ｖｉｄｅｏ.

[matre]

Ah!

[ her little exclamation of surprise has all the delight of a child discovering something new. vanozza looks off-camera for a moment to someone who remains unseen as if to say, "Look! I did it!" her broad smile settles into something more controlled when she returns to the tablet.

vanozza has her dark hair plaited back. she wears her red silks again, dry now, for she knew she was to address the network. a rosary lies around her neck, the cross tucked into the bosom of her gown. ]

What a curious toy! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Vanozza. [ her family name she withholds. she knows not who may be listening. ]

As I am sure we are all occupied, I will make this brief: I require a seamstress from whom to commission several gowns. I have one with me that may serve as a template.

A maid, too, to assist me with daily chores. Nothing difficult, I assure you. Matter of payment can be arranged after meeting.

[ her son will be vetting applicants fyi. ]

Lastly, directions to a church. A chapel will be as welcome. [ she only seeks the peace of one. her son is a cardinal; her sins are forgiven. ]

So many youths gathered here. [ she had again looked off-camera, her smile fond, before speaking. as she returns her attention to the tablet, the smile adopts a wry turn. ] Perhaps I should be honored to be an exception.

Comments

[matre]

There are always blessings to be found if one will only look. The difficulty lies in knowing them for what they are.

[inafadingcrown]

This blessing, at least, is plain enough. [You have made her day, you have no idea.]

[matre]

[ when she smiles, her entire face changes. ]

You must tell me of your home. I imagine a fantastic place filled with light. Do I strike close?

[inafadingcrown]

You do, indeed. [Close enough to amuse the Lady of Light.] Lothlórien, my home is called. It is a forest, small but fair- my Golden Woods. [Whoops, you've hit one of her favorite bragging points.]

[matre]

Golden woods for a radiance-crowned woman. [ she's amused. ] I wish I could see them.

[inafadingcrown]

It is fitting, I suppose. [Both she and the Mallorns came from across the Sea, after all. Perhaps there was something to the connection.]

I wish that I might show them to you. [Oh, but idea!] My daughter gifted me with a painting on the subject- she worries I will perish from homesickness, I think. [Said with fond amusement. Children- you know how they fuss.] I might show you that, if you wish.

[matre]

I would love to. I would love to meet the artist as well. Pay her my compliments.

[inafadingcrown]

Both sound be simple enough to arrange.

[matre]

I will leave the date and place up to you.

[inafadingcrown]

I will confer with my daughter and see when she is available.

[matre]

I will look forward to hearing from you.