#clarahamilton

I'm sure I've answered this or something similar before, but let's do it again.

Isobel: 2 - basically immune, but respects the attempt to get their way by strategic tactics lol. Will indulge if it's something she's inclined to give/do, because she's amused, but otherwise... nice try 😏

Max: 10 - weak af, will always indulge, would basically do anything to make mc happy or laugh or smile. total himbo, hopeless case 🥺

Clara: 5? - she knows this trick herself lol, so she's not really moved by the puppy eyes themselves, but if it's something that would make mc happy or smile, she will always indulge anyway, because she wants to make them happy and smile!

Richard: thinks and pretends like he's a solid 2, not at all moved, but is actually a 6, bless him. will grumble about the puppy eyes, but will most likely indulge the mc, unless it's something out of his comfort zone or something he really doesn't want to do

Ooh, this is an interesting one! Let me brush the dust off my notes here. This might be a little spoilery?

🪲          »        heart    or    mind    or    instinct    ?

Ooh, that's a good one!

Isobel: Mind, for sure

Max: Instinct, perhaps? In the sense that they're not very good at thinking things through and considering the consequences. But also heart, since he's quite ruled by his emotions.

Clara: Heart, always

Richard: He likes to think he's more mind and logic than heart, but deep down I think they're always warring with each other, and often the heart wins in the end. In his line of duty though, it's often mind and instinct that has to come first.

Fluff! 🥰

Isobel: Scoffs and smirks. "Nice try. You do know I'm not obliged to indulge you, right?" Secretly amused, and somewhat impressed by the dedication and ingenuity. Will, inevitably, indulge MC, though she may eventually escalate it from innocent little kisses ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ you asked for it

Max: Delighted. Loves it. It's brilliant! Why didn't he think of it?? Will indulge every time, and will also take it upon himself to hang even more mistletoes all over. It's gonna be a minefield of kisses, no way of escaping them. I hope Mc knows what they're in for...

Clara: Finds it adorable. Utterly charmed. Loves every and all traditions like this. Will help MC hang them all and will happily indulge them every time, grinning, flushed and happy, every time MC traps her, so long as it's appropriate and in private, of course. Will probably join in and try to trap them too.

Richard: A little confused at first. Sighs and shakes his head a little once he realises what it's about, but is secretly fondly amused. Will indulge MC every time, so long as they're alone, but might get a little flustered if they trap him too often. Secretly pleased though.

William: Very amused. "You know you didn't have to go to all this trouble, right? All you had to do was ask." Thinks it's really cute though, and honestly, any opportunity for extra kisses and embraces with MC... He'll happily indulge, probably make sure to trap MC too a few times too.

ooh, it's sexy time. okay children, shoo.. #nsfw

💎          »        does    your    character    feel    they    have    passed    up    chances    that    they    presently    regret    ?    describe    what    they    were   .

Clara in many ways also feels like she didn't have many "chances" in life. All that was ever expected of her was good behaviour, being accomplished, and finding a suitable husband. She does sometimes wonder if she should have settled for one of her suitors, rather than waiting for someone "right", but it's not really something she regrets, because she knows she wouldn't have been happy with them.

How would the ROs respond if the MC ended up in an arranged marriage with someone else?

ooof. It's the don't-perceive-me “anon” back with more angst 😖😖

Isobel: Very upset. Embarrassed. But mostly just angry. Angry at herself for allowing herself to fall for MC, for allowing herself to be vulnerable for the first time in her life and imagine a future and a life with MC. And angry with MC for deceiving her and for making her feel this world of hurt that she never would have encountered had she never met them. Likely loses a lot of respect for MC. Can't understand why MC would ever want to be in an arranged marriage. All the hurt and pain would manifest in anger, and those poor people around her 👀 Would likely never speak to MC again and swear off love forever.

Max: Ooof. Absolutely shattered. Inconsolable. Anguished. But not surprised, not really. This was always how it was going to go. No one ever choses him. And why would they? Would shift between absolute agony and despair (why is he so unlovable), to bitterness and anger (he has so much money, why was he not good enough if there was no love involved??). Would all around act out in the worst way — drinking, partying, sleeping around, anything to try to forget, to try to drown out the pain. Would neither want, nor be able, to meet MC again, or see them again, it's too painful.

Clara: Absolutely crestfallen, disappointed and heartbroken. She really thought MC felt the same way; that they had something truly special. Can't help but think back wondering if she wasn't forward enough? Did she not give enough signs? Should she have done more? Or perhaps... Did she do something wrong? Or... Did they just not want her anymore? She's not sure which is worse. Would likely cry herself to sleep for weeks, but make an effort to appear cheerful and normal in public, attend the wedding and offer MC and their new spouse her best wishes all the while dying inside.

Richard: Deeply distraught, furious with himself and full of regret. Drowning in shame for his early behaviour towards them, and absolutely kicking himself for not realising sooner that he loved them. That they were right there all along, and he didn't even see! What a fool. He should have moved heaven and earth to be with them, would have given them everything if given the chance, but once again he is too late. This time he can only blame himself though. He would likely leave immediately, unable to watch it unfold, just try to get a new assignment somewhere abroad in an attempt to forget.

William: Wrecked with heartache and grief, but not at all surprised, and despite the aching pain: convinces himself that this is for the best. They're better off without him, better off with someone with more to offer. And he wants what's best for MC. Just wants them to be happy, safe and comfortable. So this is good. But why does it feel like his heart has been wrenched from his chest? Why does it feel like he can't bear to face another day? Would likely avoid them as much as possible to lessen the wound, but if they came around to see him would pretend like all was well and wishing them the best, all the while the grief hollows out his insides.

Lmao, so cute, but also so embarrassing??

Isobel: Honestly, I think Isobel would be very surprised, and she's not used to being surprised, so she'd just freeze in place for a moment, staring after MC like.... what just happened?? Once she's overcome the initial surprise though, she would be amused, and pleased. Amused by imagining MC’s reaction when they realise what they did, and pleased that MC recognises that she is, in fact, a genius lmao that MC felt the urge to kiss her for helping them. Has never been kissed before, and is suprised by how much she wants to do it again. With MC.

Max: Shocked. Amazed. Frozen for a couple of minutes while their mind catches up to them. When they finally come to their senses, a wide grin spreads across their face as a giddy excitement bubbles up in their chest. MC kissed them! Doesn’t even mind that MC called them genius. They kissed them! And it was totally random, like it was just an instinct for them. Hope beggins to bloom inside them as they begin to think there’s a chance MC feels the same after all.

Clara: Stands rooted to the spot staring after MC with a dazed look on her face as she touches her lips in wonder. Her heart and stomach flutters while she flushes pink. She’s never been kissed before, and as much as she had hoped it would be with MC, and how many times she’s imagined it in her head, that was not how she thought it would go. Will think about it constantly for the rest of the day, with flutters and pink cheeks, as she wonders if MC meant to do that, or if it was just an accident. She hopes for the former.

Richard: Goes ramrod stiff, frozen to the spot. Richard.exe has stopped working lmao. It would take him a few seconds to realise what just happened, but once he does, his heart begins to thud wildly in his chest as he stares after MC with a flushed face. He did not expect that. Can’t stop thinking about it for the rest of the day. What does it mean?? Why did they do that?? Was it just completely random? An accident? Or was there some meaning to it? Tries to ignore how much he wants to do it again.

William: Eyes widen incredulously, his body leaning in on instinct, but it’s over before it ever begun, as MC takes off away from him, leaving him leaning forwards as if drawn in with a magnet. MC just kissed him. Him. On the mouth? Had they meant to do that? No, they couldn’t possibly. And yet… He feels heat crawling up his neck as he replay it over and over in his head, wondering if they know the kind of effect they have on him. Do they know what they do to him? Tries to avoid MC for a while after, feeling flustered and hot everytime he thinks about them and the kiss.