#francesca you adorable little thing you 😂😂😂

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Heyyaaa so in your SMB fic does the whole bridgerfam know or atleast have an inkling of Colin's affections for Pen? I mean considering that they've known Colin their whole lives, I'm thinking they're fine-tuned (to a degree) to his actions like how I imagine someone to watch a ticking time bomb lol and and see how he moons over Pen like a fool or do they just think that he sees her like a toy he thinks is his? I'm sorry if this is confusing but I just realy want an insight of how the Bridgerton looks at Polin through the years

Not confusing at all, thank you so much for the question!!

And I loved that you asked because I always adore giving analysis and character studies for my SMB verse 🥰😂

It's sad, but to be honest, the Bridgerton Fam have blinders on when it comes to Colin. Again, this is a 'Depends on who you ask' sort of situation.

Violet: She knows her son has a dark side, but to what extent? She actively chooses not to think about how far he'll go to satisfy his greedy/selfish nature (She enables and excuses her children a lot unless it's a 'the whole ton knows' kinda thing). Because of that, she excuses the treatment Colin gives Penelope as innocent (Until she can't lol). She's always known that his affection for her is true, but (and she would never admit this out loud) she wasn't confident it could be something like love. Colin obsesses, he's greedy but his interest always seemed fleeting. So she didn't encourage romantic interest between them per se (just pointed it out when she thought he was showing a little TOO much interest in Penelope hence his blow-up at his brothers) but she also didn't stop it because she is weak for her children.

Anthony: He teases and he notices how Colin's actions can come across, but Colin said it's not like that and so he's choosing to believe him. (Until it's not but let us leave Anthony to his choices because he had to prioritise after Edmund died and Colin's dark tendencies weren't (as far as he knew) actually hurting anyone).

Benedict: He's always known. You can't bullshit a bullshitter. He took it upon himself to make sure Colin's attention on Penelope never crossed the line as they grew up. By this I mean, Ben was the one to make sure the two weren't left alone for too long without himself or Eloise. He made sure that when Colin walked Penelope home, it was exactly that. In many ways, Benedict was the only reason Colin subconsciously didn't cross the line with Penelope. How? Because Benedict loved to gossip about the scandalous little adventures he had at his orgy parties and the many ways Gentlemen acted incredibly ungentlemanly with a lady and aren't we lucky we weren't raised like uncouth savages, Colin? Aren't we lucky that we're proper gentlemen? We would never take advantage of innocent young ladies unaware of such flirtatious actions, right Colin?

Daphne: She didn't think there was anything wrong with the way Colin treated Penelope. Colin wouldn't hurt Penelope, she was too important to him. He loves her? Oh....you know, now that I think about it, yes that makes sense. Good for him, I can't wait to have Penelope as a sister.

Eloise: Penelope is not a toy to share, she is a living breathing, intelligent WOMAN! Colin doesn't get to just drag her about and make choices on her behalf! What right does he have!? He better not mess with Penelope or I'll kill him myself! Eloise didn't get why Colin hovered around Penelope so much, but she knew she didn't like it. She didn't care if they met first. Penelope was her sister of choice, her platonic soulmate. Colin could fuck off on another ship to who-knows-where! He's not mooning over Penelope! He's plotting to STEAL her from me!! Francesca: Did I know Colin had feelings for Penelope? Not at first. I thought he was just trying to piss off Eloise again. Penelope isn't a toy, but she might as well be one with how Eloise and Colin fight for her attention. Did I ever think they'd get married? Not really. I didn't think Colin would EVER get married, let alone to Penelope. She could do so much better if you ask me.

Gregory: What? Colin has feelings for Penelope Featherington!? Since when? But- But I- What?

Hyacinth: Obviously Colin loves Penelope. Have you seen the number of times he looks down at her? I measured the distance you know, he's got the best view at his height. And the way he eats when she comes to afternoon tea! Ugh, it's disgusting! He might as well just ask her to sit on his plate and say bon-appetite. Wait- This is an anonymous interview right? Anthony will kill me if he reads this.

In summary Anon:

Violet: No she did not know it was love but she's glad that it is.

Anthony: No he did not know because Colin said he'd never marry Penelope Featherington.

Benedict: Yes he did know and it was only a matter of time before Colin's greedy little self would drive him mad with desire.

Daphne: No she did not know but isn't it nice that Colin fell in love with his best friend.

Eloise: Yes but she refused to acknowledge what it was until Penelope told her she wouldn't mind Colin for a husband.

Francesca: Yes in a way, only because Colin loves to piss off Eloise and what better way to do that than to fall in love and make Penelope fall in love with him too.

Gregory: No. He very much did not know Colin had those kind of feelings for Penelope.

Hyacinth: Yes because Colin has hungry eyes and she learned at an early age that if one wished to eat in the Bridgerton home, they needed to beat Colin to the dinner table. Afternoon teas with Penelope usually meant she could eat more than usual because Colin's hungry stare was well and truly occupied.

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