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[totallytrustworthy]

Hello again, Esilium. Long time no talk-- [Chloe's looking under the weather in terms of wear and tear only; her bright eyes actually bright today for a change. For the first time in months, as a matter of fact.] good god does it feel good to be free again. Never thought I'd be saying those words, but there you have it.

And don't worry, no more lectures on this end. No more daily mutineering announcements: I can catch up on what I missed in lock up by scrolling though the network on my own and I've got a more important issue that needs addressing first. [There's a brief pause before she adds, gently as possible:] Obviously anyone that wants to talk shop about what went down is welcome to, of course. Just-- you know. We're on the fast track to recovery around here from what it looks like, so I'm not about to force anything else down anyone's throats as long as that remains the case.

Thanks, by the way, for not unanimously voting for throwing us all out the airlock. [Nice to know not everyone wants them done in or worse.]


Right, though, to the point. I need someone willing and capable of doing tattoo work. Good tattoo work.

In this case I'm even willing to consider the magical sort so long as nothing additional goes along with it. Not really a fan of curses and poisoned apple nonsense.


Additional text addressed to Vanozza:

not sure if I should be thanking you for this or asking why you of all people are signing up to look after someone like me right now

Comments

[matre]

[ she waves it away. ]

I was not one before. Here, I am merely Vanozza.

[totallytrustworthy]

Vanozza. [Correction taken to heart. Chloe nods, shifting somewhat uneasily as she polishes off the last of her wine. ] Do you have plans yet-- you know, for Earth and all that. Need to know where I'm most likely to find you for our little chats.

[matre]

My son wishes to wait. My daughter wishes to see snow. I am sure you can guess who will win.

[ lucrezia borgia, actual queen. ]

I will be glad not to see walls around me everywhere I turn.

[totallytrustworthy]

[It prompts the slight tug of a grin at the corner of Chloe's mouth.]

You and me both. If it's not too much trouble just let me know where you lot decide to stay once you touch down and I'll drop in as per our agreement.

[and then:] Should I wait until your children aren't in, or...?

[matre]

However you prefer. They might wish to meet you. Lucrezia is as clever as she is sweet and so easy to love. I think you may like her.

[ and then there's cesare, the ever-lurking scowly shadow. ]

[totallytrustworthy]

[She's certain that's not a lie, though the omission? Definitely doesn't slip by unnoticed. ]

And they know you've volunteered for making sure nothing unspeakable happens to one of the rebellion's leaders?

[matre]

Not yet. I wanted to be sure you were agreeable to this first. I only spoke with Roslyn, and she could not tell me your mind.

[totallytrustworthy]

Oh brilliant. Looking forward to this. [And hey, she's not lying. ]

[matre]

[ vanozza raises her up slightly to her. ]

As am I.