[When he confirms that he likes her as well, there’s is almost a relief that comes over her. It’s not that she doubted whether he did or not, but it is hard to feel anything else about a person if one does not know how they feel. She looks a little more contented when he touches her cheek gently.]
I am sorry. I know this must seem so silly compared to all this city offers and how learned some people must be.
[She’s even more touched by his compliments and on instinct she places a hand on his leg without thinking. By nature she is a physically affectionate person. He seems to get her more than any here, and she really is grateful for it.]
It is not that I am not wanting. [In all of the definitions of the word. And of him in particular.] I also do not wish to overwhelm myself too quickly either. It has been a lot to come here with nothing and to have to learn so much. Not just about this subject matter either. And I do want to—- do things, with you in particular. I am glad we are of the same mind then. I would hate for you to think any less of me over something I truly could not have helped before coming here. Or that something may change between us.
[Having no interest in men save one that she could not have with the added bonus of a very sexist society that did not educate its ladies on such things meant she was certainly on a learning curve in the city, and she was interested and trying things. After all it is what has lead her to this moment.
And Eloise is not expecting love or any grand romantic gestures. She is not Daphne. She would rather someone exercise her mind, engage in her fully. While Bridgertons have the supposed misfortune and burden to marry for love in this city all Eloise really wanted was to gain a closeness or a deep friendship, but she hates the very feeling that she is so unknowing on so many subjects that make her come across as possibly ignorant or uneducated. It is the worst feeling for her. And for someone like him to think anything like that of her would be the greatest insult.]
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I am sorry. I know this must seem so silly compared to all this city offers and how learned some people must be.
[She’s even more touched by his compliments and on instinct she places a hand on his leg without thinking. By nature she is a physically affectionate person. He seems to get her more than any here, and she really is grateful for it.]
It is not that I am not wanting. [In all of the definitions of the word. And of him in particular.] I also do not wish to overwhelm myself too quickly either. It has been a lot to come here with nothing and to have to learn so much. Not just about this subject matter either. And I do want to—- do things, with you in particular. I am glad we are of the same mind then. I would hate for you to think any less of me over something I truly could not have helped before coming here. Or that something may change between us.
[Having no interest in men save one that she could not have with the added bonus of a very sexist society that did not educate its ladies on such things meant she was certainly on a learning curve in the city, and she was interested and trying things. After all it is what has lead her to this moment.
And Eloise is not expecting love or any grand romantic gestures. She is not Daphne. She would rather someone exercise her mind, engage in her fully. While Bridgertons have the supposed misfortune and burden to marry for love in this city all Eloise really wanted was to gain a closeness or a deep friendship, but she hates the very feeling that she is so unknowing on so many subjects that make her come across as possibly ignorant or uneducated. It is the worst feeling for her. And for someone like him to think anything like that of her would be the greatest insult.]