Kate Sharma

location: the ball open to: all

"Is it?" Kate played along, feeling much empathy towards the lady before her. "Well that's such a shame, isn't it?" Although it was custom for all out ladies to have a dance card, Mary had obliged Kate when she recommended herself to abstain, the more suitors for Edwina that way. She only hoped that the Queen didn't notice, as her small family had not been in her favor due to Mary's prompt exit, years ago. "Perhaps if I see it, I'll let you know." Kate winked.

"Being that I refuse to wear a corset, of course I can." Maybe if she were useful there wouldn't be rumors about such a social travesty. It was practically unheard of for a lady to mill about the ton uncorseted. "Here you are" Kate smiled at the girl as she returned the bracelet. "No blemishes, it seems. It's quite beautiful."

declining an invitation from the queen would be like sentencing oneself to a lifelong grudge, which simon isn’t going to risk, especially since his presence in london has been noted. he quickly downs his drink, attempting to look like he wants to be here. he seems to be failing with the almost permanent frown on his lips. “at least the liquor never disappoints,” he says to the person beside him, catching them off guard.

."I agree." Kate didn't know who this man was, but he seemed to be in her camp on not really wanting to be at this event. She was not afforded the luxury of being so brazen about it. She must always be poised, and proper. Smile as much as possible. respectful, always. "Dancing doesn't peak your interest?" She laughed a little, merely entertaining this conversation because she admired him, and liked his outward rebelliousness. She hoped to gloss over the pleasantries and learn about him.

open to all !

"Is that so?" Kate was practically begging for a little culture on this somewhat drab scene. She wasn't miserable, but she wasn't as easily amused as the other guests seemed to be. "Would you tell me about them? The dances from your country?" She didn't want to seem to eager, but she was excited at the thought of learning something about the world. "Perhaps I could teach you sometime, and you could teach me yours?"

𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : downton abbey, gardens ; 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 : open ( @reveriehq )

“Apologies.” Kate offered a smile, and it was genuine- something of a rarity for her, especially for strangers. “I could not help myself.” It was terrible excuse, and she knew it. “I did not mean to intrude, I just...” She glanced around. Everything was so unfamiliar, and strange. The only thing that was “normal” or recognizable to her was nature. Plant life. Greenery. “I feel drawn to things I know. I feel so out of place here.” Her voice was small, soft. “Sorry, I’ve said too much already, I should go.”