#adamgail victorian au

[deerabigailhobbs]

Thinking of adamgail siblings Victorian au again...

Abigail would 100% be in a rigged "trap" inspired by the trials of witches. Tied to a chair and thrown into a river while Hoffman monologues about how accusing women of being witches was a sure way in keeping them quiet (Hoffman would be an absolute prick in this, I'm sorry Hoffman fans).

[deerabigailhobbs]

Victorian Adamgail Siblings AU anyone?

Little unedited drabble:

Abigail and Adam are the children of Garret Jacobs and Louise Hobbs. Garret Jacobs is new money, taking advantage of the ever growing industrial revolution and growing a hunting empire selling his animal meat and pelts. Louise, his wife, tragically died from tuberculosis a few years prior, and his children saw a drastic change in their father's personality. He had always been slightly short tempered, but this increased tenfold. He berated his son, spitting vile words at the man anytime he could, and obsessed over his daughter, doting on her, refusing to let her step outside on her own for fear of her catching an illness. And whenever one of them stepped out of line, he became violent. Meticulously leaving bruises and marks which could be covered in public.

On a particularly foggy evening, Abigail wakes to a thud coming from the dining hall. She rushes down the staircase, nightgown fluttering behind her, to see her father, dead on the floor, the moonlit night shining down on the knife beside him. And then she saw her brother. Face white as a sheet and hands stained with blood.

"He said he was going to take care of you. Be certain no harm would ever come to you. I... I acted before I could think."

Abigail panics, her eyes fluttering, hands shaking. She's not even sure how she's breathing before Adam gives her something else to gasp about.

"I have an idea. But I'll need your help."

And there in the dining room, which appeared to be growing colder by the second, Adam discussed his plan.

They were going to frame their father's death on the Jigsaw killer.

Short character details and other notes below (also rushed):

Abigail Hobbs: A timid yet determined girl who has recently taken a place as Dr Gordon's apprentice, despite the setback of her gender. However, while trying to distance herself from her father's death, she's pulled closer to a different kind of monster.

Adam Hobbs: A young, handsome man who is obsessed with any recent developments of a new technology, the camera. With this futuristic device, he captures everything he can, the flowing lakes near his home, the crowds of people in town, and the butchered bodies of jigsaw victims, trying to string together the murders himself. He just hopes his recent stunt doesn't make him a new suspect.

Dr Lawrence Gordon: The town's doctor and coroner, who has been overseeing the recent jigsaw murders. He's a kind man, the perfect role model for any aspiring gentleman, but the more he goes down the jigsaw rabbit hole, the more he's certain he won't come out unscathed.

John Kramer: An extremely wealthy man whose family benefited greatly from the industrial revolution, owning factories all over the country. Those who have met him say he's somewhat of a mystery, as if the only way he can communicate is via riddles, but he's rarely seen in public.

Jill Kramer: John Kramer's wife. Unlike her husband, she is seen plenty, always out and being gawked at from the public. Her beauty is well known, and other ladies have tried and failed poorly to imitate her natural born drace and decorum.

Amanda Kramer: John and Jill Kramer's adoptive daughter. If it weren't for the jigsaw murders, her name would be the only one to leave people's snarled lips. She has a knack for scandal, throwing extravagant parties with a limited guestlist. The recent rumours are that she's been seen with various ladies of the night.

Mark Hoffman: Born from a comfortable position of wealth, Mark decided to leave behind the quiet pleasures of his countryside upbringing in favour of being a detective lieutenant. He quickly rose through the ranks, and now finds himself in the middle of the jigsaw murders. However, he appears to be calm about the recent killings, informing the public time and time again that the killer will be found and face justice.

Peter Strahm: Unlike his partner, Peter was born in this town and loathes what the murders have turned the place into, a centre of torture, reading newspaper after newspaper before ripping them up. He's determined he and Hoffman will put a stop to the violence, and yet... He can't help but feel suspicious of his partner in crime.

Set in the mid 1850s purely due to the fact that I love the fashion of that decade. Big skirts my beloved <3

You'll also notice that I haven't added any of the other Hannibal characters. That is because idk! :D Too many characters is hard to keep up with and 3 detectives is gonna get cramped, yknow?

I do wanna add Alana and Margot in somehow tho... I'll make em fit

This probably won't turn into an actual fic or anything (definitely not until I finish my recent one) but who knows

[deerabigailhobbs]

Victorian Adamgail AU still on the brain so here's a rundown of what I think the siblings would wear and why:

Abigail favours the practicality of her clothes while still wanting to be fashionable. The large hoop skirts of the 1850s decade are still visible, however with tight or short sleeves to make it easier when she's working with Dr Gordon. Of course there are times, however, when practicality can be ditched for something more stylish, such as when she is out with her friend Marissa for lunch. She'd mainly wear earthy tones, not wanting to appear too flashy and stand out. Blending into a crowd is what makes her feel most comfortable.

I also know some people headcanon Abigail as Christian, and since it is the 1850s, when religion was more prevalent in day to day life, I think she'd wear a cross around her neck, maybe keep her rosary in a dress pocket too.

Formal wear is different however, ditching the darker colours for something lighter and with more flare

As for Adam, he would be less interested in fashion trends than his sister, putting comfortability above all else. Not only for himself, but for his work. Rigid clothes make it harder to get the best angle for a photo. Loose shirts and lack of coats make him a bit of an anomaly in town, appearing at first like a commoner who's gotten their hands on some fine clothes rather than an upper class man.

Adam is far less of a fan of formal attire, and when going to fancy gatherings and parties, he will show his own small form of rebellion. Necktie slightly loose, one or two undone waistcoat buttons undone, etc. He knows people will talk, but unlike his sister, he doesn't care what the public thinks.

I can imagine the ladies of the town fawning over this "bad boy" who has a button or two undone lol