⠀ ( josiah glares at oswald . for someone who misses his sister and claims to love her deeply , he is quick to insult and re - open a wound . and it is not even josiah’s , but jess ‘ . )
⠀ “ pardon me ? “
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Replying to @scornheld
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⠀ “if only she had the maturity to choose the right *life for herself as well.”
⠀ ( within his tone , it is clear josiah has taken offense . he stands straighter , stepping slightly closer to the other man . )
⠀ “ i dare say she requires support , don’t you think so ? she only behaves such a way
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⠀ i would be quite erroneous and a fool to complain . i find some things most difficult to restrain , but you are a untamed fire that likes to burn . and i , a moth to a flame .
⠀ “ i believe she does , sir , “ he replies with eloquent cordiality . some may forget he is an englishman after all . his gentlemanly side reveals itself when beckoned .
⠀ “ she has such a spirit within her , you must know . “
⠀ ( hand is entirely relaxed with her touch , a deep sigh that evokes frustration and feeling immobilized as she inquires him . then josiah shakes his head , likely to further worry jess . )
⠀ “ it is
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Replying to @gravesmade
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jess doesn't like speaking this way of oswald, but the thought of returning to a life in a cage of her family's making? that alone churns her stomach. with pleading eyes, she looks at josiah.
⠀ "what do you suggest we do...?"
⠀ lay upon her with subtle sorrow and sympathy . beneath his moustache a reassuring smile attempts to linger .
⠀ “ i’m uncertain , jess . a predicament like that may be difficult to work with . we could — well , we
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𝓳𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐡 . retweeted
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