Tumblr crosspost (11 December 2020)
An anon said:
I'm glad you liked the question, I find the possible vagaries of Darcy's family fascinating (while the Gardiners are the only ones in Elizabeth's family of continuing interest to me) so I'm really enjoying your headcanons. And since he's close to Lady Mary, I can see Darcy doting on her daughters too, from the way you always write him as good with kids.
I replied:
Thank you! And yes, definitely—I was only thinking of the adults, but I imagine that he’s super fond of and indulgent towards the girls, and has a particular soft spot for Sophia, who is gangly and awkward and clever.
I'm glad you liked the question, I find the possible vagaries of Darcy's family fascinating (while the Gardiners are the only ones in Elizabeth's family of continuing interest to me) so I'm really enjoying your headcanons. And since he's close to Lady Mary, I can see Darcy doting on her daughters too, from the way you always write him as good with kids.
I replied:
Thank you! And yes, definitely—I was only thinking of the adults, but I imagine that he’s super fond of and indulgent towards the girls, and has a particular soft spot for Sophia, who is gangly and awkward and clever.