The G.O.A.T.

[Derrick Kenworthy]

Simon Bassett wasn't used to being around this many people, or even making friends. For most of his live he had lived at Clyvedon alone with the household staff. At least until he was 11 and Landy Danbury came in and walked him out. Since then he had been pushing himself to be perfect in very way he could. If they learned fencing--he had to be the best. If they were riding--he had to be the best. While it didn't always work out that he was the best, he tried just the same.

At first he hated it when holiday came and others went home. However, he had learned that it was best if he didn't have anyone around to disappoint. Now, at 17 he had learned to let people flow through his life. While he might call a few friend, he had strong attachments to anyone. Not bonds that controlled his moves.

Walking into hos dorm, Simon tossed his hat toward his bed but froze when he saw the barn animal there. A goat. There was a goat in his dorm where he could have sworn his other hat used to be. The goat started making a lot of noise, so Simon took a step back and closed the door. It was as if he hoped that if he opened it again the goat would have been his imagination.

There was only one who would do this to him. "Bridgerton." He hissed in both full amusement, and equal friendly-anger. Turning so he back was to the door, Simon looked around--almost knowing his friend would be lurking.

Anthony Bridgerton

[Anthony Bridgerton]

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Anthony was rather proud of himself indeed! Pulling off such a prank took skill and meticulous planning. Not only to find the creature, but to apprehend it, as well as sneak it into the dorm. This was no easy task and while Anthony knew that such skills should be reserved for something more . . . productive, he knew it all would be worth it once he saw his friend's expression.

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The two had become friends; good friends. And he valued this bond with the man. He was hiding around the corner, having heard Basset's approaching footsteps and revealed himself when he stepped into his room . . . only to quickly step out of it. It was at that point that Anthony could no longer stifle a chuckle, which turned into laughter upon seeing the man's face. "Something wrong Basset?" He asked rather innocently. "Why, it's almost as if you've seen a goat." Oh this was too good! If only there was a way he could capture this perfect moment, and that expression on his face. Sheer perfection indeed!

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Why a young man as serious as Simon enjoyed spending his days with Anthony didn't make since to many. However it was because he was so serious that he enjoyed spending time with Anthony. He had never had a brother, or family, that did these things to him. No one dared crossed him often because of his 'father'. Yet, Anthony had never cared that Simon was the son of a Duke--he had only seen Simon as a friend. And to which, Simon was grateful.

"It's amusing that your words follow such a direct path to the events." Simon told his friend, "It is as it seems that you might know something about this?!" This being the goat that was currently making a meal out of his clothes! Simon moved forward quickly to his friend, but they both paused when one of the professors walked by. As if they both knew it was best not to draw attention. It took but seconds for the professor to pass but it felt longer.

Once the hall was clear once more, Simon looked at his friend. "It ate my hat!" Simon didn't raise his voice to this, as he didn't yell. Simon never yelled. However he did emphasize his words more now then he had ever before. This was why he was friends with Anthony. It brought such things to his life.

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[Anthony Bridgerton]

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Oh this was truly too good! Anthony continued to laugh at his friend's reaction, commenting on how his words so accurately described the circumstance. "I am truly a wonder," he played along, clearly amusement and making no effort to hide it. That is, until their professor walked back. Anthony quickly composed himself, looking down at the ground as he used every ounce of self control within him to hold back his laughter.

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There was still a hint of a smile upon his lips, just focusing on the uninteresting ground for he knew that if he looked up at Basset, he would burst into a fit of laughter. The professor's presence seemed to take far too long but once he eventually disappeared down the hall, Anthony's restrained faltered the moment Simon said that it ate his hat. Once more, the Bridgerton son laughed, trying to keep it down so not to draw back the attention of the staff.

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"Perhaps it did you a favour," Anthony joked. The remark clearly a jest, for there was nothing inadequate about the way that Simon dressed. He was a future Duke; his clothing impeccable and of the finest. However, that just added to the humor to his now vanished hat. "Are you certain it ate nothing else?" Anthony asked. "For you now leave it in your room, unsupervised," he teased, his lips spreading into a grin as if urging him to go in there and see what other mischief the creature has caused.