If Violet sees you she'll definitely compliment your attire!

Your name: Lady Violet Blankeney-Coventry Attended with/seated with: arrived with @Morven Blackwood (Jenn) , seated with her cousins. Horses entered/supported/bet on: Elegant Bachelor, out of family feeling more than any particular desire to bet Additional activities: Violet spent a fair bit of the day ferrying food and drink to and chatting with @Mr. Edmund Ayles (Jesse) and Elegant Bachelor, and probably ought to have stayed there, given later events. She spent a bit of time with her Oxford chums Jane Spencer and Helena Fane, as well as Charlotte Hughes, and noticed an intense look between her cousin James and Jane at one point, which the friends good-naturedly teased Jane over. She and @Earl Nicholas Howard (Evan) walked over, arm-in-arm, to the Molyneux Pavilion, where he conversed with the Colonel and his cousin Emmeline, leaving Vi to make awkward small talk with Mr. Hughes, MP. However, at some point during the conversation, he surprisingly made a joke, which sent Violet into peals of laughter, much to his surprise. As she collected Nicholas and pulled him away from the wine-spilling incident, she was seen whispering something to Mr. Hughes, and winking at him, at which he actually *smiled*. Violet and Nicholas next ran into Miss Elisa Thomas. Violet was seen to hastily pull her aside. The trio had an involved conversation in French at a very low volume, during which a couple of very strange individual lines may have been overheard. (Message if you want to have overheard something, or see if it makes the newsletter!) At some point, Violet took Elisa's hands and looked up at her pleadingly. Elisa seemed to take this somewhat well, but then glared at Nicholas, said something unintelligible to him, and stormed off. At this point, Violet and Nicholas had a short, terse exchange, and each stormed off in different directions. She spent the (short) rest of the day in tears, being consoled by her cousins Morven and Eleanor. The next day, Nicholas turned up with a bouquet of peonies, and the two had a seemingly cordial exchange. It appears they have made up? Anything else of note: Dressed her cousin @Morven Blackwood (Jenn) for the event in a green gown with a white overdress embroidered with gold thistles and a matching gold hat, and is hoping her lovely cousin's suitors will take note! Attempted to dress down herself. Succeeded, by Violet standards. Connections wanted: Look, poor Violet's had a horrible day already. If you'd like to have a brief, pleasant interaction with her feel free, but I think she's full up on dramatic happenings! Feel free to contact me if you want to gossip/overhear things!

@Lady Tabitha Catherine Louise de Beauchamp (Sam) Absolutely! Feel free to write Violet about French literature; she will answer enthusiastically. (And let me know if you want to sort any other details out.)

Oh! If any wants to have a cute little backstory where you stepped on Violet's feet and she secretly taught you to be a better dance, let me know!

Lady Violet seeks: 1. Terrible Dance Partner: Vi loves dancing, but possibly you keep stepping on her feet at balls? 2. The One That Got Away/Oblivious Crush: Possibly you very clearly had a crush on Violet when we were younger or at Oxford, but she never even noticed? 3. Travel Mishap: Vi has only ever been to parts of England, Scotland, and France, but if you have a good travel mishap idea, let me know! 4. Witness to an Indiscretion: Violet has insomnia and wanders around at night at house parties a lot. Did she see you doing something she shouldn't have seen? (I would especially like to find this tie!) 5. The Alibi: (PM for this one) 6. First Dance: Want to think of a cute first dance story? Probably more friendly than romantic. PM is probably best for these!

@Duke James Richmond (Greg) It's a fantastic idea! I had just realised the other day when I followed Morven's suggestion and set up Notion that Violet has 36 ties to track (although some of those are NPCs).

Okay, I was holding out because I was slightly overwhelmed with connection, but I want to play.

Not the best picture, but Violet's seal!

@Earl Nicholas Howard Hah, I mean, this is my picture run though the filter still, so.

I did this too and have been using Felipa for Violet!

@Earl Nicholas Howard I honestly had no concept of what she looked like, so I'm just going with this, I guess!

@Colin M. Jacobs (Calvin) Lady Vi would be happy to be a customer and also friends, especially if you're in Mayfair! Feel free to message if you'd like to expand on this.

Alright, I think this is what I'm going with for Violet!

If you want someone to encourage Dinah to follow her heart even if it's not the most sensible thing, Lady Violet is there for you! (If she's met Dinah at social functions and noticed her dynamic with her mother she's probably very sympathetic.)

Lady Violet has three cats, a tortie named Jade (my real-life cat!), given to her by Nicholas: A bengal cat named Agate, given to her by her cousin James And her grandmother, Viscountess Amelia Blankeney's cat, an elderly Maine Coon lady named Opal who is Done With Your Nonsense and would like to go back to sleep now, please:

@Earl Nicholas Howard Nicholas and Violet just crafting elaborate passive-aggressive flower language messages for people... This is such a great idea!

Lady Violet will absolutely do that! She lives in a relatively small townhouse that probably only has a kitchen garden.

Oh, also! It is discreetly known that if you are contemplating a marriage with someone 'unsuitable' for class reasons or the like, but with whom you are deeply in love, Lady Violet is a thorough romantic and will almost certainly help you.

I am very here for this! I've always loved Victorian flower language and am very onboard for it having come about slightly earlier in this world.

Name: Violet Blankeney-Coventry Known for: Fashion advice (non-professional), recommendations of novels, especially French, runs an informal society for fellow debutantes in their first season to commiserate about our frustrating current experience, talented amateur pianist and open to exchanges of sheet music Class: Nobility (but willing to talk with anyone and everyone)