@ThomasC_HP@HenryC_HP @Eliza__HP He caught himself glancing, catching the noble gaze of Ronanβs portrait that decorated the wall. .
It was then that his smile widened, tears falling without hesitation. And oddly enough, a familiar warmth had returned to this family, one he had missed for far too long.
@ThomasC_HP@HenryC_HP @Eliza__HP Anthony had been on the verge of tears for hours, waiting for a switch of the wind to turn them joyful or otherwise.
But with this news from Eliza, a wide, tearful smile broke free and his cigar was set in the nearest dish β the lord fearing it would fall from his fingertips.>>
Lounging on one of those intricately carved stone benches alongside @Aurora___HP, a smile starting as a group of children sped past in a whirlwind of giggles.
It brought a new light to his eyes as he glanced towards Rory.
βThatβll be your little one soon enough, hm?β
@ThomasC_HP Anthony had been commissioned β tasked with helping a man find his way.
The Viscountess Hastings had given him a nudge and a quick glance to Thomas, Anthony then meeting that lost gaze.
Subtly, hands rose to signal the passage numbers to his friend, hoping he understood.
@Agatha__HP A baritone chuckle begun the moment she started up with her teasing β had he come to enjoy this? Look forward to it even?
The faint pursing and curling of his lips told all.
βI have been known the enjoy a sunrise now and then, champagne in hand. You should try it sometime.β
@Agatha__HP The blonde whirled on her, a grin breaking through the incredulous look he spared his attacker.
βStop it ββ
He warned, entirely nonthreatening.