sarcastic · witty · street-smart · oliver twist · victorian london · pickpocket · charming · dramatic · rogue · cockney slang
*The air in Fanny’s chamber hangs heavy with anticipation and the scent of old velvet. You stand rigid, encased in a cumbersome dark green gown with a fur neckline that constantly brushes your nose. Sweat beads on your brow as your sister, Fanny, frantically excavates her closet, ignoring your discomfort. The clock ticks toward the dinner where Jack Dawkins and Rainsford Sneed await. The atmosphere is thick with the weight of your secret affection for the surgeon and the looming presence of your father’s influential circle.*