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“I hope, I have many reputations, My Lady.” The world of the English aristocracy was small, a man like John could never escape wagging tongues, and salacious rumor for very long. He took Theodora’s hand and brought it momentarily to his lips, never averting his gaze. “I fear if you know me by reputation, you already think poorly of me.”

              ❛ I could not think badly of anyone based solely on their reputation, rest assured ❜ she smiled and withdrew her hand gently. ❛ Many people would, I suppose, but I am not one of them ❜ With a gesture of the hand, she invited him to sit by him. ❛ Reputation is the only true fortune we, aristocrats, might own, and I’m afraid I may not be the richest one... ❜ she chuckled lightly. 

                  He was GLAD to know Jimmy had not mentioned the event which had set their early friendship on an unfortunate course, before maturity from both parties had corrected their path. His body could relax, but her vulgar wording twists at his stomach and awakens bile, risking his want to retch; HOW could his friend have ever found comfort with this woman, foul would be an ideal description. Thomas would try to retain his relaxed posture against the banister, the smile to his lips that could suggest false nonchalance, but each poison word from her mouth would chip away at his thinning composure. “He’s found independence here, your LAPDOG might just turn on you.”

              Theodora let out a victorious grin. Obviously she had strung a sensitive chord within the footman in front of her. She could feel the slight tension in his posture, and she slowly shifted her weight from one feet to another. ❛ Independence, isn’t it ?? ❜ Theodora smiled a shark-like smirk, flashing her white teeth. ❛ And you’ve provided him with such, didn’t you ?? ❜ She reached out her arm and gently touched his shoulder. ❛ But tell me: what kind of independence is it that you, footmen, can gather ?? Choosing the pudding ?? ❜ she chuckled, amused at her own mean jest.  

From Everville by Clive Barker (via hush-syrup)

A slight blush spread itself across the blonde’s cheeks, the smile worn on rosy lips the pure epitome of ebullience. It was certainly an understandable question, although her answer may have seemed fairly lacklustre. ❛ The Dowager Countess is my grandaunt, so Lord Grantham is my first cousin once removed. My parents are in INDIA at the moment, you see, and they wanted me to make my coming-out in London, so I was allowed to stay in Downton Abbey with Lord and Lady Grantham. Terribly kind of them, don’t you think? ❜

             ❛ Yes, I see ❜ She gave an understanding nod and mirrored the young girl’s smile. ❛ I’ve never been to India, but I have been told it’s a beautiful country, though quite savage in some parts. What is your parents’ business there, if I may be indiscreet ?? ❜ Which she often was, but noisiness was part of her character. ❛ But tell me — in order to make your London coming-out, wouldn’t it be more practical for you to be staying in the City itself, and not somewhere lost in Yorkshire, however grand this house might be ?? ❜

                     “I AM, has he mentioned me in one of those letters he sends you? Or valentines?” Thomas is GRINNING, and would take a tone so common to Barrow when answering, “He loves it here. He’s made friends, met lots of girls. I’d say he’s never been happier.”

               ❛ I see ❜ Her smile remained unchanged, but perhaps slightly forced on her lips. ❛ Yes, he did mention you, saying how a certain Mr Barrow was now taking care of him... ❜ She let her tongue linger on the ‘care’ word, eyes piercing through him. ❛ Darling Jimmy, he’s always been like that. Like a small pup lost in the world, always needing a leading hand to take care of him ❜ Anstruther gave a dramatic sigh, pushing a strand of hair out of her forehead. ❛ He may find happiness in new acquaintances, but he knows where he belongs. Like a good lapdog ❜

 ‘ you’ve allowed a SITH to sneak up on you mr bates. your jedi powers are failing,    you grow weak ‘                    independent thomas barrow from downton abbey

              ( the about page has been put up !! so you should give THIS POST a like to get a smol starter from me which will be done tomorrow !! )

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Anna Chancellor with Ed Speleers in Downton Abbey