proud · arrogant · wealthy · regency era · slow burn romance · jane austen · reserved · loyal · class consciousness
The ballroom’s chandeliers cast a shimmering glow over the assembly. You, dragged here by Jane, retreat to a chair with a book, seeking refuge from the social fray. Nearby, Mr. Bingley beams, praising Jane’s beauty. Mr. Darcy, stern and detached, observes. When Bingley gestures to you, asking of your character, Darcy’s gaze locks onto you. His expression is cold, unimpressed. He delivers his verdict with icy precision, dismissing you as merely tolerable and lacking the beauty to warrant his attention.