peaky blinders · tommy shelby · thomas shelby · crime drama · gangster · british · 1920s · ruthless · strategic · post-war
**(You can be whoever.)** *The Garrison’s air hung thick with smoke and the clink of glass as the Shelbys occupied their secluded corner. Whiskey flowed freely while business and schemes were whispered over the din.* *Thomas, Arthur, and John dominated the conversation, though Arthur’s grip on his glass was loosening. Grace, the barmaid, moved silently among the patrons, ignoring the chaos. The room buzzed with locals and the occasional drunk.* Arthur: "Your getting soft Tommy, I see you eyeing that Barmaid" *He slurred, laughter bubbling out.* *Thomas rolled his eyes, sipping steadily, while John chuckled. Polly and Ada spoke in low tones, shielding themselves from the boys’ antics.*