"I Am An Opera Singer." Some Would Call Her A Whore Certainly, But Siena Still Had Some Pride, And She

"I am an opera singer." Some would call her a whore certainly, but Siena still had some pride, and she didn't want Prudence to think badly of her.

"And besides, what is a whore? A woman that makes her own way in the world using what little power she has. If we lived in a fair world, women could make their own money without resorting to such things."

“ i  got  them  to  make  him  some  sandwiches …   and  he  proposed  to  me . ” Prudence @ Siena! @strxngertogether

Prudence Featherington should not be here speaking to Siena, they shouldn't even really know each other. But Siena had found her voice opened many doors, and one such door was a sort of friendship with Prudence.

Siena topped off Prudence's glass of wine.

"And will you except him?"

affectionate prompts

“  i’m happy when you’re around.  ”

“  i like having you here.  ”

“  i’m glad you came.  ”

“  just tell me what you need.  let me give it to you?  ”

“  why are you smiling at me like that?  ”

“  i trust you with parts of myself i’m afraid to show anyone else.  ”

“  you have a good heart.  ”

“  your eyes look so beautiful in this lighting.  ”

“  i’m all yours.  not going anywhere.  ”

“  you have my full attention.  ”  

“  i never want you to stop looking at me the way you are right now.  ”

“  follow me,  i have a surprise for you.  ”

“  you make me feel brave.  ”

“  come walk with me.  let’s get some air.  ”

“  c’mere.  sit down.  tell me what’s going on.  ”

“  i want you around.  if i didn’t,  i wouldn’t be here would i?  ”

“  it’s okay,  you can sit here with me for as long as you’d like.  ”  

“  here,  take my hand.  ”

“  stay still—  i’m trying to hug you.  ”

“  do you like my new dress?  ”

“  do you like my new suit?  ”

“  could you hug me again?  i think i need it.  ”

“  i like hearing your heart beating when i put my head on your chest.  ”  

“  i like watching you work.  ”  

“  just sit there.  i’m going to make you something to eat.  ” 

“  why don’t you tell me what i can do to make your day better?  ”

“  what’s on your mind?  i want to listen.  ”

“  i sure you hope you don’t think you’re walking out that door without giving me a kiss first.  ”

“  i know i need to go but—  one more kiss.  ”

“  here,  take my jacket.  you look like you need it more.  ”

“  keep the jacket,  looks better on you.  ”

“  you just make me feel good when you’re here.  i feel better any time you’re around.  ”

“  i don’t feel whole unless i’m touching you.  ”

[ GRIN ]  for one muse to reach out and playfully push the other’s cheeks up to make their lips curve into smile. 

[ PRESS ]  for one muse to poke either side of the other’s cheeks where smile dimples would be. 

[ BOOP ]  for one muse to playfully tap the other’s nose with their finger. 

[ LIGHT ]  for one muse to kiss the other’s cheek. 

[ WARM ]  for one muse to take off their jacket and drape it around the other who is cold. 

[ COMFORT ] for one muse to place a jacket or blanket around the other’s shoulders because they’re upset. 

[ TEASE ]  for one muse to squish the other’s face between their hands. 

[ SCOLD ]  for one muse to gently pinch the other’s cheek in response to something they said. 

[ REST ] for one muse to rest their head against the other’s shoulder while they talk. 

[ REASSURE ]  for one muse to place their hand on the other’s back as a subtle comforting gesture. 

[ SAFE ]  for one muse to wrap their arm around the other’s shoulders and kiss their temple. 

[ LEAP ] for one muse to run and jump into the other’s arms because they’re excited to see them. 

[ SEEK ] for one muse to track down the other at a crowded function because they noticed they slipped away. 

[ COMPANY ] for muses to sit on a balcony or roof together sharing a drink/food/joint etc. 

[ HELD ]  for one muse to offer their hand out to the other to hold to comfort them.

[ REACH ] for one muse to reach out and take the other’s hand to comfort them.  

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

[ INTERTWINE ]  for one muse to offer their arm to the other while they walk. 

[ DIRECT ] for one muse to pull the other into that kind of hug where their hand rests against their head and they tuck them under their chin. 

[ SLEEP ]  one muse discovers the other napping and simply joins them. 

[ EQUAL ]  for a taller muse to pick up the other and place them sitting on a counter/table so they can be eye level. 

[ URGE ] for one muse to move their arm to be around the other’s shoulder or over the back of a chair so the one sitting next to them can scoot closer. 

“ how  many  times  am  i  to  be  ordered  to  marry  the  man  sitting  next  to  me  at  dinner ? ” Prudence @ Kate! @strxngertogether

Kate smiled politely, she didn't know exactly what to say to Miss Featherington. They weren't friends but Prudence had chosen that Kate was worthy of confiding in.

"It might not be horrible, you might find you like him once you get to know him."

"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.

[ 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."

“Your hands are freezing!” Anthony @ Francesca! Gonna go eat dinner but then I'll send moooore @strxngertogether

Francesca knew it was late and leave it to her oldest brother to find her out of bed in the middle of the night, but he wasn't scolding her.

Just holding her ice-cold hands and sitting next to her on the settee.

"I couldn't sleep, I wanted to practice, but I didn't want to wake anyone, so I was waiting for sunrise."