Summerview Park IC

Who: Daphne and Francesca
What: Daphne needs somebody
Where: Francesca & Michael's Sitting Room/Francesca's Bedroom
When Afternoon, 2nd September [BACKDATED]
Rating: Low
Status: Complete

( Oh Franny, what am I to do? )

I am not one to normally use these journals as I prefer more private correspondence. But I feel I must address the recent gossip from our hostess.

It is, without a shadow of a doubt, completely untrue that myself and Miss Woodhouse are engaged. I wish everyone to know that while myself and Miss Woodhouse share an appreciation for music and recently I helped her practices several pieces that I believe she was wishing to perform for dear friend, there has never been a moment when we spoke privately or have had any intentions in that way.

I feel that our hostess has distressed many people by this erroneous mention in her gossip. I would normally just send a note to those most affected but I wish to most ardently explain my displeasure at this false rumor.

I do not wish to display myself in front of the world, I am a friendly person but not one to share too much with those I am not well acquainted. I apologize to anyone who also has been affected by this, but while not speaking for Miss Woodhouse, we are nothing more than friendly acquaintances.

Who: Lizzie, Eloise, & Lydia (And if any other play people want to pop in ic or ooc!)
What: PLOT! Nah- a bit of an argument breaks out at rehearsal and Lizzie gets involved
Where: Play Rehearsal
When: Afternoon, 11 August
Rating: Low
Status: Incomplete

( Elizabeth had never actually performed in a play before )

( A merry celebration within! )

( Find out the gossip, dear reader… )

Who: Mr George Knightley & Emma Woodhouse
What: Figuring out what they are
Where: The green parlor
When: Afternoon, 16 July
Rating: Low
Status: Complete

( She wanted to let him know that she did care for him, maybe even loved him despite not being sure about that…yet. )

( Some things have happened recently and I think it's best for us to discuss them in person... )

I'm told all my siblings are present. Even Anthony. But I'm...suddenly the youngest? Or near enough?


Quite an auspicious begining.

For those that I haven't been fortunate enough to meet, I'm Daphne Bridgerton. I'm newly engaged. Very very newly. And I'm very confused.

I very much resent the implication that I am happy with my husband deceased. Of course I am, as any widow would be, saddened and in grief. I only came here to see my daughter married, and the silly girl was gone immediately. Now I am here through no fault of my own.

I resent the idea that I would be mercenary in any way.

How very inconvenient to have arrived with one's daughter with the express purpose of helping her get a match and she's already gone off. Supposedly Whistledown has said she's not ready for marriage but she is a full 16, what time like the present? And now I'm here all alone.

Well then, hello Summerview Park. I am Lady Susan Vernon, widowed but still lively.

Who would do me a kindness and show me about?

Good evening, guests of Summerview Park. My name is Colin Bridgerton, and I arrived last evening along with several members of my family, along with some of our acquaintances. I admit it's difficult to grasp that time works differently to bring us all here, though I have always been a fan of fantastical adventure novels, so I suppose this might be a time to consider I'm in one. That is, one that seems to take its cues from my dear mother and insist that I get married off. I suppose this could be fun?