Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 9:38:01 PM)
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Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 9:39:38 PM)
*Aldo's care pulled around to the garages and parked. He glanced for a moment at a magazine that lay in teh passenger's seat and smiled. It was an expression that, while it demonstrated his satisfactiona dn amusement, would have been chilling to most. There was time for that later. Taking his briefcase, he stepped out of the car and moved inside the house*
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 9:44:24 PM)
*Within the sitting room of the manor, the pallid Giovanni sits in one of the plush high-back chairs. Dressed in a simple black robe that serves as a stark contrast to the corpse-like flesh of the kindred. In his hands is a copy of a tome by Virgil while to the side sits a notebook and pen that has been used to take a few notes as he reads, points that drew his attention for later consideration*
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 9:46:13 PM)
Good evening Leonardo. How are you this evening? *he left the briefcase on a side table as he entered*
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 9:51:11 PM)
Aldo. *Putting the book down, closing the cover after sliding the purple silk bookmark into place before leaning back into the chair* Out indulging again this evening I take it then?
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 9:55:23 PM)
Not at all. *Though he looked inordinately plesaed about something* a most productive meeting. A staffing service that has gone to receivership. Stafford (his judge friend) has appointed me as its trustee for the foresseable future. I will either turn it around, or take it over and sell it.
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 9:59:29 PM)
Ah, business matters then. But you have had a head for numbers since I have known you, so I leave such matters to those better capable of it. The family benefits either way in the end.
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:00:37 PM)
No, you and I benefit. Never forget what that serpent Isabel intends to do wiht you, Leo. *he frowned, then his smile returned* But it's not all business. I have my eye on another business that is not ripe for the taking...yet. But it's CEO hasmy attention.
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:07:21 PM)
My sire is torn between duties to the family and recognizing events that exist beyond her control. Considering they could not be certain of the effectiveness of the deed committeed centuries ago, it is reasonable to be cautious with those of us who exhibit this condition. *Gives a slight shrug* Regardless, tell me of this new obsession of yours then. Will this CEO be arriving in my laboratory in the forecoming future?
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:12:38 PM)
Not likely, but she may be arriving in my..er...lab. *He grinned*
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:14:14 PM)
*Smirks slightly* I'll be certain to remind the servants then to double-check the sound proofing in the coming nights then.
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:15:37 PM)
Thank you. What she inherited is a company that caters to those with money, society. She makes sure their every desire is met. A middleman of sorts but basically a high-priced finder. An enabler.
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:17:47 PM)
*Nods slightly* Sounds like a useful avenue to explore then. It always amuses me the depths that these Americans are willing to go in order to indulge their desires which are most often ultimately harmless. Having some means of affecting those who contribute to their indulgence is more profitable than the indulgers themselves.
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:19:13 PM)
My thoughts exactly. He sat down in the chair opposite Leo* Any word from home?
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:22:24 PM)
Nothing beyond the typical "Thank you for the report, continue as you have been until further notice" reply. Now that I have presented myself as the family's emissary to the local Camarilla court, things may become more interesting.
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:27:28 PM)
*he rae* Do they know already? If not, they will expect to hear that juicy tidbit from me as a report on the sly.
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:30:19 PM)
The don is aware, as he was the one that alerted the prince I would be attending their elysium meeting. Whether he passes that on to Venice I cannot say but I am not entirely concerned with sharing it with the elders at this point.
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:34:08 PM)
She will expect to hear that from me you know. *The butler entered with a tray bearing a decanter of scotch and a glass. Aldo waited as they were st at his side, then poired a glass as the man left*
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:38:35 PM)
Most likely. Though depending upon where she is currently, it may be many nights or weeks before it is read. Until I hear something otherwise, I will simply continue my studies and further our grip on this city.
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:43:33 PM)
I will toss it to her as a bone, since the Don already knows. *he shrugged* Whatever it takes to keep me here and her there and you in one piece.
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:51:40 PM)
*Nods slightly* We will see what comes when it comes. And in that vein, so to speak, I should return to my study and check on a few references while they are still fresh in my mind.
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:52:17 PM)
Have fun. *He smiled and relaxed bak with his scotch*
Leonardo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:53:53 PM)
(And now, I go to do a face-dive into the pillows)
Aldo Giovanni (Oct 25, 2010 10:54:04 PM)
(Night@0
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