown announces that all the men will need to be asked by the women to dance. Men are welcome to say no, but if they try and ask for a dance their partner can't write it down. Enjoy modernity!

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6/4 Weekly Ball-Midnight Masquerade!

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Jun. 4th, 2022 at 5:37 PM

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The ball this week starts later than usual, and it is a masquerade! Whistledown has some mischief in mind and hopes you choose a mask that will make you have a little extra fun.

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Journal Post-Henry Crawford

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Jun. 2nd, 2022 at 10:01 AM

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I am quite appreciative of Mr. Bertram's direction of our fine production. I merely made a comical remark about my role being quite small when suddenly I find myself a mere 3 feet tall.

This will make having dinner quite the fete.

I'd be more upset if I wasn't so amused.

Touche, Lady Whistledown. Point to you.

Tags: !journal, character: anne elliot, character: captain denny, character: henry crawford

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Letter to Tom Bertram

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May. 26th, 2022 at 8:49 AM

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Henry Crawford

Tom Bertram

WHO Henry Crawford and Tom Bertram
WHERE Mansfield Park wing
WHEN Thursday morning
WHAT Letter to Tom, invitation
WARNINGS Mentions of alcohol

Good sir, we are not well acquainted, but I wish to be..

Tags: !letter, character: henry crawford, character: tom bertram

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5/21 Weekly Ball

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May. 21st, 2022 at 10:59 AM

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NARRATIVES INTERACTIONS DANCING OOC/OUTFITS

It's another ball at Summerview Park, this one as lovely in terms of decor as the last. In light of the light colors, the punch is sparkling apple, and some might notice repeated dancing on the part of some.

Tags: !!ball, !thread, character: anne elliot, character: captain denny, character: caroline bingley, character: catherine morland, character: charles bingley, character: charlotte heywood, character: fanny price, character: henry crawford, character: jane bennet, character: lydia bennet, character: marianne dashwood, character: robert martin

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May 18-Horse race!

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May. 18th, 2022 at 7:50 AM

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( Let the racing begin! )

Tags: !!lawns, character: caroline bingley, character: colonel brandon, character: henry crawford, character: robert martin

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Journal – May 17th

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May. 17th, 2022 at 2:55 PM

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JOURNAL // MAY, 17TH.

I must say, between the thought provoking picnic and all of this "scandal" talk, I'm beginning to wonder if my coming here was quite a thoughtless decision.

Now then. In an attempt to bring some common decency into our midst – would any of you gentlemen join me for cards later this evening? I must warn you, you may leave with empty pockets.

Tags: character: charlotte heywood, character: elizabeth bennet, character: henry crawford, character: sidney parker

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Ball 5/14

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May. 14th, 2022 at 10:49 AM

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NARRATIVES INTERACTIONS DANCING OOC/OUTFITS

The second ball of Summerview Park proves to be slightly less eventful than the first, despite some shenanigans on the part of several guests. What does your character do?

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Journal Post-Henry Crawford

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May. 8th, 2022 at 4:26 PM

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Tags: !!guest quarters, !journal, character: anne elliot, character: captain wentworth, character: catherine morland, character: emma woodhouse, character: henry crawford, character: john willoughby, character: marianne dashwood, character: robert martin, player: sarah(mod)

It was lovely to meet everyone at the assembly. I will confess, the idea that we were required to stay until matched seemed a bit much to me and so I hopped on my horse, intent to reassess and see if this was truly what I wanted.

Unfortunately, no matter how far my horse and I rode, we just kept coming back the other side of the Park.

Ladies and gentlemen, I would get comfortable. I don't think we can physically leave.

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Opening Assembly

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May. 7th, 2022 at 3:26 PM

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Your character arrives at the Park, is shown their private chambers and given their journal with instructions, and told to come formally dressed to the assembly. It is held in late afternoon, before the evening meal, and everyone is formally introduced so that all are acquainted for the duration. You are welcome to thread or make narratives here, or you can make separate threads as you wish. The ball will hear Lady Whistledown welcome them to the assembly, but try as they might, they will not see her. What is this place, and who is this woman, really?

Tags: !!ball, !thread, character: anne elliot, character: captain wentworth, character: caroline bingley, character: catherine morland, character: george knightley, character: henry crawford, character: jane bennet, character: lydia bennet, character: marianne dashwood, player: jules, player: sarah(mod)

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Challenge: Dance Card

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Apr. 30th, 2022 at 10:45 PM

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