Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 4:54:01 AM)
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Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 4:56:00 AM)
*The subtle scent of vanilla would hit Marchesa first, a candle having been lit in her honor. The room was carefully neat, if simple. There were two beds, one of which was empty, both with white comforters. Chiara's had a blue blanket on which Caesar was curled up on on a bone. There was a bookshelf filled with books, a desk, and finally a large, antique wooden cross above Chiara's bed.*
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 4:58:53 AM)
Entering, she smiles taking in the room. It seemed fitting for Chiara... at least... until she was properly swept away. The notion gave Marchesa a smile. She moves close when bidden, giving Chiara the perfunctory hug and air kiss greeting before she moves to sit on the bed holding the puppy. She lightly touches his head, her fingers stroking along his back. "Tell me, what is new and intresting in your world Chiara? I'm very glad you invited me. She was dressed simply a long black sweater over gray leggings...
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 4:59:55 AM)
(me."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:00:43 AM)
*Caesar pushed in his chewing and promptly started to wag. There were kisses, then just a liiittle nibble on her hand with the large puppy eyes looking at her as if innocence would make it okay. Just a little! Chiara returned the hug gently and as Marchesa had taken the bed, took the desk chair.* How are you? You seemed distracted last night.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:01:49 AM)
"Distracted?" her hand waves. ".... I promised to meet Gemmy at her restaurant... I didn't want to be late..." Ches didn't seem to mind.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:02:12 AM)
".... I sort of had a date..."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:02:20 AM)
"Though... I doubt I'll be seeing him again..."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:02:28 AM)
Did you want anything to go with the tea> We have some tira misu le-.. oh. I'm sorry it didn't go well.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:02:30 AM)
(>.>)
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:02:38 AM)
(<.< )
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:03:32 AM)
"That sounds lovely...." she admits. "I could use the sugar rush. I'm meeting Gemmy again later.... She said she had something to discuss with me but I've no -idea- what it might be...."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:03:46 AM)
This was also, very true...
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:04:15 AM)
She seemed to brush aside any worry about her ill-ended appointment with the erstwhile Julian.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:05:21 AM)
I don't know either. I've neglected her, I'm afraid. There's just been a lot going on. Let me get your tea and cake and I'll be right back?
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:06:14 AM)
"Of course..." Ches moves away from the puppy after a final pat and sits instead on the opposite bed.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:07:16 AM)
*He does release her hand, not trying to actually bite, just nibble. His tail beats happily against the bed, though it slows as she escapes. Caesar eyeing her alertly. Chiara returns in short order with a tray, first pouring Marchesa's tea.* Cream or sugar?
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:08:51 AM)
"Sugar... no cream..."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:09:28 AM)
"How are things with Cousin Aldo.... or is it Cousin Renzo?" Marchesa teased with a smile in Chiara's direction.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:10:22 AM)
*She nods faintly and after giving the cup a star, carries the tray over politely. Chiara blinks, cheeks tinting pink at that as her gaze drops to the tray she's handing over.* I'm not going even going to attempt to assume his motivation. He has been very kind and I do appreciate it.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:10:31 AM)
"I think I prefer cousin Vitale. You know where you -stand- with him... at a distance... a far one..." she laughs...
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:12:34 AM)
"Though, darling - I'm afraid cousin Renzo -may- be the sort of boy you only go shopping with and complain to when it's a chocolate ice-cream-sundae sort of day...." Yes....Marchesa thought him gay. His taste is.. delectables..... always ranged of men.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:12:55 AM)
(in)
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:13:31 AM)
I'm happy with that as well. It's nice to have a grown up sort of companion, that I can occasionally talk about real things w ith. If that is all it is, I'm happy to enjoy it. And Cousin Vitale is a gentleman, if a cool one. I appreciate that as well.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:14:12 AM)
She gave a nod... "... and what of Cousin Aldo? Has he fallen so far from favor?" Ches tsks... her tone remains light. She continues to sip her tea.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:16:37 AM)
I've told him that I think it's best if we do not have contact outside of family gatherings. I think it would be best for everyone. *It was said quiet, Chiara bending over the tray to fix her own tea. Her hair was conveniently long enough to conceal her expression.*
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:17:16 AM)
"Oh... Chiara..." Marchesa's face contorts. "Though... Bibs is... happily taken up with Cousin Anthony... are you... really sure?"
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:17:38 AM)
"They.... do seem well suited..."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:20:23 AM)
I think so. *Softly still, Chiara steadily adding both sugar and cream.* I was at Gemma's restaurant and watching Bibiana sit in Aldo's lap. I realized that, even in the best case scenario.. I wouldn't even have the pretense that my husband was faithful. I don't expect faithfulness in this family, necessarily, but I wanted a marriage with enough grace between both parties to allow for discretion.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:22:14 AM)
i don't know if i want something with a man when I can come in and watch another woman climb on him in front of me. He seems to enjoy her company when I see him and that is probably the answer I should have seen before.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:22:26 AM)
"You aren't yet married, pet.... The cards are far from settled... And who knows... maybe I'm wrong about Cousin Renzo... and... Cousin Vitale is a cool, but... fair individual... You'll find the right one. It will happen." Of this Marchesa seemed sure. ".... honestly, I have no interest in dating..." she admits because they are alone. ".... I'm much happier with my shop and tomes.... "
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:23:21 AM)
You just like playing matchmaker? *The words could have sounded harsh from another set of lips, but both the tone and the mild glance were gentle enough to to seem light. Mildly curious and nothing more, except just a little amusement.*
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:24:31 AM)
I do hope to be married and I'm trying to remind myself that I do have time. I will be far happier if I step back, take a breath and let things happen as they should
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:24:36 AM)
"Matchmaker... hardly... for all of Bibi's flair I prefer to pretend that I am the Oracle of Delphi.... a soothing ear... a gentle word of sage wisdom.... I think this far more desirable than being a 'Cupid'...."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:25:13 AM)
I was teasing. As long as you use your powers for good, there's nothing wrong with wanting to see happy endings. Signore Vitale is married, I think.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:25:50 AM)
"Ah, well... one off the list..." She shrugs, and gigles. "... there are still the others... Taking a breath is a good idea... Let the cards fall as they will..."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:26:00 AM)
(giggles)
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:26:59 AM)
There are. There no need to rush. They are not going anywhere and neither am I. Even without the proxy kiss, I still have a few child bearing years left. *That last a little dry, but mildly so. A faint nod echoing Marchesa's words.* I'm usually far less interesting than is and watching from a comfortable distance. I prefer that as well.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:29:29 AM)
She nods. "It does have it's appeal... but no... not for you Chiara... leave the fringing of the crowd to someone who revels in it... You are more of the homemaker sort... It's time you took a little initative... You know that -I- will always be the eccentric aunt ready to enchant your many children with my odd quirks..." She winks.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:30:42 AM)
And court one of two Kindred and see if they wish a wife? *Chiara trailed off, blinking blankly at Marchesa.*
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:31:03 AM)
"You act as if it hasn't been done..."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:31:07 AM)
Ches scoffs.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:32:11 AM)
I was raised outside of the family very intentionally. I know there are arranged marriages and some of the essenetials, but I'm hardly the one to talk about what's been done.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:32:24 AM)
"As many Giovanni in-family adoptions as there are you would never want for children."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:33:02 AM)
"I even heard a rumor that cousin Aldo... did the deed... and froze some of his unmentionables before the embraces..." she confides.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:33:23 AM)
I just.. can't imagine going to Signore Renzo and saying 'well, do you like me e nough to consider an arranged marriage?'. I'm sure that's not actually how it's done, but.. *She trailed again, giving a faint shake of his head.* And yes, he told me so when we were talking more regularly.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:34:45 AM)
"Court them both... one will shine more than the other." She finished her tea and cake. "I must run darling... Cousin Gemmy is waiting... there is no rest for a world-wise Oracle in these modern times...
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:35:32 AM)
..of course. *There was a slightly pause, but Chiara only nodded and stood to get the plate.* I hope you have a good day.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:40:20 AM)
*It was not upset, as much as faintly bewildered. The good bye was still perfect cordial, the warmth reaching green eyes.*
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:40:46 AM)
"You too... and don't stress... It will happen... Renzo and Aldo are both handsome, accomplished gentlemen..."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:40:59 AM)
"Any of them would be -blessed- to have you."
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:41:13 AM)
Ches seems sure.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:41:55 AM)
It will happen w hen God means it to, I just need to be patient. *Chiara blinked, both pleased and just a touch embarassed at the completely.* I'll take your word for it. We should do this again sometime, it was nice seeing you.
Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:42:18 AM)
"Anytime..."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:42:19 AM)
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Marchesa Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 5:45:38 AM)
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