Here is chapter two of the Divergent characters in Prejudice and Pride, yes I did make the title backwards. I'm sorry to purplestar613 who had hoped Christina would play the part of Charlotte Lucas, Elizabeth (Beatrice) friend. However, I felt that for some reason Christina didn't suit it. I don't know. It was just me. I found her character in Divergent a bit "lively" to be Charlotte. I know that I was going to make the characters OOC, but some of them I sort of kept kind of the same. So to purplestar613, sorry and I hope you still enjoy reading my story.
Besides Charlotte Lucas's character, I am also introducing Mr. Bingley (or in this case Mr. Pedrad's) sisters. I hope you like who I put there. Sorry again, if you didn't think so. I took some lines from all four versions of the movie. Four versions? Yes, I have three versions, including the black and white one. To me I love that one the best!
Let me know what you folks think. Thank you so much.
The assembly hall was crowded as usual. Beatrice, Shauna, along with their friend Susan Black.
The Blacks were a well to do, influential family in Abnegation due to Mr. Black being given a knighthood. He was therefore called Sir Robert Black, and his wife Lady Black. Their eldest daughter Susan was a dear friend to Beatrice. It was said however that Susan was rather plain.
As the three laughed about the 'humor-less poppycock' that men were, as Beatrice dubbed them, they noticed that the crowd in the assembly hall had fallen silent. There walked in Mr. Ezekiel Pedrad and company.
Beatrice pulled on Susan's arm. "Which one is our dear Mr. Pedrad?"
"He is the one in the dark blue coat."
"My my, he is handsome do you not think so Shauna," said Lauren hurrying over to her sisters. Shauna had already blushed and looked the other way, trying to feign disinterest. Christina was about to comment as well, until a song started. "Come on," Lauren pulled Christina and hurried off to find a dance partner.
"Well, there are ladies here, my dear Susan," asked Shauna, continuing with the charade. "Do you know who they are?"
"They are Mr. Pedrad's sisters," Susan whispered. "The one on the right is married to the gentlemen there, a Mr. Hayes."
"The one with the condescending look upon his brow," stated Beatrice as she glanced at the other gentlemen. "Oh my, doesn't he think he is superior above us here in the country," Beatrice quickly took in his appearance.
"Really Tris," scolded Susan. At that moment the man's eyes turned to Beatrice. They regarded one another for a while, until Beatrice looked away. Tobias was not one to stare idly at a woman, but he thought the young woman pretty enough and then that was it. He wouldn't let his mind venture any further.
"That is Mr. Pedrad's dearest friend Mr. Eaton," explained Susan.
"Looks depressed, the poor soul," Beatrice noted.
"Depressed he may be, but poor he most certainly is not," Susan answered her.
"Tell us," said Shauna.
"He receives twice as much salary as Mr. Pedrad, has an estate in Erudite, and owns half of Dauntless," commented Susan.
"The depressing half no doubt," joked Beatrice as the three laughed. "They're coming this way," she shushed her sister and friend.
"Mr. Pedrad," stated Sir Black as he brought Mr. Pedrad and the depressed looking, Mr. Eaton. "My eldest daughter you already know," he said as Susan curtsied. "This is Miss Shauna Prior and Miss Beatrice Prior. Mr. Pedrad expressed a sincere request in making your folks acquaintance."
"And if I may not be too bold, perhaps you would like to dance the next with me, Miss Shauna," offered Mr. Pedrad to which Beatrice almost laughed.
"I'd be delighted."
"Excellent, marvelous," clapped Sir Black. "Perhaps the young Mr. Eaton would like to dance with our charming Miss Beatrice."
"Thank you, Sir, but I do not dance," Mr. Eaton quickly replied. Beatrice felt like she had been insulted.
"Come now, how can one refuse to dance when there is such beauty before you," continued Sir Black.
"Forgive me," Mr. Eaton bowed and quickly took his leave. The nerve! Beatrice felt like stomping her foot. Mr. Pedrad excused himself to speak with his friend, which quickly had sparked Beatrice to her spirited tongue.
"Does he think him so above our company that..."
"Hush now Tris," warned Shauna pulling her on the side. "He must just be nervous from making first acquaintances."
"My dear Shauna must you be so congenial about him? He slighted me for heaven sake!"
"Must you be so critical about him," Shauna challenged.
"I suppose not. I will appear not to be the least bit offended. I shall not."
"Good," said Shauna.
"I must go find Susan," said Beatrice, which she did.
Mr. Pedrad was well received at the assembly hall. He rarely sat out of a dance, which was pleasing to the young ladies. Beatrice and Myra talked about the ball and it was then noted that Mr. Pedrad's character was modest in Myra's eyes, which made Beatrice smile. Dear Myra always thought about what was modest and appropriate.
Beatrice smiled when Shauna had been asked to dance a third time with Mr. Pedrad. No other lady had even been asked a second time. And what should happen after that dance, Shauna was introduced to his sisters.
Mrs. Molly Hayes and Miss Caraline Pedrad were commented on as having the most elegant dresses and seemed to have an air about them as they walked. It became apparent though, that they thought the assembly a bit beneath them when young Lauren almost spilled wine on top of Miss Caraline's lace.
Beatrice and Susan had found some air on the balcony outside. Everyone at the ball, of course was in raptures over the new guest. It was of Mr. Eaton's personality to also seek solitude at a moment like this.
"Come now, Tobias," called out Ezekiel, which made both Beatrice and Susan hide in the shadows of a curtain. "I must have you dance. I cannot have you standing here in a stupor. You must dance."
"At an assembly such as this," questioned Tobias. "Your sisters are presently occupied. I see no need and am not in the mood to amuse the young ladies at present."
"I cannot have you sulk like this, I cannot. There are many young ladies here handsome indeed," Mr. Pedrad said turning to the eldest Miss Prior. He did find her most handsome and of course her personality was kind and adoring.
"You are dancing with the only pretty creature here," Tobias admitted.
"She is the most beautiful lady that I've ever beheld," Ezekiel commented with a smile. "What of her sister, Miss Beatrice? I am told that her beauty is spoken of among the community. Not to mention that she is very lively and full of wit."
"She is pretty I suppose," Tobias paused. Her eyes had really called to him. However, he was a man of sorts and this place? This was not the place where one should find a suitable wife. "But hardly handsome enough to tempt me." Ezekiel was almost shocked at his friend's comment. "And honestly, a woman should learn to reserve her wit for an appropriate time. Return to your dance partner, Ezekiel, you're wasting your time on me."
With that Mr. Pedrad left his friend. Almost quickly as that happened, Beatrice decided to make herself known, much to Susan's disagreement. For Susan quickly made her way back to the dance.
"Good Evening Mr. Eaton," she spoke. He turned and once more their eyes held one another. If he had not insulted her so, Beatrice would have found his eyes captivating. And much to Tobias's dismay, he had found Beatrice's eyes to be pleasing.
"Good Evening, Miss Prior," he bowed before her. Before he knew it, he was inviting her to dance with him. "I see that you've found me in my seclusion here. Perhaps you'd want to dance the next with me."
Beatrice smiled. "Thank you sir, but I am in no mood to amuse the young gentlemen here at present." She turned to walk away and Tobias had found it a bit embarrassing that he had been heard. At the same time, he could not believe what she had just told him.
"Are you refusing me," he questioned which made Beatrice stop. It was then that Beatrice realized that Mr. Tobias Eaton was probably given so many privileges in life that to be refused something was definitely an action he was not accustomed to. It most certainly was not.
"I did not come this way to beg for a partner, but if you'll excuse me sir," she curtsied and hurried quickly along. She smiled a little knowing full well that she had not answered his question. The action had left a more resonant feeling then she had intended. Mr. Eaton was definitely afforded much in life, but he knew that this girl, along with her fine eyes and vivacious remarks was not going to give him the time of day and this intrigued him.