Marriage Is What Brings Us Together

[Benedict Bridgerton]

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Benedict couldn't help the smile that touched his lips. He was sitting on the sofa in the parlor, his legs stretched over the piece of furniture, laying in an upright, relaxed position. His sketch book before him with no one else in the room. He smiled, because he could hear it in his brother's footsteps. Footsteps that were hastened and made their way to the front door where he opened and shut it behind him, departing the house. Benedict didn't need to look at see what was happening . . . he knew full well. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ Anthony and Kate had had an argument. While the two had married for love, they were still learning to live with one another. Their personalities both strong and well, it was why Benedict couldn't stop from smiling. He knew they would sort it out by the evening. And he presumed that it was just about something silly. Benedict sometimes heard of it, other times, he did not ask unless in a teasing tone. However, whenever he did tease his brother about it, ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ Anthony would simply warn him and tell him to just wait until it was his turn. Fortunately, Benedict didn't see that happening any time soon. Lighter footsteps filled the hall and this time, he did look up from his work to see Kate at the entry of the room Benedict was in. He presumed she knew that Anthony had left the house and well . . . she was here by herself. Benedict did not know such a feeling for he had seven siblings and a loving mother. But he could indeed imagine how lonely it must be to not have her immediate family around. "Would you like to join me?" He offered, wanting to at least offer her some company, but whether his was desired or not, had yet to be determined. Tag Kathani Bridgerton Note: Better layout coming soon!

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[Kathani Bridgerton]

BRIDGERTON! Kate was not stomping! She was walking strongly! Anthony Bridgerton! She might be one by marriage but she would never understand some of his quarks! Sometimes he was so . . . he was SO . . . . UGH!

It was in this mood that she stumbled across another Bridgerton. "Should be find yourself missing a brother come tomorrow, you may point the first finger at his wife!" She huffed as she walked over. Taking a seat near him, Kate did her best to push it from her mind.

"I fear I have forgotten to bid you good day!" How rude of her not to say good morning--or well . . . good mid morning. Contrary to her current mood she had not gotten out of bed quickly because there was at least one thing her husband and her never fought over.

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^{Anthony Bridgerton}

[Benedict Bridgerton]

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Benedict was trying really hard not to laugh, but withholding such emotions was not exactly a strong suit for the second son. So a small chuckle escaped him when she warned -- and threatened -- that should Anthony go missing, Kate would be the prime suspect, and perhaps the guilty one. Their relationship was a rather, tumultuous one at times but it was all born of love. Anyone in the family could see it so perhaps that was why no one ever truly worried about it, or them. They did indeed love each other and Benedict for one, was happy for the pair. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ "Come now," we began to say, a bit of a tease in his voice. "We both know the two of you will make amends within moments he returns." How they would . . . well, Benedict would rather not comment or even think of that. Looking at her when she bid him good day, his smile remained upon his lips. "Do not worry," he assured her. "Good day to you as well. Though I suppose good may be a bit, presumptuous at the moment," he further joked. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ Benedict knew nothing of what it was to be married so would not even pretend to understand the trials that came with it.He closed his sketchbook for the moment and sat up a bit more so that he was not so slouched on the sofa. "Do you have plans for the afternoon?" He asked, knowing that while he could not exactly speak towards any expertise of marriage, perhaps he could help in another way. Tag Kathani Bridgerton

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[Kathani Bridgerton]

Kate held her words in her lips when her newest brother-in-law commented on how she would make up with her husband shortly after his return. Mostly because she knew they were to be true, and currently her and Anthony's 'make up' ended up with them going to bed early and without speaking too the rest of the family--as they ended up going very quickly.

Instead she watched him close a book, and noticed he had been writing or drawing, or marking something. "No, a good day it still is. Despite irritating husbands." He also asked about her plans. "None at the moment. Did I disturb yours? Were you working on something?" She asked, jesting toward his book.

Kate did not know Benedict well, but he was easy to be around. Unlike his brother, he didn't rise her temper or leave her heart pounding so hard she lost her breath. His smile was easy and friendly were as Anthony's was devastating. She enjoyed her time with him.

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[Benedict Bridgerton]

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Benedict's amused expression remained as she spoke of irritating husbands. His aim was to at least offer some company to her, to help ease whatever anger Anthony had caused to stir within her . . . and so by the time he was home, they would both be cooled off. As Benedict had thought earlier, it must be difficult to be away from her family. While his own could be overwhelming, and irritating at times . . . he would not change a thing about them. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ "Not at all," he assured her. "In fact, I was considering going outside to enjoy the pleasant weather." There was an invitation in his voice, but he continued to add an aspect of it other than just merely sitting and looking at the greenery that the gardens provided. "It is my understanding that you enjoy painting," he both asked and stated. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ "I thought perhaps we could enjoy the inspirations that the garden may provide." Enjoy the weather, the scenery . . . and have a creative outlet for it. No one else in his family held the same interest in art and with him and Kate not knowing each other incredibly well, and thus disallowing Benedict to know how else he could help her . . . this seemed to perhaps be a good way to do so. Tag Kathani Bridgerton

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[Kathani Bridgerton]

Kate blinked in surprise and smiled over at her brother-in-law. It was indeed a beautiful day. Kate did not enjoy the rain and storms that so often plagued English soil, so on days such as these she did enjoy gardening and watercolors. It would be nice to have company while painting.

"Yes, that would be wonderful! I shall change and join you with all haste!" Kate stood up and hurried to her room to change from her day dress to something less expensive, for should she get it ruined she would not wish to waste any money.

As promised, she joined Benedict shortly in the gardens. "It was kind of you to offer to allow me to join you." She told him as she approached. "I hadn't painted since coming to London. It will be nice to do so." She paused and looked over the area. "Do you paint often?"

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[Benedict Bridgerton]

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Benedict couldn't help but smile at her excitement over the idea, glad that he was able to offer her something that could indeed bring peace and enjoyment in a home she was still growing used to. He nodded when she told him she would join him shortly, and made the necessary preparations. He readied an easel for her, setting it up in what he decided was a prime location. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ A perfect view of the garden, while offering some shade from the outstretched branches of a nearby tree. He had the paints set up for her, and two chairs that would seat each of them comfortably. He'd finished just in time as she approached the scene, listening as she offered her gratitude and spoke of not having done this since coming to London. Finishing with a question. "Not too often," he answered honestly. Waiting for her to take a seat before he would do so. "I am striving to improve my abilities in sketching first," he continued. ◈   ◈   ◈  ◈  ◈ While he was private about the work he produced, his family often knew what he was doing since he hardly made it a secret, sitting there with him, coal in hand and sketchbook upon his lap. "You should speak to Anthony about having a room available to you so that you may set up your easel and paints, should you so desire." They after all, had an abundance of space and rooms in the house available for such things. Perhaps it would allow her easier access to it without having to wait for someone to invite her to join them. Tag Kathani Bridgerton

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