The entirety of the Netherfield party was made welcome at the Assembly. With Alex being the most acquainted, giving introduction to the other families present.

The entirety of the womenfolk of the Assembly kept their eyes and ears on the newest additions to the neighborhood. Their each action, reaction and information gleaned from those from Netherfield or from gossip was spread across the room faster than horseback. By the end of the evening the majority had reached an opinion of the new arrivals.

The women of the party were elegant in appearance and reserved but active for the evening. With Miss Bingley and Miss Darcy dancing a few sets with newer acquaintances, but notably preferred Alex and their own. The Assembly warmly welcomed the women, and Mr. Hurst who seemed content in sitting about with them.

Mr. Bingley remained his lively self as ever, his pleasant countenance and easy manners quickly impressing a geniality towards the Assembly. He danced every dance and favored Jane above all others,having danced 2 sets with her and conversing with her afterwards. He also expressed his wish of hosting his own dance at Netherfield that gained him the good will of many.

Mr. Darcy was less successful, he rarely spoke, only to Alex or his own party, and he only danced a single set with Miss Bingley and Miss Darcy. The Assembly having felt from him a sense of pride and discourtesy. The contrast Mr. Bingley provided was detrimental to the overall judgement of Mr. Darcy in the Assembly, as his lack of agreeableness was compounded by Mr. Bingley's abundance of it.

Alex however focused the entirety of his attention to Miss Darcy for the evening. The history of Alex's dislike of dancing helped bring notice towards him, as when he danced twice with Miss Darcy. The Assembly noting the likeness of Mr. Bingley regards Jane, of Alex's, to Georgiana.

Alex kept himself and Miss Darcy to the opposite side of the hall, and he would often scan the room taking specific notes of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley. This recurring action managed to bring the attention of Georgiana.

"He has trouble expressing himself to strangers, especially in new places" Georgiana stated, noting Alex's glancing towards Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley.

"Then we must peel him back layer by layer, like an onion" Alex replied jokingly, to the faint laughter of Georgiana.

"My brother is not an onion" Georgiana fauxly protested "He has never brought me tears"

"I could clearly see how Mr. Bingley, 'cut' straight into his companionship" Alex replied miming a sawing motion.

"You should see him at Pemberly, he becomes a different person altogether" Georgiana stated, looking towards her brother.

Alex looked towards Georgiana, and took in the difference in personality that she expressed contrary to what he witnessed in the film adaptation. The Georgiana that was shy in singing towards even friends, now a much more confident and expressive young lady. The films never delved deeper into her as a character, but she may only be shy towards new acquaintances.

Alex was broken out of his muse when Mr. Bingley approaches Mr. Darcy, who was hovering close to Elizabeth, confronts him causing the cascading failure to follow. The infamous line of Mr. Darcy was already spoken and by the look of amused indignation from Elizabeth as she left, all but confirmed it.

The inevitable calling of Mrs. Bennet separated Alex and Georgiana. The retelling of the tale of insult towards Elizabeth was now exaggerated. The gossip across the room reaching a feverish pitch as the womenfolk began their campaign to spread the news of insult.

"Mr. Darcy should be thankful I do not publicly set him down" Mrs. Bennet said proudly.

"It would make little difference, since most everyone knows by now" Alex gestured across the room to the eyes of pity at Elizabeth, and disgust at Mr. Darcy.

"His handsome 10,000 a year seems much less appealing" Elizabeth stated.

"He could be as rich as a king, but I would not wish to be as fastidious nor conceited as he" Mrs. Bennet added.

"He may improve after closer acquaintance" Jane said.

"He looks very much displeased at what he sees" Elizabeth noted "His sister on the contrary seems to be enjoying herself"

"I am so delighted to see you dance with Miss Darcy" Mrs. Bennet said happily to Alex, the quick reversal in tone was completely natural for their mother "Return to her at once, lest she think you are ignoring her"

Alex returned to Georgiana, they danced one more set, but spent the majority of their time in conversation, the two would conclude the majority of the Assembly in each other's presence.

Mrs. Bennet having seen Jane much admired, and Alex admiring Georgiana, the introduction of Mary as the most accomplished girl in Meryton, the endless dancing of Lydia and Kitty, the only mark on her remarkable evening was Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth herself found much amusement in the ridiculousness of Mr. Darcy, and no less enjoyed the evening altogether.

The entire family therefore returned to Longobourn in good spirits. They found Mr. Bennet was waiting for them in the sitting room reading a book. The curiosity of the course of the evening having overcome the book, and he inquired about the evening. As most returned in good spirit.

"Our daughters were much admired, especially Jane who has danced twice with Mr. Bingley" said Mrs. Bennet happily "Mr. Bingley is so excessively handsome, and his sisters such charming women"

"I see your evening having gone perfectly" Mr. Bennet stated.

"Not at all Mr. Bennet" Mrs. Bennet said gravely "Mr. Darcy insult Elizabeth, I therefore quite detest him"

"It is a miracle you did not publicly set him down, as you ought do" said Mr. Bennet.

"I could not for dear Alex's sake, for Mr. Darcy may remove himself from Netherfield and bring his sister with him in shame" Mrs. Bennet answered.

At Netherfield the opinion was to a degree similar. With Mr. Bingley having enjoyed his evening noting such pleasantness and handsomeness of the girls that were present, especially the qualities of Jane Bennet. The general easiness of the atmosphere, which made him feel well acquainted with the entire room. Mr. Darcy however, had seen a collection of people in whom there was little beauty nor fashion, and only a scant few deserving of his pleasure or attention.

The Hursts and Miss Bingley supported this conclusion, and pronounced that only Jane and Alex they would be willing to deepen the acquaintance with. With Alex being declared handsome, and Jane being declared sweet, with Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley supported those opinions.