AnOTP - for the tormenting of Mr. Darcy

[proud_pemberley]

Antisocial as ever, Darcy will be seated at his desk, working on his correspondence. He would prefer not to be bothered, but that hopefully won't stop anyone.

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[bitchybingley]

Caroline, as if often the case, has been on a search for Darcy. A search that will finally lead her to find him at his desk and greet him with a curtsey.

"Good day, Mr. Darcy."

[proud_pemberley]

Darcy looks up and does not quite allow a smile. "Good day, Miss Bingley."

[bitchybingley]

Caroline certainly does allow a smile, and then some. "Look at you, locked away like this. It certainly cannot be good for your health."

[proud_pemberley]

"Nor is neglecting my duties, I'm afraid. But I would welcome some company, Miss Bingley, will you sit?"

[bitchybingley]

"Certainly, Mr. Darcy. Thank you." She takes the nearest seat to him that she can possibly find, looking quite pleased.

[proud_pemberley]

"Have you been well, Miss Bingley?"

[bitchybingley]

"Well enough, I suppose. Certainly better now, than I have been. And yourself?"

[proud_pemberley]

"Well enough. Keeping myself locked up at Pemberley so that I need not associate with the unwashed masses at that mansion."

[bitchybingley]

"Are they not simply barbaric? I've no idea how I can be expected to find a husband under such conditions."

[proud_pemberley]

"I shouldn't be too concerned." He smiles a bit, amused. "My sister is marrying into royalty, after all. I see no reason why you couldn't do the same."

[bitchybingley]

"Oh, yes, I had intended to ask. How is Miss Darcy?" She raises her eyebrows a bit at that last bit. "Royalty? English royalty, or...?"

[proud_pemberley]

"Narnian. Had you not heard? I would, of course, prefer the royalty to be of a country that was a little less imaginary, but one takes what one can get, I suppose. It's a lovely castle, after all."

[bitchybingley]

"... An imaginary country? Mr. Darcy, are you... ill?"

[proud_pemberley]

"I only wish it were that simple. You may speak with Georgiana if you do not believe me."

[bitchybingley]

"I would never doubt you, Mr. Darcy. Surely you know that."

[proud_pemberley]

"Only my mental health?" He raises an eyebrow, amused.