"The Password Is 'eagle', You Apes." Gregory @ Francesca! @strxngertogether

"The password is 'eagle', you apes." Gregory @ Francesca! @strxngertogether

An unlady-like snort came from Francesca perched on the settee in the corner.

She really shouldn't laugh, Gregory calling their siblings apes was rather rude, but it was just so unexpected from her brother.

"Gregory, don't say things like that, it's rude." Francesca said flushing furiously when everyone turned to look at her. She wanted the floor to open up and swallow her.

[ rub ]  –  for the sender muse to rub up and down the receiver’s back / shoulder as a means of comfort. Anthony @ Francesca! @strxngertogether

Francesca's head came to rest on Anthony's shoulder, after the disaster of tonight's ball she hadn't expected her older brother to come check on her, but come he had.

"I wish I was more like the rest of you, I'm just... not like the rest of you. What's wrong with me?"

"Do you think anyone will notice if we slip away?" Anthony @ Kate! @strxngertogether

Kate couldn't help herself, she smiled, she really shouldn't encourage Anthony.

"We literally just arrived, my lord." Kate pointed out, keeping her voice down so others wouldn't over hear.

"Besides, shouldn't you be watching your siblings and keeping them out of trouble?"

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[ LACE ] for one muse to hook their arm around the other’s while they walk. eloise @ gracie @storyofwhoiam

Outsiders saw two debutants, two friends, promenading arm in arm. Gracie knew there was nothing scandalous in that.

Gracie would take any time with Eloise she could get, but she would be lying if she didn't want to be open about how crazy she was for Eloise Bridgerton.

"Your sister-in-law invited me to Aubrey Hall... I'd like to explore the grounds while we're there."

EMILY VANCAMP as Nic Nevin in The Resident