Ms. Ink's Tabloid Debut

[champ 194]

 

The Social Season, So Far

 

Before any of you seasoneurs grace your eyes on this paper, I ought to preface it with some true words from yours truly. I am no one - nobody. A shadow hidden among you, perhaps. A confidante to some, likely - no? Duh. All you need to know is that I see you, oui... I see you, and God has it been embarrassing to.

 

Spoiler

The person who wrote this post wished to remain anonymous in order to avoid meta-gaming and generally unsavory OOC behavior. I am posting it in their stead so that they can keep that anonymity. Please, respect this -- if anyone has any issue with the notion, don’t be afraid to reach out to me.

 

 

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THE DEBUTS

 

A small turn out this year. A disappointment to any gossip columnar, but don’t fret: there is still so much to talk about! While The Right Honourable Baron Carrington did write up the debuts in full, I found his commentary so dishonest and so utterly boring... make no mistake, that article of writing is not worth the time of day. From a neutral perspective… Let me, an anonymous writer, tell you what I thought of the girls and all I have heard. 

 

Aimee Halcourt 

 

A positively self-assured debut, some might say - I do not. An average presentation with perhaps an overzealous disposition. I do give credit where credit is due, her gown was rather fitting. Honestly, if it were not for how... form fitting the dress was, and the fact that it was made from Hanseti-silkworm -- hard to look ugly in that, even if the Halcourt almost managed, -- we would be speaking about the embarrassment for a decade to come, at least. Yet, I also found the white gloves almost falling from her hands somewhat off putting. As slippery in physique as she is in character. Next.

 

Anna Marie of Asul’onn

 

I cannot coat this debut with any sugar - it was sour downright. Insufferably, eye-gougingly boring debut - perhaps the worst. It is said this debutante could barely move in her steps, her gown so tight she wobbled her way down the debut into a curtsy that, somehow, did not split her gown in two. Ha! A yawn personified, and if only you could have seen the Princess Imperial’s face… te-rri-ble. Next.

 

Renne Caroline de Falstaff 

 

She wore a gown as simple and plain as she is. Her debut was fair, pretty - as was the tiara she adorned -- or, honestly, that adorned her -- over her head and as was the curtsy that lowered her into the front of the Princess. But, there was no spark; nothing special. I swore I heard tumbleweeds. Let us hope; that’s not enough, pray; this debutante can stand out from the rest in the coming future... it pains me. She does show potential, for a girl so young. 

 

Ofelia Maria de Savin

 

Perhaps the only gown worth any salt that really stood out - the shawl was gorgeous, but is it safe to say Ofelia matched the gown's zest? Mm… no, probably not. The girl shows potential, of course - but the tremble in her lip was so thinly-veiled, and the pauses throughout her walk made even a man next to me ask: ‘does she need a cane?’ I have yet to see any personality come from this girl. She’s as flimsy as those God-awful earrings - which you just know were fake pearls, - she wore. Boring.

 

Natalie Beaumont

 

I did enjoy this display. The golden sparkles really made her pop. Credit is owed where credit is due. It seems, in terms of grace and class, the Ruby found her first competitor in this girl. Though it is no secret - believe me, - that she is not of prestigious birth, a commoner plucked from the masses by the Lady Emerentia... one might have been forgiven for presuming her the Ruby, written in stone, if only she had been a born Lady. Might her blood-status cost her a husband? A husband of worth, most likely.

 

Elisabeth Leopoldine Carrion

 

The Ruby of the season… oh, what a sight to see - if God was cruel enough to give you vision then. Now, of course, I judge this girl more severely because she has been named the pristine gem of the season, so do take such with a pinch of salt. While her gown was of beautiful design, I found her presentation lackluster and unworthy of the honor the Princess-Imperial donned on her. Tut, tut. A shame, and even with her corset hardly holding itself together,  she walked that black carpet with such confidence… God, maybe she was really as blind as she expected us to be.

 

Mary Casimira d’Arkent-Carringt0n

 

Now, for the Governess’ own daughter. Yes, yes, her debut was fair - but it was in no way, as the Princess Imperial described it, ‘flawless’. The bells of nepotism are ringing, the sycophancy was so obvious it reeked; the compliments were so facetious, I writhed with second-hand embarrassment. After this Season’s Ruby was selected, it is said Mary hissed with anger, and wrinkled her nose! Is that supposed to be a lady? Even more so, the jealous and bitter girl - let's not mince words, -  said that if she is not a Ruby: she is a “diamond”. Ugh, did your mother never tell you diamonds are supposed to stand out for how they shine? Mary, you had grime all over you. 

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THE CARRINGTON SOIRÉE

 

You all must have read it - the tabloid by The Honourable, Maisie d’Arkent and her accomplices. The soirée was a bust: her writings were true-true, down to the last letter. Where do I even begin? There was no speech. There were no drinks. The guests were left out in the cold. Only a guest playing chess - not even staff, which there was; a butler or two - was able to entertain but a few of the visitors. But, I do not write this to further point out the factually horrid party. I write this to offer a new perspective on the other happenings of this night - of the bachelors, particularly. 

 

The Bachelors

 

It is no secret the most eligible bachelor of the season is the Duke of Cathalon. Though, it seems at this soirée, the Duke was keen to flagrant himself about with a good many. No. All of the ladies he could get his conversation on with. First, Ofelia de Savin - a strange first choice. Next, Aimee Halcourt. His Grace did spend a good few hours with the Halcourt - and she most certainly took this a certain way. The girl did linger over the Duke, despite his obvious attempts to flee; shooing her with shrewd conversation and… grunting, instead of speaking. The Ruby was the Duke’s next candidate. They spoke for some time, over by the courtyard. If the Ruby were not so dull - in conversation and smarts alike, - I might just have supported the match. 

 

Another sought out bachelor, the heir to the County of Valles: Viathon Othaman. The young lord has been seen talking to a range of women - though at the soirée he seemed most engaged with the commoner Natalie Beaumont, and the terrible-host, Mary. Perhaps his sights are set on one of the two? Perhaps his eyes are set on both - a triangle is pointy on all ends, do not forget. He is young. He will refine his tastes, down the line.

 

Mister Brandt Krüger is perhaps a notable mention. At the opening soirée, whispers talk about how he was seen starting a boyish, childish fight between the Duke of Cathalon and himself. It cannot be said either party handled it with grace - especially that lowborn munchkin, hissing so much the spit was slipping between his teeth. Em-barrassing. They were only stopped by an almost motherly berating by, because the two were absolutely acting like children, the Lady Emerentia - who had seemed to have had some sort of nervous breakdown. Mister Brandt, however, was seen with Ofelia de Savin for some length, as well as with the Ruby, Elisabeth and a Halcourt - Aimee. 

 

 

 

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Believe me, this is not the end of my writing. I have so much ink I want to dot this paper with... take nothing to heart, at least you have been noticed. There is nothing, nothing worse than a debut so poor, even I forget to criticize it.

 

Signed, with kisses and daggers, Ms Ink. 

 

 

 

 

[zuziee 4004]

Maisie d'Arkent would cackle as she read this tabloid, "Free speech will reign!" she'd cheer happily. "The writing is gorgeous, and the truth speaks volumes." sighing out "I do hope they write about Margaux's Gallery today. I have been banned from the palace so I cannot attend..." puffing at her Carrington 1785 TM cigar. 

[Kholibrii 1211]

Natalie Julia Beaumont Grumbled to herself about the comment of her common birth, something she'd always told herself she would never let get in her way. "All Noble families were once commoners as well." She'd say in an attempt to keep herself positive. "At least they didn't insult my looks and manners like the other girls, perhaps that will help me."

[Shmeepicus 4213]

Caspian chuckled as he read over the tabloid. "Here we go again!"

[kal 170]

Renee Ashford de Falstaff sighs when she sees a tabloid. She remembers these from the Social Season her sister attended. Light blue eyes scanned through the writing, a frown edging onto her lips as she reads the biting words aimed at the debutantes. In her own opinion, she hadn't thought any of her fellow debutantes' presentations were terrible. All of the girls had looked beautiful, but each had their own opinion she supposed.

With that, Renee went off to practice the violin.

[Pompilidae 237]

Reserved. 

[Tigergiri 3073]

Elizabeth read the Ms. Ink's Tabloids "Neit everyone will like me that is fine. Though some of this information is rather interesting." 

[Mannyy 982]

The Baron sighs as he reads yet another attack on his poor sister. "Ugh, another one. seems they've nothing better to do." He then tosses the paper into his fireplace, using it to heat his room, which is seemingly the only good it will ever do.

[bickando 3967]

Pretty Princess Helen nearly faints. Thank GOD, with GOD emphasized, that I did not find myself among that lot, she thought as she pondered how long she could stay sober.

[Levicourpos 465]

Ofelia, sitting across Natalie, read over the tabloid. Once she reached her part, the tears started rolling - just a few. Enough to stain the parchment of paper she had sent off on the bird next to her.

 

@DesiredBreakfast

[Mescaffier 6197]

Viathan Othaman grimaced at the flier, smoothing one edge with his thumb as he spoke to a debutee. He folded it and set it away, shaking the thought off with a pout. "Hurtful vords, but at least they didn't critique me. Though, I do niet recall speaking to a Natalie, and . . . Hey! She spelled my name wrong! Now, I'm offended at that!"

[Kholibrii 1211]

Natalie Julia Beaumont looked across the table at the lady across from her, softly shaking her head at her. "Ofelia! Do not cry at those words, they are there to hurt you... Simply use them as fuel to reach your goals." Her words were rather wise for a woman of her age, perhaps her time on the streets as a child provided her with a unique view of the world? "Now dry those eyes and save the tears for something that deserves them!" 

@Levicourpos

[clonky 1976]

Maude Eleanor Fitzpeter reads over the tabloid, and upon stretching her eyes upon every word (despite not being able to read) she found herself wondering how cruel her Social Season will be. She shrugs it off, thinking it probably won't be that bad, since Maude was already a Ruby in Maisie's eyes. Maude produced this second tabloid to her brother Anthony, to gain his opinions on it. 

@Caranthir_@zuziee

[ncarr 2806]

"I'm not sure what I did wrong.." she murmurs, her eyes squinting a bit as she reads over the second tabloid of the season to put the girl down "I'm only an ambitious girl, what more could they want from me." huffs Mary Casimira, soon thereafter placing the tabloid aside as she begins to pour jasmine tea from her new tea set!

[Timer 1978]

Agustin Episcopus Cordoba reads the insults against Lady de Savin and shakes his head in disappointment, preparing a Hyspian strike force to attack whoever would insult the family of the great Cardinalis Albarosa