My fancy neighbours would think less of not only myself, but also of my family. I've no qualms with how people choose to perceive me. The thought of somehow disgracing my family is one I'd choose not to dwell upon.

[ Even if the Bridgertons certainly know how to get themselves out of a scandal or a predicament, Benedict would abhor the thought of being the cause of it. It's why he keeps his aspirations of being an artist so secret. Certainly they'd never agree with it. ]

I'm a rather melancholy drunk.