[ And he isn't. Once he receives her address he's unusually punctual for his Italian self, although the incentive of seeing a beautiful lady probably has more than a little something to do with that. Although maybe he went a little overboard with the different varieties of pizza he's brought... He just wants to make sure that he brings one that she likes! He's come straight from his restaurant and brought her a choice of margherita, one with fresh ham and arugula and another with baked ham, mushrooms, artichokes and olives. All properly done and none of America's crap.
So he's got a stack of pizza boxes in one hand and a bottle of red wine that he actually approves of in the other but he somehow manages to knock her door/push the doorbell without dropping the entire lot. ]
[The estate that Nephelea is proud to call her own is decorated tastefully in the bright, fiery colors of her people. It takes some time for her to answer the door, as the estate is quite large, but when she does, it is in a warm kimono. The wintry weather did not like her usual, preferred attire of thin silks.]
Romano! You're going to drop these, [She chided him softly as she took two of the boxes from him, kissing his cheek.]
[ Holy crap, she's even prettier than he remembers. And she's giving him kisses. He temporarily looks like he might explode and he's reluctant to let her take any of the boxes honestly because she's a pretty lady and he's a dumb Italian man but- the choice of letting her do that versus potentially dropping all of his hard work has him relenting eventually. ]
Signorina, I'm fine, really! I wasn't going to drop those. [ For maybe five more minutes at least...
There's a deep blush on his cheeks as he practically mumbles. ]
And you are as handsome. But we needn't be out here for long, come along; we'll have a delicious lunch and perhaps a trade a few more kisses, mm?
[At least she was direct; and also it would be nice to talk with Romano again. Nephelea hefted the pizzas and turns to start along the path back into her home. The courtyard was transformed with plants - or would be if it weren't winter. She couldn't wait for spring.]
I'm so glad you returned; the pain of the break of our bond left me bed ridden. I didn't realize how much that hurt!
[ At the mention of "kisses", Romano's face turns even redder than it was already - although there's a big dumb smile on his face and he attempts to adjust his facial expression to read something along the lines of well of course he's getting kisses.Why wouldn't he? ]
W-Well, you'll definitely want to kiss me once you taste my pizza, that's for sure.
[ Urgh, keep it together, Romano.
The mention of her being bed ridden as he follows her in though has him starting a bit. ]
What- it hurt you? Forgive me, signorina! I didn't mean to leave you like that!
[She adjusts the boxes and looks at him over her shoulder.]
It was a shock, to be honest. I think we've all underestimated the bonds we're making. But it doesn't make me angry, Romano. It just tells me that you were an important person to me. Wouldn't it do the same to you?
[She leads him into a sitting room, done up neatly (though still quite Japanese, by all regards), setting the pizzas down on the low table.]
I have, too. I hope to continue to enjoy your company in the future, as well. But, what about you? Is everything about your living arrangements settled?
[Her ears trembled slightly with worry.
And the fact that she needed to find her way through the house to the kitchen... and she could not always remember how to get there.]
[ He sincerely hopes "company" means more than the obvious here, not that he'll say it right now. Romano dutifully follows her through to the sitting room, not placing himself on a chair just yet - she might need his help after all! ]
Well, I was living with my- brother before. [ he has to stop himself saying the word "stupid" before brother in this case because he's with a lady here. Insults aren't for her ears, however mild they may be compared to his usual potty mouth. ] So I guess it'll be the same again unless he decided to move someone else in.
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Date: 2021-04-19 03:30 pm (UTC)TEXT | un: birdinthehand | 10/23, 2:02 AM
Date: 2021-10-29 01:13 am (UTC)text; un: Viva_gli_Azzurri
Date: 2021-12-18 03:44 pm (UTC)I'm back, I guess. Just checking you're still around, signorina.
[ You know, for no reason... ]
un: sunkiss
Date: 2021-12-18 03:56 pm (UTC)I've missed you! Your absence has been sincerely felt!
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Date: 2021-12-18 05:51 pm (UTC)You did??
[ Wait that sounds uncool. ]
I mean, of course you did - 'cos I missed you too.
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Date: 2021-12-18 07:10 pm (UTC)Perhaps you would like to join me at my new home? It's quite spacious!
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Date: 2021-12-31 09:40 am (UTC)I can bring pizza - have you had pizza before? If not, I'll make you some.
I'll bring wine too.
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Date: 2022-01-01 08:25 am (UTC)Though we do enjoy our wine. Please, come, and I will give you my utmost hospitality.
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Date: 2022-01-01 10:28 am (UTC)I won't be long, signorina.
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Date: 2022-01-01 10:39 am (UTC)So he's got a stack of pizza boxes in one hand and a bottle of red wine that he actually approves of in the other but he somehow manages to knock her door/push the doorbell without dropping the entire lot. ]
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Date: 2022-01-02 07:38 am (UTC)Romano! You're going to drop these, [She chided him softly as she took two of the boxes from him, kissing his cheek.]
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Date: 2022-01-29 03:16 pm (UTC)Signorina, I'm fine, really! I wasn't going to drop those. [ For maybe five more minutes at least...
There's a deep blush on his cheeks as he practically mumbles. ]
...You're as pretty as ever...
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Date: 2022-02-03 02:47 am (UTC)[At least she was direct; and also it would be nice to talk with Romano again. Nephelea hefted the pizzas and turns to start along the path back into her home. The courtyard was transformed with plants - or would be if it weren't winter. She couldn't wait for spring.]
I'm so glad you returned; the pain of the break of our bond left me bed ridden. I didn't realize how much that hurt!
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Date: 2022-03-06 07:22 pm (UTC)W-Well, you'll definitely want to kiss me once you taste my pizza, that's for sure.
[ Urgh, keep it together, Romano.
The mention of her being bed ridden as he follows her in though has him starting a bit. ]
What- it hurt you? Forgive me, signorina! I didn't mean to leave you like that!
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Date: 2022-03-15 12:26 pm (UTC)[She adjusts the boxes and looks at him over her shoulder.]
It was a shock, to be honest. I think we've all underestimated the bonds we're making. But it doesn't make me angry, Romano. It just tells me that you were an important person to me. Wouldn't it do the same to you?
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Date: 2022-03-30 11:52 am (UTC)Of course, signorina.
I really enjoyed all of our... time together. [ His face is growing redder as he recalls their very first meeting in particular. ]
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Date: 2022-04-09 03:27 am (UTC)I have, too. I hope to continue to enjoy your company in the future, as well. But, what about you? Is everything about your living arrangements settled?
[Her ears trembled slightly with worry.
And the fact that she needed to find her way through the house to the kitchen... and she could not always remember how to get there.]
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Date: 2022-05-14 11:58 am (UTC)Well, I was living with my- brother before. [ he has to stop himself saying the word "stupid" before brother in this case because he's with a lady here. Insults aren't for her ears, however mild they may be compared to his usual potty mouth. ] So I guess it'll be the same again unless he decided to move someone else in.
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Date: 2022-05-22 02:51 am (UTC)I admittedly do not like being alone, if I can avoid it. [She laughs softly as she lays out the boxes of pizza and tilts her head at it.]
How... do you eat this? Should I get a knife and fork?
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Date: 2022-07-09 02:48 pm (UTC)You mean... live with you, Signorina? You're not just jokin' with me right?
[ Oh right, the pizza. That he just completely forgot about there. She really hasn't had it before! ]
Ah you can just eat it with your hands if you like. [ He demonstrates by lifting a slice by the crust. ] See - you can hold onto the crust part.
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Date: 2022-07-10 04:11 am (UTC)[She puffed her cheeks out at him, in mild offence as she lifted a slice of pizza to her mouth and carefully bit into it.]
It would be nice, too.
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