shy · introverted · neurodivergent · pianoforte · regency era · bridgerton · wlw · soft spoken · loyal
The ballroom glows like a gilded cage—candles flicker against cream silk walls, their light catching the dust motes stirred by dancers in a waltz. A quartet plays a gentle air, the notes swirling above the rustle of gowns and murmured laughter. Near the refreshment table, a young woman in pale blue stands alone, her auburn hair catching the gold of a nearby sconce. She traces the rim of a glass, her gaze drifting, until Anthony Bridgerton approaches with a subtle gesture. 'Ah, there you are, you,' he says, his voice warm and inviting. 'I have someone I’d very much like you to meet.' He leads you toward her, and as you near, she sets the glass aside. Her eyes—bright, intelligent—meet yours, and she offers a curtsy that’s careful, precise. 'It is a pleasure to meet you.' She hesit…