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Post by Duchessa_Arianna on May 1, 2006 17:03:21 GMT -1
Arianna smiled knowingly and looked to them, "Well... I shall leave you to it then!" She remarked, turning back to Paolo, "I hope that you find your rooms suitable. If not then let one of my servants know and they will see to it." She smiled and then turned to Luciano, whispering under her breath as she walked past, so only he could hear, "I will see you later!" She smiled to herself and then left the room. Walking down the corridor, the smile was still plastered on her face. It was one of those rare moments where she was not needed for any signing of something or the other, or dress fitting, and so she made her way back to her chambers silently. She pushed open the door and stepped inside. Then suddenly she smiled and closed the door. "Perhaps it would be a good time to visit Rodolfo." She mumured to herself, hoping he would not mind. Surely he would be in his home, and the quickest way to get to him? The passage of course... Arianna found herself walking through the passage just moments later, having opened it from the other side, in her chambers. It felt strange walking through the dark, though she had used it many times before that moment. She paused when she reached the end, listening to see if her father had visitors. It seemed not, so she pushed on the door and the passageway door spun open, revealing to her, her father's laboratory. ((I didn't know quite what to do with her...so... she's going to visit Rodolfo! lol. Hope that is ok with whoever plays him. If not let me know. =D ))
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Post by TruBellezzan on May 2, 2006 11:29:10 GMT -1
That is fine and dandy, don't you worry!
Rodolfo was bent over his experiment, deep in thought... he was trying to get a more effective type of firework, to honour his daughter's wedding. The door opened, making him jump. "For the love of the goddess!" He swore, as sparks went flying. He turned around, and saw Arianna standing there, smiling amusedly. "Arianna... I'm sorry." He walked towards her and embraced her.
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Post by Princess of Fishes on May 2, 2006 11:56:41 GMT -1
Barbara was barely conscious, she vaguely remembered being carried but that was about it, she was still almost completely the hostage of the ripping pain that continuously tore her apart. Almost dreamlike she heard a floating voice mentioning something about 'not healed' and 'serious'. A sudden pain slammed her back into the real world and slowly her gaze cleared. She was in a small room and surrounded by people, servants she noted. A few short breaths was all she had time for before pain snatched her back more relentless than ever. 'Quick fetch a doctor, someone find and alert the Duchessa' These last words reached her as she sank back into her pain filled nightmare.
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Post by Duchessa_Arianna on May 2, 2006 16:35:01 GMT -1
Arianna smiled, trying to hide her amusement from how she'd shocked him. She embraced him warmly, staying like that for a moment before pulling away. "Sorry." She said, smirking slightly, "What are you working on?" She asked, walking over to where he had lots of jars of different colours all over. "Is it fireworks?" She said, turning to Rodolfo, interested. ((Sorry its so short. Eeek! I g2g. ))
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Post by TruBellezzan on May 3, 2006 11:29:45 GMT -1
He tapped the side of his nose. "Ah, but that would be telling now, wouldn't it?" After suffering a couple of seconds of a raised eyebrow, he relented. "You, my dear, are going to love this! Luciano and I have been working a brand new type of firework... I want something truly magnificent for your wedding. You two are two of my most beloved people in all of Talia. And I was nearly there... but don't worry," he added quickly, seeing her open her mouth to apologize, "it wasn't your fault. I know what to do now anyway, I'd just made a breakthrough.. So. Enough of this idle chatter about me. I doubt you came here to talk about fireworks. Anything you want to talk to me about?" He turned and got two glasses and a bottle of rich red, Talian wine.
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Post by Duchessa_Arianna on May 3, 2006 14:30:23 GMT -1
Arianna raised an eyebrow as he turned to face her, but an amused smile was still lingering on her face. When she heard what he’d *really* been doing she grinned, “Really? Oh Rodolfo, he never said anything about it…and neither did you! I’m sor-..” But he stopped her apology and smiled, “Well that is wonderful then that you had have an idea!”
The young Duchessa looked at him, “I have no idea what you mean…” She started but then seeing his look she relented, “Well…” She took the glass of wine he handed her thankfully and took a small sip before continuing, “It’s the wedding actually father. I’m worried because Duke Fabrizio still has the arrest warrant for Luciano out. And I know that he’ll be safe while he is in Bellezza but… I can’t help worrying for him. All this with the Di Chimici isn’t over, or with the Nucci either. And I’m…just…worried.” She finished, rather lamely in her own ears.
She bit her lip and added, “Do you think I am worrying unnecessarily? I’m so excited about the wedding! I can’t wait. I mean I’ve never cared so much about anybody before…” She realised that she was still speaking and smiled, slightly shyly, which was unusual for her and for a Duchessa. “I just feel as though all of the trouble in Giglia has not yet ended… and- I know I shouldn’t be worrying about it right now, but I do worry.” Arianna finished, and looked up at Rodolfo to see what he would say.
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Post by Gabriella di Talia on May 4, 2006 20:45:28 GMT -1
Luciano walked out into the hallway with Cesare following. He lead him outside to the bridges, "So, what's new in Remora? Has Georgia been back?" He doubted it, but he thought it still polite to ask.
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Post by TruBellezzan on May 5, 2006 11:46:45 GMT -1
Cesare grimaced. "No," he said, frowning. "She hasn't been back for ever so long." He paused. "I don't think she is coming back. Do you know... I always got the impression that Falco liked her.. Do you know anything about that?" Cesare was a little red. It was a sore topic... he wasn't sure how he'd felt about Georgia. But she'd been the closest thing somehow.. He didn't know how he was going to replace her.
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Post by Gabriella di Talia on May 7, 2006 11:14:37 GMT -1
"I do think Falco liked Georgia... and I feel that perhaps she started to like him a little the last time they were here. But I'm not sure, don't take my word for it." Luciano watched Cesare's face and frowned, "You didn't like her, did you?"
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Post by TruBellezzan on May 8, 2006 11:29:03 GMT -1
"Not exactly," Cesare admitted. "Just... she was really the only girl I was close to. I didn't feel like that about her... It's very complicated. I know she never felt anything about me for sure. We were good friends," he added firmly. "and it was best to leave it that way. But even so... it was kind of nice being around her. Not anything like love... but nice." He looked at Luciano. "Do you understand what I mean? So it still sort of feels weird that she's with someone else. Especially Falco," Cesare couldn't help adding.
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Post by Duchessa_Arianna on May 8, 2006 14:58:37 GMT -1
((OOC: I can't really reply right now))
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Post by Gabriella di Talia on May 9, 2006 0:09:59 GMT -1
Luciano nodded, "Actually, I do understand what you mean. I can't say I really relate or anything, but I do get it."
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Post by TruBellezzan on May 9, 2006 11:31:49 GMT -1
(Out of character: Sorry! I am going out of character for a mo. OK. I am going to do a two-in-one post. Reply to Arianna and a reply to Luciano.)
Luciano Reply as Cesare:
"Yeah. You and Arianna... you guys know exactly where you are with each other now. Well, at least you knew that there was no one else but her. I don't know what I feel about ANYBODY." He grinned at Luciano. "You'll have to point me in the way of some girls. Any nice maids around?"
Arianna Reply as Rodolfo:
Rodolfo smiled at her. "I never knew you were a worrier," he said. "Well, don't. Luciano is protected by us and has become an adept stravagante. We all protect each other constantly. He is Duke of Bellezza! Duke Fabrizio would not dare lay a finger on him." Rodolfo smiled reassuringly at her. He wasn't going to tell her so close to her wedding of the grave danger Luciano was in. He and Luciano had agreed that she was not to be worried.
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Post by Duchessa_Arianna on May 9, 2006 14:23:52 GMT -1
Arianna shrugged, "I'm not a worrier usually... but I think an exception can be made at this present time." She remarked with a smile. As he reassured her she still felt like he was not telling her everything of what his actual feelings and opinion was on the matter.
She looked at Rodolfo closely, "I know... but he's not the Duke of Bellezza yet!" She laughed jokingly and then though she smiled and nodded, inside she felt that what her father had said was not altogether true. Duke Fabrizio would try and repay Luciano for his actions in Giglia. Perhaps Gaetano could talk to him, she thought suddenly, but then brushed it away, knowing that Fabrizio was set on getting some way of revenge.
Arianna sighed and looked up at Rodolfo who was looking at her in a concerned way, "You're right..." She shook her head, "I shouldn't be concentrating on worrying...it'll just make me even more nervous!" She smiled, "I really can't believe that soon I will be married... and Bellezza will have a Duke! Oh how I wish it could come sooner! If I still lived on the islands, I would have married years ago... But if I was still on the islands, then that would mean I had never met Luciano in the first place. And I cannot describe how deeply I care for him...so much...with all my heart..." Her voice trailed off and when she realised that Rodolfo was looking at her with an amused look, she blushed red. She looked down at her feet, slightly embarassed.
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Post by Gabriella di Talia on May 14, 2006 21:27:10 GMT -1
Luciano laughed lightly at Cesare, "Actually, there are quite a few maids you might want to keep an eye out for around here. Personally, my eyes are just for Arianna, but for you, i'm sure you can find someone. Besides, you're a nice guy, any girl would want to be with you." Luciano said knowingly.
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Post by TruBellezzan on May 15, 2006 11:44:45 GMT -1
OK two replies yet again!
Cesare's reply:
"Hmmm... I guess so! What about Arianna's young maid... what was her name? Anyway, she was nice. Well, I won't keep you any longer, I'm going to go on a tour of your lovely palace in a minute."
Rodolfo's reply:
Rodolfo smiled kindly at her. "I am so glad that you picked Luciano and not anyone else. I love him dearly, and he is a worthy man..." he trailed off also, looking at her. "Though of course you already know this, having known him longer than I have, if only for a day. It makes my heart so very glad to think of this marriage.. Though Luciano feels like my son, so it is a little odd that my son and my daughter are getting married..." He broke off at Arianna's expression and laughed.
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Post by Princess of Fishes on May 15, 2006 11:56:28 GMT -1
Cesare and Luciano swung round as a servant man came rushing through the doorway. "My Lord" he said with a rushed incline of the head, "where is her grace the duchessa? Her maid Barbara is dangerously ill and asking for her, we fear it may be critical."
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Post by Duchessa_Arianna on May 15, 2006 17:16:00 GMT -1
Arianna smiled, "Well I am glad you approve of it!... At first Rodolfo, I must admit, I didn't know whether or not you'd like the idea!" She remarked, glancing at the fireworks again before looking back at her father, "I can see why you think of him so... and it is slightly strange I'll agree. Though... I begin to wonder sometimes... what it must be like for him. I mean I know that he has you and Dottore Crinamorte and 'Aunt' Lenora... but his family should be here." She paused and bit her lip, knowing it was a sad subject, "I mean this is his family now... but his family back in Anglia. I wonder what they would think if he turned up with me in Anglia!" She sighed and shook her head, "Anyway..." She smiled, "The fireworks look wonderful...and I am so happy that you are glad of this marriage and approve."
((Sorry its short))
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Post by TruBellezzan on May 25, 2006 8:59:57 GMT -1
Oh no! it's chinatown guy again! They came and spammed our forum completely... we're in trouble, a mod need to get on to this...
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Post by arta [+] on May 25, 2006 16:04:01 GMT -1
yeah, what are all these symbols about? ahhhhh! my eyes!! the pain
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