Where and when are they from originally? Peggy hails from the 1940's, born in 1921 in England!
What is their accent? She's got a proper upper middle class British accent.
Do they curse? Under what circumstances? Not thoroughly, though in a stressful situation, she's quick to a 'bloody nora'.
What influences the way they speak? There's a lot of education that impacts Peggy's speech patterns and accent that she doesn't even think about anymore because it's simply inbred into her habits. Her education and social class has mostly shaped that.
Has their speech changed since arriving in Darrow? In what ways does it differ from canon? Very little to anything at all. She's been stubbornly holding onto the strength of her accent through New York and LA and she doesn't intend to let Darrow weaken it any.
Have they picked up any specific language/slang/vocal tics while in Darrow? Not so much, as she tends to hate texting and won't use modern slang if she can help it.
What slang do they use, if any? The majority is from the 40's, things she might have picked up with the Howlies, or while in the SSR offices.
Do you have anything specific you keep in mind when writing their dialogue? That Peggy has a sort of sharp, clipped rhythm of speaking, like staccato. There's a lot of emphasis and firm weight on her words, with very deliberate choosing of them. She doesn't meander much unless thrown off guard.
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