* / I really, really understand that itโs heartbreaking when people donโt interact with you, or when your open starters have no response. Trust me, Iโve been there and still am, but personally, to see every single day, several times a day, people threatening to deleteโ
* โ โท โค๏ธ
Brown curls adorned with gold, eyes shining behind the mask, the Viscount made his first steps into the ballroom at the arm of his wife (
@thornedgrit
), dressed as the god of love, Cupid.
( #๐ด๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐น๐๐๐๐โจ )
@thornedgrit
I could not have dreamt of a better like than the one you are giving me.โ
He paused, a smile growing across his lips, โbut Newton really cannot sleep with us tonight, as I plan on loving you in every way that a man can love his wife.โ
* / I am going to be very serious and dramatic for a moment :
Mutual or not, if you post/RT a season 3 spoiler, even the SMALLEST ONE (everything is a spoiler ok, some people want to know nothing so respect that), WITHOUT the proper tagging or care, itโs an instant block.
๐ฏ๐จ๐ท๐ท๐ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐น๐ป๐ฏ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ป๐ฌ !
(
@thornedgrit
) โฑโฟโฐ
โWait!โ An index finger was raised as he closed his eyes in an attempt to picture the perfect setting. โPurple tulips for the center of the heart and orange ones for the outline!โ He finally ordered, already โ
* / That we are all here to relax and have fun and to not make others feel lesser or like crap. Itโs not on purpose and nobody is being rejected or pushed out with ill intent (unless youโre a trash of a person of course). ๐ซถ๐ผ
* / Iโm sorry but the book versions of the character arenโt good enough for people to hold so tightly onto them. If thereโs one thing thatโs great about the show itโs precisely the cast + versions of the character they wrote. Take Kate for example, not only is Simone perfect inโ
@PrivusUmbra
@lovesustained
@thornedgrit
Boy or girl, their child would be /loved/ by an entire village.
โOne thing is certain, it will be a mix of Bridgerton and Sharma blood and that should beโฆ interesting.โ A light and care-free laughter left his lips, one hand squeezing the waist of his wife. โ
@thornedgrit
A short of nod of his head preceded an affectionate and chaste kiss he pressed upon her lips, follow by another that was, this time, left on her forehead.
โAre you certain you are okay with telling them today? I can wait if you prefer.โ
* / none of you is ready for โI am organizing my wifeโs birthdayโ Anthony.
I know men probably didnโt do anything back then but to hell! With! Accuracy !
@thornedgrit
One, loving and ever so gentle hand cupped her face, the pad of his thumb brushing away the tears of joy that rolled down her cheek, leaving a darker streak on her skin. He smiled, bringing his visage closer to hers again, voice soft and quiet as he spoke.
โFirst, we are โ
@thornedgrit
Tilting his head with flirtatious grin, he held his hands into his lap.
โI am afraid I can not give you the answer that just crossed my mind, for their must a few innocent ears walking by. But I /will/ see you later.โ
A heavy sigh left his lips and he got back up onโ
@sunfloverrs
โYou can, indeed.โ Lips twitched into a smile, his hands clasped together and held atop his crossed legs. โYou can start by calling me Anthony and not my /lord/ anymore.โ
@thornedgrit
An arm is wrapped around her shoulders the moment she lays beside him, his lips finding their favourite spot on her shoulder and already working their way up to her neck.
โYou make me the happiest man in the world.โ He whispered, his free hand moving to rest upon her stomach.
@thornedgrit
@lovesustained
@PrivusUmbra
His free hand rested upon her stomach as an even larger, loving smile made its way upon his lips. He pressed a gentle kiss on the side of her head, before he looked at both his mother and Lady Danbury again.
โKate and I are expecting.โ He finally blurted out, excitement โ
@lovesustained
throat a little, feeling it slightly tightening as his voice became softer. The hand that once was in his hair was gently held and squeezed between his own before it was released.
โYou, have danced for sureโฆโ he noted, his tone one that barely hid the true meaning of โ
* \ They want to delete for lack of interactions I feel like this is my responsibility/fault ๐ญ
The way people feel is VERY valid, not saying people should stop expressing themselves, far from it. Your account = your rules. But just be conscious of the fact we all struggle, โ
* /
@thornedgrit
and my Anthony are expecting their first baby ๐ค they announced it to their mamas so pretend your characters know if you want !!! ๐ฅบ
@lovesustained
Eyes glanced up toward the portrait as a small smile, born in a sense of pride to be the son of parents he adored so much, began to spread across his lips. But the moment was a fleeting one as his gaze turned back toward his mother, a slight confusion in his eyes.
โ
* / A little reminder that my portrayal of Anthony is based on the show, the book and my own headcanons. Itโs a mix of all three and especially the latter.
Unless we have discussed very specific HCs and connexion in private, he will react according to my portrayal of him. โ
* / โwhat time is it?โ I asked and lost the tweet but here it is : it is time for an essay about Anthony that you did not want nor asked for.
I think that Sienaโs importance is way too often disregarded because of the kind of relationship she had with Anthony. Yet, she โ
* / us are shy/not so confident writers who have been writing with the same friends for over two years, and whom are just as afraid as you to reach out first.
Itโs also hard to see everything on the TL sometimes.
People probably donโt ignore you, you just canโt expect to โ
* / to become everyoneโs main and fav writer in under weeks. Writing relationships are also something you have to nurture and build, that requires patience too.
I know Iโm being too sensitive about this, and this is the least bit about me, but I swear every time someone says โ
* / because they esteem they are being ignored, is kinda an added pressure that isnโt very fun either. Itโs not because you adore an account, feel intimidated by them or put them on some pedestal that they are not struggling at times.
We are all here for fun and a lot of โ
#๐๐ ๐ด๐จ๐บ๐ธ๐ผ๐ฌ
Black mask, red rose in hand,
@thornedgrit
on his arm and Newton at their feet with his own phantasmagoric mask, the Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton officially arrive at the ball.
@thornedgrit
there is anything to forgive.โ He whispered, lips now placing a kiss on her neck as his arms pulled her against his body, hands resting upon her stomach in protective manner. โAre you happy?โ
* / appreciation tweet for the two wonderful people that are
@tonswallflower
and
@TravellingColin
๐ฉต they made my first steps in the regency verse super easy and writing such chaos with them while waiting for s3 has been so delightful.
They also are the reason why โ
@thornedgrit
Right before she could make a departure, he practically barged into the drawing room, already dressed for the day and his lips stretched into a large smile.
โHave a good day my love.โ He whispered, an hint of amusement in his tone as he pulled her onto his lap, right as he โ
๐ฏ๐จ๐ท๐ท๐ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐น๐ป๐ฏ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ป๐ฌ !
(
@thornedgrit
) โฑโฟโฐ
โWait!โ An index finger was raised as he closed his eyes in an attempt to picture the perfect setting. โPurple tulips for the center of the heart and orange ones for the outline!โ He finally ordered, already โ
@thornedgrit
A sense of deep relief rushed through his body, making him completely relax under her loving hold, his fingers so perfectly fitting with hers.
โMust we talk about my motherโฆโ a mere question said in one of those slightly dramatic tones of his, muffled against the tan skin โ
* / I have this random HC that Anthony has learnt how to take care of Kateโs hair and that, sometimes, before they go to bed, he asks her maid to let him finish.
He just loves oiling, brushing and braiding her hair because care is one of his love language.
@thornedgrit
began, sitting up, having no care for where the sheets would fall, what parts of his body they would uncover. โListen to me very carefully when I say thisโฆโ he continued, a loving smile upon his lips an unmatched adoration in his eyes. โI burn for you. You are the โ
@thornedgrit
settee, eyes traveling between Kate and the open door of the drawing room before he shouted โSomeone call the physician at once! He must come quickly!โ Looking down at Kate, he wrapped her arm around his neck. โIโll get you to our room, can you hold onto me?โ
@thornedgrit
took a seat. Quick to press a kiss on her cheek and another on her neck, he then let go.
He would not be one to make her late ! He would never dare . . .
* / I HC that Anthony is a very loving father whoโs kids have him wrapped around their fingers, no matter how old they are ๐ซถ๐ผ
He sees them as an extension of the love he feels for Kate, but also of the love and marriage they have built. โ
@thornedgrit
then so am I.โ He insisted.
Lips curl into a loving smile, head slightly tilted to the side. โI was just a little upset, but only because I thought I had hurt your feelings.โ A brief pause, amusement tinting his gaze. โBut you did promise to vex me every day. โ
@lovesustained
to his lips, making him look not like a viscount, not like a husband albeit he was both, but like her first born child and nothing more.
Anthony was too smart to not understand the importance and sacredness of such a discussion. While she was not asking for permission and โ
* / the role, but the character herself is so much more interesting and way less clichรฉ.
Besides, John is barely in Franโs book, so letโs stop the โsticking to the bookโ crap.
* / What time is it ? Time for a ramble about Anthony Bridgerton that you did not ask for! By yours truly.
As we said before, Anthony is far richer and more complexe character than just the โserious eldest brother whoโs not funny until he gets marriedโ. Book Anthony
And then there was Kathani Sharma.
The ๐๐๐๐ of his existence.
And the object of all his ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐.
All at once.
โโโ Anthony Bridgerton โ the ๐๐๐๐พ๐๐๐๐
@thornedgrit
an anxious hand taking a comforting grasps on her shoulder, the pad of his thumb gently stroking the small patch of skin still exposed. โHave I hurt you? Have I not been gentle and careful enough?โ He asked, moving closer her, not without fear, despite her obvious wish to lay โ
when s3 comes out, remember to cast your stirlings, your danburys & your st clairs' as the pocs they canonly are<3
john is just soโโ fran wins. twice over.
@thornedgrit
โNo you are not โโ he pulled her into his arms around, lips peppering the side of her face with the most gentle and affectionate kisses. โTalk to meโฆโ he whispered.
@thornedgrit
Any lasting signs of delight vanished from his visage, his skin nearly taking on a ghostly white tint as he stared at his wife, horrified.
Had he misread the signs? Had he misunderstood her so terribly to the point of mistaking pleasure with discomfort?
โKateโฆโ he tempted,โ
@lovesustained
on the wall, an addition he would always thank Kate for. Lips pressed into a small twist in an attempt to refrain oncoming tears, he looked from the painting to her with a slight shake of his head. โ
* / here to be annoying again and say that people should listen to Violet more when she says he used to always have a kind word and joke for others. THE SWEETEST BOY RIGHT HERE.
* / jumping back on what
@lovesustained
&
@undouxamour
have said, please feel free to interact with Anthony !
I know some people have already told me I was intimidating but trust me donโt bite. In fact the reason why I donโt usually dm first is because Iโm a little too shy. ๐ญ
@thornedgrit
rare at rest whenever he was in her presence, gently wrapped her arms around his neck as he lifted up his head again, turning it to kiss the inside of her elbow.
โI will have you know that my marital duties are very important to me viscountess.โ He mumbled against her skin, โ
* / I will not discuss plot points on the TL for a good week (because not everyone can jump on the show right away) BUT I will have a S3 layout and my DMs are wide open to discuss the season !!
* / My origin villain story is people pretending that Anthony is nothing but an overly serious man who never has fun and is despised by his siblings.
We didnโt have an endless number of infos throughout season 2 (and the book) for people to make him a flat character. Even S1โ
@thornedgrit
โSoโฆ busyโฆโ each word both preceded and followed by a lingering kiss, it was with a final, low hum that Anthony pressed his face deep against her neck. He unabashedly breathed in her scent, making no effort to hide how much it pleased him, not that he needed to. His hands โ
@thornedgrit
For a moment, he thought his consoling words worked their magic and a smile would eventually find its way upon her lips. Alas, he had only jumped head first into an ocean of delusion.
If her tears ran dry, her bashfulness was still persisting. Eyes widening as she completely โ
@thornedgrit
Anthony listened to every single word that left the lips of his wife. Those sweet lips that were capable of offering him the smallest bit of bliss, whether it was through a kiss, loving words or a mere smile. Those very same lips that were now gifting him the most beautiful โ
* / Polin grew so much on me to the point of getting me excited to see their seasons. ๐ฅบ
Not to mention they are truly some of the best humans Iโve ever met in the writing/RP community ๐ฉต
They make any space you share with them feel very safe.
So so so grateful for them.
* / will try to set up a starter call later because Iโd love to write with more people ๐ซถ๐ผ
I donโt bite, donโt be afraid to mention my Anthony in anything!
* / (LRT) I will never stop defending Kate whenever someone accuses her of โstealingโ her sisterโs man, when Anthony was already head over heels for her and Edwina wasnโt in love with him at all. Because itโs just terrible reading and a wrong opinion overall ๐
@SOPHlABECKETT
* / Violet and Mabel kissing and dancing, baby fevers, Kateโs birthday in between, Lady D and her partner killing it, next gen having a blast, frogs, Benedict having his face smashed into a birthday cake, Colin panicking over fatherhoodโฆ AND a Polin wedding !
if your last name is bridgerton, you descend from a bridgerton, you have married a bridgerton or you have been adopted into bridgertons, you may not skip the masquerade.
* / event where we write baby versions of the siblings just so I can have pre-Edmund death Anthony complimenting Daphneโs dress and consoling Colin when he hurts his knee ๐ซถ๐ผ
* / Important little thing to note, Anthony is still Anthony so expect a cut throat wit when needed BUTโฆ since heโs married to Kate, he is more like his younger self. So more jokes and kind words. Heโs more peaceful and playful.
@lovesustained
There was a time where such a gentle motherly touch was something Anthony did not believe himself entirely worthy of, perceiving her tenderness as something he needed to earn. Time had passed, lessons had been learnt, and his heart had been liberated.
He offered a genuine, โ
* / anyone like they are a cute puppy he wishes to adopt. Especially if your character pushes his buttons. Thatโs not how I wish to write him.
Iโve been developing him for over a year, I have a ton of HCs made up and more to come, if you have any question Iโll gladly answer โ
@lovesustained
boyish smile, head tilting in the direction of her hand, as he bent his knee little enough to make it easier for her, but not enough for it to be too noticeable.
Ah, the painting. Of course, she would notice and wonder.
โIโm afraid that you will have to ask Kate about it, โ