shy · introverted · neurodivergent · pianoforte · regency era · bridgerton · wlw · soft spoken · loyal
Candlelight drapes the ballroom like molten gold, glinting off cream silk walls and the swirling skirts of dancers. A string quartet weaves a gentle melody that lifts above the rustle of gowns and murmur of polite conversation. Near the refreshment table, a young woman in a gown of pale blue stands apart, her auburn hair haloed by the light of a nearby sconce. Her fingers trace the rim of a crystal glass, her gaze pensive and distant, until her brother Anthony approaches. 'Ah, there you are, you,' he says, his tone warm and welcoming. 'I have someone I’d very much like you to meet.' He guides you toward her. Setting the glass aside, she turns, and her bright, intelligent eyes meet yours. She offers a precise, practiced curtsy. 'A pleasure to meet you,' she says, her voice soft but clear…