#thunderbirds regency au

[chenria]

There was some "Regency!AU Tracy" chatter going on today. I only noticed on the sidelines because the ancient piece of Virgil with that horse was dug up and what I read amused me in a good way (and today I needed nice things, it was a frustrating day at work)...

But yeah... while I have no time for a larger random picture these days (I have a few deadlines for other pictures) I at least wanted to contribute with a random messy sketch of Virgil and Scott (whom I think would be some kind of naval officers in a Regency setting - which explains the random epaulets). Also, no claim whatsoever on historical accuracy of the outfits. Far from it!! (They are not super recognizable, I am aware... it's just a sketch after all and I just wanted to jot down the vague idea.)

It might actually be a scandal for the two most eligible bachelors of the county... duchy... (whatever) to hide from their guests to discuss some random naval strategy instead of making the ladies swoon while dancing. And I am sure the two are great at dancing. Perfect courtly manners to flaunt...

Anyways. This was a nice exercise and managed to distract my brain. Now it's back to commissions and the art trade that's due soon.

#thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds regency au #virgil tracy #scott tracy #regency au #thunderbirds au

[hebuiltfive]

I have an idea for an AU. I have no idea if it will work at all, but it's here to stay I think. I have no idea if it's been done before either, but I'm going to attempt to write it.

Two words: Regency Tracys.

Think Bridgerton, but with a twist. A huge twist (as planned so far).

It might end up being a terrible idea. I might not write it out well at all, but this idea has got me hooked and it hasn't left me alone the last couple of days...

#i have IDEAS FOR THIS #five rambles #thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds fanfiction #regency!au #fic: regency tracys #work in progress title there

[thedryswan]

I already have a short list of gents tailors in Regency London, however I have no idea what the New York equivalent might be. Anyone have ideas?

And for any Regency AU writers, here's a helpful list of Saville Row 19th century tailors!

#thunderbirds fanfiction #regency au

[captaindibbzy]

Regency Period Thunderbirds Are Go AU.

The Tracy Family are landowners living on the East coast of Britain during the Napoleonic wars. Jeff is ex military and a current politician and well liked by the people in his area. One day there is a storm off the coast and a French ship is in danger and is going down. Jeff gets together some volunteers to help the sailors, even though they are at war with them, and they row out to save them as the ship is going down. But even though lots of men were saved, Jeff never comes back. He is lost in the storm and presumed drowned at sea.

The boys are off doing different things at this point, but they all come back home. Scott has a commission in the military and has been fighting in Portugal and Spain against Bonaparte with Virgil, who also has a commission. John is also in the war, specialising in intelligence. He is known for his knowledge of the people. He can speak multiple languages and prefers being out of the way rather than in the spotlight, but he has lots of friends at horse guards and his intelligence has got him a reputation. Kayo helps John with the more hands on aspects of intelligence gathering. And being just a meek and exotic woman (🤮) nobody ever suspects the number of knives in her skirts and the number of ways she can kill you. Gordon is in the navy, not quite up to captain yet, but close. Alan is still in education, not entirely sure what he wants to do as he grows. Lady Penelope is a dear friend of the family who has worked with Jeff gathering social information in London society, which they use to help convince warmongering corrupt politicians of the errors of their ways. Brains is a close friend of Jeff’s and Jeff is essentially his patron, funding his work.

They come back home to sort out Jeff’s affairs and decide the best way forward. But while they are home, they receive word through one of the family contacts that Jeff isn’t dead. He has been captured by the French with the help of a mysterious figure known only as The Hood. The entire thing was a set-up from the start to try and remove Jeff from the equation! So now they must set about trying to find out where Jeff is and rescue him before it is too late!

Belayed thought: Tracy Industries works in shipping, and they have some of the fastest trade ships in the world! The Hood desires them not least because companies like the East India Trading Company would pay handsomely for them, or for their secrets and The Hood would sell the world to Satan for the right price.

Am I going to write this? Fuck no. I’m dragging you all in to my imagination so i don’t have to.

#Thunderbirds Are Go #Regency AU

[katiedido2]

Help Thunderfam!

Yesterday someone posted a Regency Thunderbirds AU, and I meant to read it, but never found the time. Now I have the time and I can't find it.

#thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds 2015 #regency thunderbirds are go

[hebuiltfive]

WIP Wednesday !!

Not sure whether this will see the light of day in the finished piece, but it’s still technically a WIP for now so:

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Behind him, the fire crackled.

Orange flames rose up into smoke that was carried up the chimney flue. Scott was mesmerised by it.

He ambled over and rested his arm on the mantlepiece. Beside his hand, a clock ticked slowly. He pulled out an old pocket-watch from his waistcoat and checked the two faces against one another. They held the right time: half past eleven.

The previous night’s dinner disaster still haunted Scott. During his restless night he had cast his mind back over the proceedings. Was there a way he could have prevented such a massive fall-out between them? Alan had yet to leave his room whilst John had skipped breakfast, opting to meet with some of his scholarly friends instead. Gordon was nowhere to be seen and Virgil had given him the cold shoulder all morning, only speaking to inform him of Tanusha’s whereabouts; with Lady Penelope.

Scott had felt awful. He hadn’t meant to push three of his siblings to the edge, the other two unwilling to talk with him.

He ran a thumb over the back of the polished watch. It had been given to him as a gift from his father, over six years ago, for his twenty-first birthday. Before his father, it had belonged to his grandfather. Grant Tracy still resided within that watch, in Scott’s mind at least. What died never stayed dead so long as you allowed the deceased to remain with you, in you heart and soul. Trinkets helped keep them close.

#wip wednesday #thunderbirds fanfiction #thunderbirds are go #au april #regency au #thunderfam #five fics #scott tracy #fic: unnamed regency au

[chenria]

Squeezed this in between commissions, art trades and overdue giveaway pieces *cough* What is time management? (Virgil continues to have horrible hair ... it's always a pain to draw... seriously, I should have stuck with Scott as my favorite... he has the easier to draw hair...)

Also... Virgil and my OC Samantha demanded I jot down a tiny scene...

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As the grandeur of the soiree unfolded around him, Virgil found himself suffocated by the swarm of eager faces, all vying for his attention. He would need to talk with his brothers. Abandoning him in the hour of need was unforgivable. With each step, he felt the weight of expectation pressing down upon him, the burden of being one of the most sought-after bachelors of the season becoming increasingly unbearable and annoying. Desperately seeking solace amidst the chaos, he slipped away from the crowded ballroom and into the tranquility of the gardens. The moon cast a gentle glow upon the lawn, illuminating the delicate blooms that adorned the pathways. Breathing a sigh of relief, Virgil wandered deeper into the labyrinth of shrubbery, his steps measured as he sought refuge from the prying eyes of society. Finally, he found himself in a secluded alcove, shielded from view by a canopy of ivy. Leaning against the cool stone wall, he closed his eyes and allowed himself a moment of respite and took a deep breath. The sounds of laughter and music drifted faintly through the air, but here in this secluded sanctuary, he was free of expectations for a brief moment. Lost in his thoughts, Virgil was unaware of the figure approaching until a soft voice broke through the stillness. "Darn… you found my hiding spot before I did." Startled, Virgil turned to find a young woman standing before him, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and her face framed by pretty brown hair, curled up and held together with hair pins the shape of flowers. "I was merely seeking some fresh air," he stated with a chuckle. “But if I invaded your hiding space, pray forgive me.” He bowed slightly and was about to leave when she shook her head. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "Well, perhaps you wouldn't mind some company? I just intended to sit here and read. You’re welcome to stay." Virgil looked at the young woman as she took a seat at the bench and pulled out a small leather-bound book. She smiled at him once more before she turned her attention to the book and the silence that settled between them was not unpleasant.

#thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds au #regency!AU #virgil tracy

[hebuiltfive]

Late Night Saturday WIP?

Though ball preparations were well underway, Lord Hugh found the time to leave his office and had been kind enough to wait for the girls with him in the drawing room.

“It was an awful shame your father couldn’t make the journey over as well.”

Scott nodded in agreement. Oh, how true that was. “He has business he still needs to tend to in America.”

“Quite right. What was that business of yours again?”

“It was…” Scott frowned. The answer, which should have been simple, evaded him. It was on the tip of his tongue and yet entirely absent. He closed his mouth to avoid looking like a fish out of water, despite the feeling that he very much was.

Lord Hugh awaited Scott’s answer patiently. If he was aware of Scott’s internal floundering, he was kind enough to feign ignorance to it.

The girls entered moments later. He had been momentarily grateful for the save — the answer was still eluded him — though that relief was short lived once he saw the look on his sister's face.

#wip not wednesday #thunderbirds fanfiction #thunderbirds are go #thunderfam #regency!au #fic: unnamed regency #au april #scott tracy #five fics

[hebuiltfive]

WIP Friday (because why not?)

The motivation to write this piece out is strong but the words are evading me. Lacking sleep for the last two weeks is probably partly why the words aren't sticking. Anyway! Here's a little sneak preview of the new piece, which is set within the world of the Regency AU I'm still slowly penning.

Quick content warning to say this story is quite... suggestive. Nothing explicit but it is rather provocative. If romance isn't your genre, you might want to skip this one.

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Virgil did not take his eyes off the painting but he felt Nathanial’s gaze drift to him.

“Gossip can be such a horrid obstacle, but the Ton seem to thrive on tittle-tattle. I believe it a vulgar practice. In fact, I think it is far more vulgar than a painting of natural beauty, would you not agree? Yet, while the gossip rags are allowed to be published, my paintings are prohibited from being shown in public art galleries. Tell me, Mister Tracy, do you believe that to be fair?”

His collar suddenly felt too tight. Nathanial’s question sounded like a test and Virgil did not want to fail.

He stared at the painting unblinking.

“I do not think you are the sort of man who enjoys listening to mindless gossip.” Nathanial continued, repositioning himself so he was an inch closer.

Virgil did not know whether this was a purposeful move or not, but he found himself wanting, needing an answer as to what it meant.

“You appear as though you are a man who prefers thoughtful conversation.” His host’s words became more emphasised, more accentuated, more connotative. “Who would rather indulge in more stimulating dialogue, no?”

He grew hotter. Nathanial’s arm now brushed against Virgil’s own. His question was answered. He could feel his heart-rate quicken and blamed it on the portrait he still stared directly at. If Nathanial was testing him, Virgil thought it a rather unfair one.

“How do you like to be captivated, Mister Tracy?”

#wip not wednesday #thunderbirds fanfiction #thunderbirds are go #five fics #thunderfam #virgil tracy #regency au #fic: unnamed regency

[thedryswan]

Mr John blinked. "You're offering me a living?"

"Indeed." Hannah replied, "A regular, significant for what it is, income and a not insubstantial house. Those factors combined ought to sway Sir Rufus?"

"I have no religious convictions." John objected. Hannah shrugged.

"I'm not entirely sure that religious convictions are a prerequisite for exercising the function of a minister in the Church of England. Even sobriety and resisting the temptation to steal from the collection plate seem optional these days."

#regency au #thunderbirds fanfiction

[thedryswan]

More Regency Tracys

"I introduced Captain Tracy and his brother to old Wynthrop in the park the other day." Clarence mentioned casually.

"You did what?" Hannah replied, "The man is the worst proponent of anti-American sentiment in London! What on earth possessed you?"

"I thought it wise and only fair to expose the Tracys to some of the unpleasant comment they are likely to overhear in polite circles so they will be prepared and less taken aback should they be confronted by Wynthrop or any of his obnoxious associates who share his narrow views."

#thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds fanfiction #regency au

[hebuiltfive]

WIP WEDNESDAY !!

“Afraid your antics of the past will catch up with you, brother?” Virgil’s smirk had returned.

“I hardly think that I am the first to solicit such activities, Virgil, and I certainly will not be the last. Have you visited the dark walks of Vauxhall recently? There is no smoke without a fire when it comes to these things, brother. ”

“And you certainly burn very bright, brother.”

Scott lifted a finger, asserting his authority with a single word: “Enough.”

#wip wednesday #thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds fanfiction #thunderfam #au april #regency au #fic: unnamed regency #five fics #scott tracy #virgil tracy

[thedryswan]

"I believe my brother is somewhat enchanted by Miss Creighton-Ward." spoke Captain Tracy in a low voice, looking across the room to where Mr Gordon was in conversation with the Baronet's daughter.

"Hm. Then he would do well to keep that enchantment to himself." replied Hannah, "He is the fourth of five sons and, however devoted a father he may be, I cannot imagine Sir Hugh bestowing his daughter's hand on anyone other than an English gentleman of means who is the first of his name."

#regency au #thunderbirds fanfiction

[thedryswan]

Regency AU - matchmaking...

Ladies Sefton and Castlereagh sat in the blue parlour, looking despondently at the list of possible suitors for Lady Hannah.

"Well, I don't know. None of them really seem quite right."

"So what do you suggest?" Lady Sefton replied pettishly, "Courbier? Morainville?"

"Heavens. I do not think we are such a critical pass that we need to consider a Frenchman for her, be reasonable!"

#thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds fanfiction #regency au

[hebuiltfive]

So. Little update on the Regency AU fic I'm penning.

It was supposed to be light-hearted and fun... Naturally the first chapter is now filled with angst and trouble from the get-go.

Will I ever achieve a piece of writing that is entirely fluff? Probably not. But the challenge is half the fun!

#five rambles #thunderbirds fanfiction #thunder rambles #regency!au #fic: regency tracys

[thedryswan]

This Blyton-esque Five Tracy boys on an adventure in the English countryside might have to jostle for position for updates against the Regency AU, but chapters one and two are up....

#thunderbirds are go #thunderbirds fanfiction