𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍.

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

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&&. 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭
𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘯𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@OFAVISCOUNTESS

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

is that envy, I hear?

[* 𝓜R.‍ ‍ℬ𝚁𝙸𝙳𝙶𝙴𝚁𝚃𝙾𝙽 @inkstainstravel]

what a bore!

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@OFAVISCOUNTESS -- the beginning of its journey but one that he's committed himself to. }

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@OFAVISCOUNTESS -- them bring you up some tea? or I could attempt to make a cup of chia. the last attempt wasn't a complete failure.

{ his voice lit with amusement as he recalled his recent attempt at making his wife's preferred beverage. it was a process that was still very much in --

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

he loves her very, very much.

[* 𝓚𝒂𝒕𝒆. @OFAVISCOUNTESS]

She loves him very very much.

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@malletsofdeath -- in order to drop a kiss upon a silken covered shoulder. }

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@malletsofdeath -- she did not. I fear that she believes that leaving me in the dark would either lessen my worry or may stoke my ire.

no, no, you both require rest after the journey back. rest and if my stay is to be extended then I will have word sent to you.

{ he leaned closer --

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

who knew he could love another as much as he loves her?

[* 𝓚𝒂𝒕𝒆. @OFAVISCOUNTESS]

My entire world.

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

{ peering over at his wife, his voice low. }

unfortunately, I must depart today. mother has written that she has a matter which seems cannot be discussed by letter.

{ a frown drew his lips downward. }

the last thing, I wish is to leave you.

[* 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒆. @malletsofdeath]

when are you departing to mayfair?

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@OFAVISCOUNTESS -- a husband who is there to help. you merely have to say the word.

{ he crossed the floorboards, moving to drop down before the brunnette. his hands grasped her own in order to press a kiss to her knuckles. }

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@OFAVISCOUNTESS --
{ forcing himself to look away from the sleeping child and ignoring the urge to watch the child slumber. he met the gaze of his wife. }

you remember what your mother advised? when he rests then so, should you.

but more importantly, you should not forget that you have --

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@tonslilies -- that or we should prepare ourselves for when her latest article would come to light.

I did not take you to care for gossip? seems like Hyacinth has rubbed off on you.

{ he teased, his eyes unable to take themselves off of the woman upon his lap. }

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@tonslilies { the familiar scent of lilies and soap filled his senses, the newspaper lowering as she settled onto his lap.
he leaned forward, a kiss pressed to her jawline ; lingering on the skin before drawing back. }

it would seem that it has been exceptionally slow news day. --

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@OFAVISCOUNTESS -- they would open again, as he fought sleep's beckoning call. }

[𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍. @dutifulrake]

@OFAVISCOUNTESS -- on the child within his arms. soon, his cries would settle. }

have you slept at all since I've left?

{ concern would replace the teasing of earlier as he looked at his wife, stepping towards her. Edmund's eyelids were fluttering as if to sleep but seconds later --