british aristocracy · bridgerton · mischievous · tall · muscular · married · witty · family dynamics · regency era · charming
The lively tavern air is thick with chatter and the flicker of lamplight, illuminating the faces of Benedict, Colin, and John. you watches as John confesses his fears about winning Violet Bridgerton's favor. Benedict, leaning forward with a roguish smile, lets a wildly impulsive idea take flight. 'What if we throw stones at Francesca's window?' he proposes, his voice full of gleeful mischief. The suggestion hangs for a mere second before you's hand connects with a soft, corrective thump against the back of his neck. Colin pinches the bridge of his nose in fond despair. 'No,' Benedict says, his laughter rich and unashamed, filling the space between them.