Bonne de Pons d'Heudicourt

Bonne de Pons d'Heudicourt is a love interest in the book Vying for Versailles.

## About Bonne

**Bonne** is part of Queen Anne's retinue at the Sun Court. She meets Renée at the beginning of the story when she is about to join the Sun Court.

Bonne is the daughter of a strict man, Pons de Pons, who ignored her when she was a child. Being disappointed that she wasn't a boy who he could hang his fortunes on, he even learned to hate her when she started to become a woman. Because of this treatment, Bonne has always been defiant toward him. As a child she was close to her mother but lost her while Bonne was still young. Her mother's love of plants and botany was where Bonne developed her own love of flowers and perfumes. She originally wanted to create a perfume that reminded her of her mother's scent - that's how she got into it.

After losing a lover to an illness, Bonne was still grieving when she met Louis XIV 5 years ago and became involved with him. Later, she explains to Renée that she was curious but not in love, and that she wanted to provoke her father and to make him regret having her. Their relationship didn’t last long but her father considered her reputation ruined, which is why she is supposed to marry the cruel and unkind Master of the Hunt. Bonne doesn't like being at court and feels trapped there, only staying because of her father.

Bonne describes herself as reckless and says she falls in love without thinking about it. She's generous, flippant and wears her heart on her sleeve. Despite being involved in politics, Bonne doesn’t want to play games and desires her own freedom above everything else.

At the end of Season 1, the player has the option to forcefully convince the Master of the Hunt to drop his suit and leave Bonne alone. No matter if that choice is taken or not, he leaves which makes Bonne pretty happy. Unfortunately, her father starts to pressure her even more to find a new suitor after that. Bonne hopes that Queen Anne will protect her from this unwanted fate, but worries about her Lady's declining health. In Season 2, Bonne's father comes to Versailles and says he's tired of supporting a woman in style at court destined to become a spinster. In his opinion, she has to marry one of her suitors or return to the country to take care of him in his old age. Because the Dowager Queen is too till to protect Bonne at the time, Renée talks to the King and explains that Bonne attends to his mother all day, making sure she's taken care of and comfortable. King Louis promises to help and offers Pons de Pons money in exchange for Bonne's stay at the court.

After Queen Anne's death, Bonne tells her lover Renée that she has an aunt in the south who invited her to stay with her at her cottage. She feels like being there would suit her better than the court or returning to her father's house. Since her aunt said Bonne could bring a friend, she asks Renée to come with her, assuring her that they would be free to live their lives and only help with managing the household staff. Renée is unsure because of her tasks and connections at court, and because she always wanted to be in the thick of things, which saddens Bonne greatly. Despite these differences, they continue to spend time together and Bonne shows Renée her work room in a gardening shed, where she stores plants and works on her own oils and perfumes. As time goes by, Renée notices that Bonne smiles more and that simple delights bring her a lot of happiness. Renée also starts to think about a possible future together, wondering if a modest life with Bonne would be more healthy than her spywork and if she would be able to make a living as a craftsman rather than a noble. When Pons de Pons shows up again and tried to take Bonne away, Renée defends her, which prompts Pons to call Bonne ungrateful and saying that he'll give her up. Renée consoles a sad Bonne and promises that after she finishes the latest investigation, she’ll tell the king she’s done with spying for him.

## Relationships

* Renée: Possible lady-in-waiting for Queen Anne, friend or Love Interest
* Dowager Queen Anne: The lady she assists
* Louis XIV: Ex-lover
* Master of the Hunt: A cruel man she’s supposed to marry
* Pons de Pons: Father
* Henrietta: A princess Bonne used to work for
* Olympia Machini: Former friend

## Quotes

* *"We’re all kept animals. We must be beautiful, entertaining, and noble. If we misstep... If we are too wild, then we, like animals, can be put down or sent away."* (S1, Ep3)
* *"I just wish I could grow into an old maid, unmarried and quite under my own control."* (S2, Ep1)
* *"I served Queen Anne with all my heart. But this isn't a good place for me. Whenever I'm here, I want to be... anywhere else."* (S2, Ep9)
* *"We’ll never be together here. Not as I want to be. Openly. Proudly."*
* *"You and I may have arrived together. But whether we leave together... It’s your choice. Will you choose me, or will you choose intrigue, power, and the court’s entertainments?"* (S3, Ep1)
* *"One day I hope to have a garden like this. Together. Maybe we can enjoy it in the mornings."* (S3, Ep7)

## Trivia

* Bonne has a dog named Darius the Great and a horse which she visits daily and rides as often as she can.
* She loves menageries.
* She loves flowers and perfumes.
* Bonne likes forest colors, hearty soups and some very fancy pastries. She prefers instrumental music over opera.
* The author stated that if the characters of the story would get transported into the modern world, Bonne would be a naturopath. She would make handmade goods and sell them at the farmer's market.
* When she was younger, Bonne used to read stories about King Arthur, imagining what it'd be like to dress as a knight and go out on a quest.
* The author has stated that Bonne's astrological sign would be Cancer♋.
* The author has stated that if Bonne was an animal, she would be a hawk.

## Romance path

In this story, you get to choose if you want to be faithful to Bonne or in an open relationship with her. If you want to persue a fling while dating Bonne, please make sure to read the walkthroughs carefully since this page will only cover her monogamous path.

Some options will only be available to you if you have chosen previous romantic scenes with Bonne or if your relationship with her is good enough. Relationship choices leading to an intimate scene are marked with a 💖 symbol.

* Season 1
* Season 2
* Season 3

**Season 1**

**Ep1**

* (Speak to her.)
	+ (Compliment her flirtatiously.) [❗ Bonne appreciated your compliment.] [Bonne will give you a hair accessory as a gift]

**Ep2**

* Dowager Queen Anne's retinue 💚

**Ep3**

* Bonne 💚
	+ (Search for clues.) (💎10) [❗ Your relationship with Anne and Bonne is stronger.]
	+ (I wish I could comfort her.) [❗ Your feelings have strengthened your relationship with Bonne.]
	+ Yes, please. (💎20) [❗ Your relationship with Bonne is developing.]

**Ep4**

* Bonne. (💎29)
	+ 💖 "Kiss her." [❗ You're closer with Bonne.]

**Ep5**

* "See if Bonne is awake." (💎52) [❗ Bonne is glad to see you.]
	+ 💖 "Kiss me." (CG unlocked) (Sex scene)
* Bonne 💚
* Yes, please. (💎32) [❗ Bonne is happy to ride in the float with you.]
	+ 💖 "Kiss her in front of everyone." [❗ The court at Versailles thinks you're rebellious.]

**Ep6**

* Yes, we'll go together. (💎103) [❗ Your relationship is improving.] (CG unlocked)
	+ (The truth.)
	+ 💖 (Kiss her.)

**Ep7**

* I don't mind sharing. (💎34)
	+ (Splash her.)
* Outfit choice: Boyish (💎20) OR Extravagant (💎34)

**Ep8**

* 💚 (Speak to Bonne.) [❗ Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]
* (Help Bonne.) (💎30)

**Ep9**

* (Go boating.) (💎156)
	+ (Bonne.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne improves.]
	+ Swim with Bonne [❗Bonne likes your daring.]
	+ 💖 Sneak a kiss
		- (Bonne.)

**Ep10**

* (Confess love.)
	+ (Say you'll be faithful.)
	+ 💖 (Be intimate, stay together.) (💎28)
* If you have a bad reputation: [❗Your strongest friendship at court is with Anne, who sent Bonne.]

**Season 2**

**Ep1**

* Adjoining Room (💎45)
	+ Bonne
* (Bonne.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]
* (Ride with someone.) (💎22)
	+ Bonne [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]

**Ep2**

* (Knock.) (💎12) [❗Your relationship to Bonne strengthens.]

**Ep3**

* Bonne [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]

**Ep4**

* (Open the adjoining door and ask for help.) (💎19) [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]

**Ep5**

* (Promise to save Bonne.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]

**Ep7**

* (Enter adjoining room.) (💎20) [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]

**Ep8**

* (Bonne's.) [❗Bonne is glad to see you.]
	+ (Flirt.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne is strong.]
	+ (Go swimming with Bonne.) (💎55)
		- 💖 (Kiss her.) [Sex scene] [CG unlocked]

**Ep9**

* 💖 (Sneak a kiss with Bonne.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne intensifies.]

**Ep10**

* Bonne

**Season 3**

**Ep3**

* Yes, I'll go with you.

**Ep4**

* Let's go. (Bonne will give you a lavender fan.) [❗ This fan has been added to your 👗 wardrobe.]

**Ep5**

* Go. [❗ You've pleased Bonne.]

**Ep6**

* I think you’re right.

**Ep7**

* ❤️ (Go.) [❗Your reputation has changed. You are known as rebellious.]

**Ep8**

* ❗You have supported your relationship with Bonne throughout Season 3.
* (Defend her right to decide for herself.)

## Gallery

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* Sprites and items
* CG images
* Additional content
**Sprites and items**

Bonne in S1, Ep1Bonne in S1, Ep1Bonne with her dog Darius in S1, Ep2Bonne dressed as a stag in S1, EpBonne's romantic sprite in S1, Ep7Boyish (💎20) (S1, Ep7)Extravagant (💎34) (S1, Ep7)Modest (Free) (S1, Ep7)Bonne in S1, Ep9Bonne in S2, Ep1Bonne in S2, Ep3Bonne in S2, Ep8Bonne in S2, Ep9Bonne in S2, Ep10Bonne in S3, Ep2**CG images**

CG unlocked in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎55)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S3, Ep5 (Free)CG unlocked in S3, Ep5 (Free)CG unlocked in S3, Ep5 (Free)CG unlocked in S3, Ep5 (Free)**Additional content**

Pre-release promo image (RC Facebook, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Instagram, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Twitter, September 2022)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/10bur56/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/18nrmel/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/