Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:00:35 AM)
She held Renzo for a short while, giving the Giovanni one last squeeze before releasing the vampire with a chuckle at his words. "Nonsense. The more the merrier hmm? Now come, be comfortable. You feel free to talk away, talk away." Audrey gave Renzo friendly wink before she gestured for the two of them to sit upon the loveseat, the elder gracefully lowering herself into the chair, ironing out her Coco Channel pant suit.
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:04:59 AM)
She perched herself in a graceful manner upon the loveseat and grinned at Natalia appreciatively, much had her elder done for her since her arrival in New Orleans and she would not be remiss in being grateful. Her eyes danced along the woman and she spoke with a pleasant tone. "Our clan is coming together like a beautiful garden of roses, complimenting each other Natalia, I can only thank you for offering your words to our esteemed Prince of your approval of me as our mouthpiece, we are in the process of planning a lavish masquerade ball...with a fencing match to be proposed no less, between the dashing Mr. Breed and our own Prince..if he concedes to it.." She smiled smoothly awaiting to hear her Elders approval.
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 12:09:11 AM)
A nod to Audrey was followed by a lingering glance at Rylie. Renzo would wait until the Primogen found comfort in the loveseat before joining her. Courtesy doubled as a quiet game of follow-the-leader. Though a scant few seconds after sitting, Renzo appeared to distract himself with the feel of the fabric under his fingers. Settling in for comfort, he enticed vampiric senses with an unnecessary draw of breath. "It is to be a masquerade then? How exquisitely ironic! I absolutely -adore- the idea. Who came up with it?"
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 12:11:03 AM)
A glimmering, almost teasing look fell over his features as he turned his focus on the Primogen.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:11:17 AM)
She watched the pair as they sat down, as did all the faces in the portraits and photographs surrounding them. Smiling, Audrey gave a little clap of her hands at the news of the masquerade ball. "You know, our gracious prince is a lover of the sport. I doubt he'll let an opportunity like that pass by." Chuckling as she leaned back into her chair, crossing one leg over another. The servant quietly came and went, leaving behind a silver tea set upon the end table that sat between the elder and Amaryllis, Audrey having to move a couple picture frames out of the way to do so. One of those pictures happened to be the elder herself standing next to none other then Queen Victoria. Another had many familiar faces at what looked to be an event, Audrey, Gamel and several others in it. "Now, I did call you over here on such short notice for a reason.."
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:13:16 AM)
"It was actually a combined agreeance, between myself, Bela and Mr. Poe... " She smiled.. "We decided the heightened sense of the unknown with it being a masquerade, would only incite envy of our superiority.." She grinned obviously joking...sort of. She looked at Natalia expectantly as she was addressed. "I am always available to you Natalia, whenever you call.." She nodded smiling sweetly as she waited to see what would be brought up.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:15:16 AM)
[Mary check your PMs :P]
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 12:20:18 AM)
Renzo offered a faint. "Ahh." Apparently pleased with Rylie's response, Renzo watched the tea delivery. His attention was too tantalized by the silvery beauty of the finery to notice anything of importance. He crossed one leg over the other and his chocolate hued gaze lingered on the portraits.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:20:31 AM)
The elder rose from her chair long enough to fetch a small box from the mantle, which was decorated plainly with a simple red ribbon wrapped perfectly around it. As she walked back toward where she'd been sitting, Audrey gently placed it in Amaryllis lap, smiling as she lowered herself back down into the plush cushioning. "I can hardly believe my luck in fetching it at the auction I went to in Paris." The pair of vampires upon the sofa coule hear the excitement in her voice.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:21:37 AM)
Inside was as follows: http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/33566736/antiqueroselocket_tcg.jpg
Cameo featuring an ivory rose on a black ebony background in an antique gold locket setting and suspended on a 24" antique gold chain. Locket measures approx. 30mm x 40mm.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:21:42 AM)
OOps...
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:21:55 AM)
http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/33566736/antiqueroselocket_tcg.jpg
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:22:23 AM)
She raised her gaze to Audrey placing a careful hand atop the box as she looked between her elder and the offered item. "May I?" She asked softly pulling the red ribbon softly as she waited for the appropriate approval before she continued.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:22:24 AM)
"Now this is an 18th Century cameo locket. The rose is pure ivory with the black background made of ebony. Isnt it charming? I thought of you instantly and simply had to get it. Theres a story that goes with it as well..." Scrinching up her shoulders and nose excitedly. "Its said to have beeen made his secret wife, Madame de Maintenon. Isnt that scandelous? I love it."
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:25:31 AM)
Opening the box she gazed at the cameo in awe and smiled with a whimsy as she gazed at the beautiful antique gold cameo. She grinned at the scandalous story that went with it and couldn't help but feel it was almost appropriate. Her gasp of delight was genuine, as the beauty of the piece of jewelry was actually breathtaking. She looked at Natalia after a moment and shook her head.. "There are no words to thank you...its absolutely perfect!" She exclaimed..
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:25:44 AM)
The elder, having left the picture frames she'd gathered from the end table, upon the mantle while fetching the box, now poured the trio a cup of her favorite, and very cheap, red rose tea. "Renzo, do you like tea? Im not sure if you still indulge in such things but its marvelous to smell if nothing else hmm?" Flashing the Giovanni a big smile as she passed him one of the filled china cups.
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 12:28:02 AM)
The Italian went about feigning a nonchalant interest, despite being overly curious as to what was in the box. An arm slid over the back of the loveseat casually behind Rylie. He leaned in just a little to get a good peek. "Another Madam? I do so need to find an excuse to visit Paris. Those darling Frenchies make such lovely titles to go along with their language. Not to mention all of the trysts. Can you imagine!" He pats Rylie's leg. "Couldn't -bite- a fellow without interrupting some triangle of debauchery." A glance towards the offered cups. He took the gift regardless. "You are -so- right. My aunt Regina loved Earl Grey..." A curious tilt of his head. "Can you, indulge?"
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:29:38 AM)
"Oh think nothing of it, dear. I needed to get you a gift to celebrate your rise in the city as Primogen." Speaking openly since, from what Amaryllis had already said, Renzo was already in the know about such things. She passed the next cup to the younger toreador, finally taking her own and balancing it in her lap to sip occasionally. "Oh yes, I indulge every chance I get." Laughing easily as she replied to the necromancer. "So tell me, Renzo, are you related to the Giovanni family as a whole or merely share the last name?" He knew what she meant, it wasnt difficult.
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:30:45 AM)
She looked at the pictures surrounding them, the one of Gamel and Natalia with others coming to her attention. She pointed it out eyes curious.."Whats this a picture of...?" She questioned as she glanced at Renzo and smiled taking the cup of offered tea with a grin. "Indeed I can indulge and will I, Natalia has the best scones ever.." She smirked, knowing those scones would only end up wretched into her toilet, it was worth it, if not only to please her elder, but for the momentary escape back to when she was mortal and enjoyed such treats without such horrid after effects.
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 12:31:45 AM)
"Related..." He nodded his head, deferring with grace to Rylie and her question of the picture.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:33:40 AM)
[The picture Amaryllis spoke of, along with anothr, was now sitting face down upon the mantle where the box had been. Audrey had moved it when the servant had brought the tea. ]
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:38:10 AM)
The elders eyes merely glanced toward the pictures she'd left on the other side of the room. "Oh old days, old old days, my darling.." Was all she said, scooping up another picture to share with them instead, which was seated open the end table on the other side of her chair. "Do you know who that is? This is Alexander Hamilton. He was the founding father of the first bank of New York. Very close friends with my family..."
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:42:54 AM)
"But.." She began... "That looked like me in the picture..." She said hesitantly before she just let it drop and looked at the picture of Alexander Hamilton.. she smiled softly at Natalia and began to wonder about many things yet she kept them silent out of respect. "Didn't he have a hand in electing Jefferson?" She asked...allowing the subject to pass..though she looked at Natalia with even more curiousity now..why did she have a picture of herself and Gamel with Echo...who was the only person she knew of that looked the spitting image of herself.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 12:46:49 AM)
"Yes he was as was my father." Smiling proudly as she set the picture back down upon the table before waving a hand toward the locket. "Im so curious to see what you'll put inside. I wonder what used to be there hmm?" Chuckling before she finished off her tea and set the cup back upon the silver tray. "So Renzo, you simply must tell me about your family. I dont think Ive met a Giovanni other then perhaps a brief introduction years ago."
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:52:49 AM)
She smiled at Natalia and looked back at the locket, considering the question Natalia asked. She kept her musings to herself, though her mortal parents took residence in her head for a brief moment before she let go of the sad fact that they were forever lost to her...and to dwell would only bring sorrow. She looked at Renzo then with a smile, because he wasn't the first Giovanni she had experienced....never trust them Jean had told her....yet she found her Sires words to ring hollow for the -moment-....the future always would bring suprises, and she wasn't so naive as not to expect betrayal... she hoped though... that the measures they had in place would detract that element... who was she to know though...and she cast her gaze back at the locket waiting for Renzo to charm Natalia a hint of a smile playing at her lips.
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 12:54:34 AM)
"Oh, and there is -so- much to tell, darling." Renzo grins with an expression that might be pride. "I'd dare say that Madam de Maintenon would be quite mortified with the extent of -our- scandels." Said in jest, though the truth was not far behind. "I'm sure you've heard the rumors. It's one of the reasons I'm so terribly fond of your delicious family. Your penchant for gossip rivals my own!" Pale fingers strummed to the beat of a heart atop the arm rest of the loveseat.
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 12:59:20 AM)
She looked at Renzo and laughed then...as her Clans penchant for gossip actually did run in the extreme and she lifted a slender shoulder in indiffference to the fact. She looked at Natalia and grinned with charm easing the topic with her own words. "We do love to stay atop of the goings on..." A soft laugh escaped and brightened the space between the three of them.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 1:00:31 AM)
She looked alittle surprised, chuckling her response. "I wasn't aware Giovanni were fond of gossip. You have indeed surrounded yourself with those in the know when it comes to such things, and seeing a Giovanni and Toreador together, Im sure will lead to some juicy gossip already." Audrey turned her head as her servant Mendy came into the room unexpectantly, letting Audrey know there was a call for her that was of importance. She seemed to know who that was, rising from the chair to look upon her guests. "My apologies, but I simply must answer this call.. Theyre a tad early but C'est la vie. Mendy can you both out and Amaryllis, please do call me to give me the details on the ball hmm?" Reaching over, she pulled the other Toreador out of the sofa and gently squeezed the primogen before giving Renzo a polite courtsey and leaving the room.
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:01:34 AM)
Renzo nodded his head respectfully. "An undeniable pleasure. I was honored to meet you."
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 1:01:53 AM)
[I will let you two go to your scene. I didnt wanna keep you lol]
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:02:32 AM)
(not at all! Thank you for the scene. :)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:02:47 AM)
She nodded and embraced Natalia quickly as the Elder rushed to leave them.. her words soft. "I thank you for the gift Natalia...it was very thoughtful and I adore it.." She looked at Renzo and moved with him ushered out by Mendy.
Audrey 'Natalia' Rich (May 1, 2011 1:03:23 AM)
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Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:03:44 AM)
(sleepy time for you?)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:04:09 AM)
(( not at all Wy-Guy finally went to bed...stubborn kid ))
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:04:24 AM)
(( son= Wyatt aka Wy-Guy ))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:04:45 AM)
(hahaha, love the nick name.)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:05:04 AM)
(( the daughter is Lillian --- we dubbed her Lilly-pants ))
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:05:07 AM)
(( LOL))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:05:16 AM)
(awww!)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:05:31 AM)
(( they are beautiful kids...lol ))
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:05:42 AM)
(( challenging as all hell...but gorgeous))
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:06:35 AM)
(( lil good looking fuckers haha ))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:06:50 AM)
(take after their momma right? ;)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:07:16 AM)
(( lol she does... wyatt is the spitting image of his dad))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:07:24 AM)
(nice!)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:07:27 AM)
(( lol ))
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:07:33 AM)
(( to somewhere else then?))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:07:56 AM)
(*checks for other vamps online*)
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:08:44 AM)
(Xavier. We could do the Old Mint and be sporty.)
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:08:50 AM)
(Or 54 Marquis.)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:09:02 AM)
( Old Mint... lets see if he takes the bait LOL ))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:09:07 AM)
(lol.)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:09:11 AM)
(( i doubt it though))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:09:20 AM)
(yeah, but we can be nice!)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:09:32 AM)
(( should we ooc first so he is aware))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:09:41 AM)
(sure!)
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:09:43 AM)
((lol that would be the nicest...of nice))
Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:09:46 AM)
((LOL)))
Renzo Giovanni (May 1, 2011 1:09:46 AM)
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Amaryllis DeCuir (May 1, 2011 1:09:48 AM)
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