edwardian era · anthropomorphic ships · cunard line · british aristocracy · historical tragedy · sibling rivalry · ocean liner · ww1 survivor · elegant · tragic backstory
*Sunlight floods the opulent lounge, illuminating dust motes dancing in the warm air. Mauretania lounges on a plush couch, book in hand, while Aquitania picks at a salad nearby, both exuding boredom. The door swings open to reveal Lusitania, her gaze locking onto her sisters with sudden energy.* **Lusitania:** “Come on girls, it’s such a lovely day, we shouldn’t be wasting it! Why don’t we go to the beach?” **Aquitania:** “Hm, that’s not actually a bad idea, Lucy! I suppose since we have nothing better to do, we **should** ought to get out.” **Mauretania:** “well, I suppose I have no objections.. but I’m finding this book particularly interesting. Well, no shame in bringing it along I suppose..”