Brigit's Flame - January Week 3 - Arrival

[shadowdream]

Phillip deftly plucked a glass of red wine from the tray of a passing servant and strode out of the ballroom. Now was the best time for a little work. The party was bustling, and most of the guests were engaged in their own entertainments. The older gentlemen had retired to the game room for the evening. The ladies and the young gentlemen were in

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[fawatson]

Raffles move over!

[shadowdream]

Er??

*googles* Oooooh. *laughs* Well, unintentionally, I suppose there are similarities! *chuckles* I've not run into Raffles before, promise! :)

I think I am going to have to find those books, sometime AFTER I finish writing the novel. ;) The characters are well and different enough, as far as I can see... But I wouldn't want there to be any more similarities than there are already!

*chuckles* Regardless, thank you for the compliment!! :)

[shadowdream]

Thank you very much!! :)

There is at least one more section to this one.. I'm not sure I'll make it to next week anyway, but if I did, I still think this story would be on the back burner for a week. I have an idea that would technically fit.. But it would be a stretch, and I'd rather see something fitting done for the prompt. :)

[vyvyan_wilde]

I'm liking each of these stories more than the last!
I'm glad we get to see Philip being sneaky in this one; he's very smart, he is. And it was quite suspenseful, wondering if someone would catch him in the act.

I love the little details- the foul wine, the activities of Marwell, plus interesting bits of Philip's history scattered around.

My favorite line: "As the doors closed behind him, the cacophony of the evening was muffled and muted, falling to a rather tolerable din, which became a murmur, a low hum, with each step down the hall he took." <-- It's so tight and descriptive, yet flows well.

I could have read have read this story all day; it ended too soon! Can't wait for more :3

[shadowdream]

Thank you very much! Your comments are always so kind! :) I really appreciate them, and the time you take to point out what worked! Thanks!

Doesn't look like I'm going on to next week. I might write the next part up as a jff. Especially since the suicide part is a stretch. If I don't, it will surely be up soon. Either as an entry next month, or just put up here to conclude it for those who have been following. :) If'n you like, I'll add you, so you can see it if it doesn't make it up for the flame. :)

[vyvyan_wilde]

Yes, that sounds great; I'll add you :)
I look forward to reading the next part!

[ct_hol]

Very lovely piece. Can actually picture the rich colours and smells as well as the lighting.

Very intriguing, good luck!

[shadowdream]

Thank you very much! :)