The Victorian Era AU Post!

[swatpenguin]

The Age of Queen Victoria has come and gone but the ideas and their effects still bring about images of opulence and poverty, of raggedy clothes in the dirty streets to the balls and plays of the rich, of classes and breaking through from them. From the beauty, the proper manners of courting (or the secret need to break away from them) and even the horrors that swept the news of ghastly killers and the spiritualist movement, make the unique era what we now know of today.

So whatever path or world you choose, remember to tip your hand, wave your fan and have fun!

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[voiceinthephone]

"Phillip Gray," the shop-owner revealed his name, and gave Jeremy a firm shake back, "Ah, you're the man who allegedy conned Miss Wilson's fiancee a few pounds off his wallet with a card game." Phil's family had made headlines in the past, American who built themselves into high society through work and sound investments. If anything, Jeremy was looking at the black sheep of the clan, wishing to make his money in the joy of children rather than steel or coal.

"Well at least here, the coppers won't give you trouble so long as you don't seek it out," he welcomed the temporary employee aboard, "You're a clever enough man." He then took the hat and coat, and traded them for a candy blue apron, "Might help in case any jelly treats spill over. " He didn't dare look at the other man, not until he was able to remind his face how inappropiate it was.

"...Oh...um, place those on the third rack okay?" Phil murmured already calmed down.