Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:05:06 AM)
No. I had them add caramel which sweetens the bitterness and reminds me of helping Nonna make candy. *The more subtle details were unnoticed as manners would not allow her to stare. She did glance up at him, but just as often her gaze was on the hands in her lap or the soften grass around her knees.*
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:11:47 AM)
"You helped your Nonna make candy! That's such an Italian thing isn't it? My Granny Gia could rot all the teeth out of your mouth with her fudge." Perhaps he noticed her polite aversion of gaze when it was appropriate because he seemed to enjoy the sight of her. His gaze wandered down to her fingers, specifically to the one missing a wedding band. "He was a fool that one."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:14:39 AM)
I helped her in the kitchen form the time I could walk, though help might not be the word. I tasted dough, stirred, peeled bananas... And I think I would like your Granny. Is she like me or....? *A curious lift of a brow, green eyes flicking up to him. First curious, then confused.* Who?
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:15:59 AM)
"Aldo, of course!" He laughed and stood up. A well manicured hand reached out to her. The buzz of the wine was still lingering and he felt like a walk. "Come. I want you to meet my sister!"
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:17:06 AM)
..*Chiara wasn't sure whether she felt pleased, sad, or embarassed. Perhaps all three. She nodded to that and curved her fingers around his, feeling the ease with which he pulled her up.* She rests here?
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:22:02 AM)
"Oh, I don't think she'd ever admit to resting. Her mind was always racing. She always had to be doing something productive. Sweet Maria." After helping her up, Renzo curled his fingers between hers, taking her hand. His grip was casual but he would occasionally squeeze her hand when emphasizing a word. "She would work all night and most of the day." He was leading her between tombstones and crypts. Renzo kept an easy pace.
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:23:39 AM)
"I think you'd like Granny G. too. She's as understanding as they come. Family always came first with her."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:29:31 AM)
one dog down!)
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:30:38 AM)
(haha, what are you doing?!?)
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:30:51 AM)
*Chiara had to smile at that description, amused, if a little sad at the eventual loss. She'd keep his pace, not brave enough to squeeze his hand in turn, at beyond a single soft one. She nodded approvingly to that.* Is.. she here as well?
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:31:18 AM)
The dogs have to be played with or they get restlessly and annoying. Threw rottiweiler's ball1)
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:31:44 AM)
(Yeah, sounds like a rottie!)
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:31:56 AM)
Ha. She can get giong and going..)
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:32:19 AM)
I apologize, I'd hoped to be fast enough you wouldn't notice. Just had a stranger walk by and she got aggressive)
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:37:39 AM)
"Grandmother Gia?!" He laughed and smiled at Chiara broadly. "I don't know if that woman will ever die." There was a curious certainty there. " I'm sure she's out at an opera or a senator's birthday. That's just how she is." The vampire slowed his pace as they reached the tombstone. It was a gothic-inspired cross of black marble. "Maria picked that out when she was sixteen." He knelt down and brushed off some leaves that covered the top of the smooth stone, releasing Chiara's hand to do so.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:41:24 AM)
Oh. Good. I want you to have people in your life and I still want to meet her. It's selfish but, its been very hard with Nonna gone. Meeting Granny Gia,e ven if she isn't mine, well.. *She trailed off, letting off a sigh and shrugging slightly. She paused respectfully as they reached their target, gazing it soberly. She crosses herself solemnly.* She knew she was going to die?
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:41:51 AM)
back!)
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:41:58 AM)
(wb!)
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:45:37 AM)
"I think she knew her odds. Maria. She was a woman who knew what she had to do and did it. That was all there was for her. Responsibility and success. She could be so stuffy too. Books and books and more books." He stepped back and looked the gravesite over for anything out of place. It was clearly well tended. So well in fact that it wouldn't be unreasonable to guess Renzo came by here at least once a week. If not more often.
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:46:12 AM)
"I will take you to meet Granny Gia if you like. Maybe this weekend?" Renzo offered.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:47:43 AM)
I'm so sorry. *A murmur followed by silence Chiara staring pensively at the grave. She nodded slowly before her head dipped low in respect.* Perfect.
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Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:51:46 AM)
"Don't be sorry my beautiful Chiara. She wouldn't be." Renzo took Chiara's hand again. "Come on. Let's do some living for her. For all of them."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:53:13 AM)
*Chiara blinked, not dazed exactly but having been slipping away into thoughts that were pensive at best. She blinked at him, almost like someone coming out of a dream. There was stillness and slow, dawning smile as she nodded.*
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:55:56 AM)
I needed that. Thank you, Signore. *That did get his hand a squeeze.*
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:57:33 AM)
Renzo squeezed her fingers back gently and lead her along the path back towards the cars parked along the curb outside of the cemetary gates. This time he kept an easier pace. He was doing the polite thing and walking her back to her car. The evening, though long, was not one he wished to sour once the warmth of life left his skin. "Don't mention it." Renzo winked at her when she smiled.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 12:58:31 AM)
*She just smiled, looking ahead again, but this time with the subtle signs of worry and care eased away.*
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:00:49 AM)
At this hour there would probably only be her car pulled alongside the curb as they exit the tall iron gates. Vandals of some sort had broken in, giving them access that evening. Renzo decided not to mention the vandal was himself. "Silly, having to guard the dead from the living."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:02:25 AM)
The living are not respectful.
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:04:52 AM)
"No, not by any meaning of the word." He answered with venom in his tone. "Here we are!" Renzo let go of Chiara's hand and leaned against the side of her car while he looked her over again. "Love the skirt with those rhinestones. Brings out your eyes."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:06:38 AM)
*There was pause,a blink and a laugh before she could help. An amused, but pleased glance flicked up at him.* Thank you. For everything. I will see you this weekend as time allows?
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:10:08 AM)
"Certainly. I'll ring you." He answers, opening his arms and giving her a hug. He took a breath of the calming vanilla aroma that clinged to her skin. "It was my pleasure to have your company this evening."
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:10:59 AM)
I enjoyed your's as well, Signore. *The courage did not extend to making the hug warm, but it was a hug, darn it. The smile coming more easily now and warming green eyes.* Take care.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:12:38 AM)
Seriously rocking scene, thank you. ^_^ )
Renzo Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:13:02 AM)
(Thank you! I had fun. :) )
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 12, 2011 1:13:12 AM)
^_^ )
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