vesti la giubba

“Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.”

[symbolmemes]

Send 💕 for a random/sudden kiss from my muse.

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softkopfkino:

You got me a dog without asking me first? [She is so small. She is so good. She is so soft and pure and Ludwig wants to hold her close to his heart forever.] That was incredibly irresponsible. What if I couldn’t take another dog in? [SHE LICKED HIS CHEEK. She’s his daughter now. He will not let her go.] 

Of course you can! Look at her! Don’t be a stick in the mud... [Feliciano gives a very fake pout, because he can absolutely tell that Ludwig loves her.]

Let’s take her for a walk! 

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@drowninginvenice from here

“Flowers? For me?” Henri looked caught off guard for a moment before smiling happily and taking the flowers gladly. He cradled the bouquet gently in the crook of his elbow as he stood in front of Feliciano, still grinning. “You really didn’t have to.” He looked thoughtful for a moment, not minding the attention or the flirting at all. “Would you like to come inside? For some coffee maybe while I get these in water?”

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Feliciano just smiled wider and gave a sharp nod. “Of course! I’m always ready for coffee. Or wine.” Especially wine, but he wouldn’t impose. (That’s a lie, he absolutely would.)

“I’m sure you’re used to getting flowers though, right?” He walked in and let Henri lead the way, he hadn’t really visited much before, of course.

[cioccolatodorima]

Feli

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The Scream.

The Scream: How easy/hard is it for someone to startle or make you lose focus?

Well, if I’m working it’s easy! But if I really want something, it’s a lot harder! 

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Guernica?

Guernica: Is the world "Black and White" to you?

Of course not! There are always different shades to everything! 

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Capitoline Wolf: What is your relationship with animals? Do you like them? What is your favorite animal?

I love animals! My favorite is probably cats- No, dogs- Or maybe- [Hums in thought.] I can’t really decide, but if it’s cute I like it! 

[greatwar-1914]

September 24, 1917 - Giulio Laureati Flies 683 miles from Turin to London Without Stopping

Pictured - A pilot, quite possibly Captain Laureati, poses in front of the SIA 7B aircraft used to fly from Turin to London. Laureati’s flight set the record for world’s farthest non-stop flight.

The King of Italy wrote the King of England a letter on the morning of September 24, and George V got to read it that afternoon. That was because an Italian pilot, Captain the Marquis Giulio Laureati, had made a record-setting flight from Turin to London, crossing 683 miles in seven hours and twenty minutes. Laureati flew a plane built by the Societa Italiana Aeroplani in a specific demonstration to show that rapid international air travel was commercially and strategically viable. Londoners warmly feted Laureati on arrival and King George bestowed the Royal Victorian Order upon him.

[violentwavesofemotion-deactivat]

Beauty makes me hopeless. I don’t care anymore why I have to get away. When I look at the city of Paris I long to wrap my legs around it. When I watch you dancing there is a heartless immensity like a sailor in a dead-calm sea. Desires as round as peaches bloom in me all night, I no longer gather what falls.

Anne Carson, Prose Poems: On Hedonism 

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Christina's World

Christina's World: Is there anything you long for?

Love!

And free dinners. 

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Napoleon Crossing the Alps

Napoleon Crossing the Alps: Are you a brave and daring individual? Would you fight for freedom if you had to?

If I had to. Most people don’t think I’m very brave, but I did lead a series of revolutions against Austria back in the day. Ah, I can’t imagine such a thing happening nowadays though… I don’t really see a problem with modern comfort, there’s not much need to be brave and daring anymore. 

[drowninginvenice]

Artwork Asks

Mona Lisa: Do you like to look neat and orderly? How long does it take for you to get ready for the day?

Starry Night: Do you enjoy watching the sky and daydreaming?

The Scream: How easy/hard is it for someone to startle or make you lose focus?

The Persistence of Memory: Do some people consider you to be a weird or strange person?

Girl with a Pearl Earring: Do you like to wear jewelry? What are your favorite pieces of jewelry and approximately how much are they worth?

The Last Supper: Are you religious at all?

Guernica: Is the world "Black and White" to you?

American Gothic: Would you like to lead a simple and happy life? Or do you prefer adventure?

The Creation of Adam: What is your favorite story from Mythology? Do you have any favorite Fables or Fairytales?

The Birth of Venus: Do you like to be in the spotlight?

David: Are you the bold type? Do want your ideas and thoughts to be heard all around the world?

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte: Do you take time out of your day to kick back and relax? Where can people find you if so?

No. 5, 1948: Do you tend to break away from traditions and cultural norms? Are you the rebellious type?

Pietà: Name something that tugs at your heartstrings.

Venus De Milo: Do you believe that everyone deserves a second chance, no matter what they've been through in the past?

The Thinker: Do you often find yourself getting lost in thought? What is it usually about?

The Great Wave off Kanagawa: Do you like the Ocean?

Water Lily Pond: What are your favorite flowers?

Capitoline Wolf: What is your relationship with animals? Do you like them? What is your favorite animal?

Winged Victory of Samothrace: Do you strive to meet your goals and never give up on them?

Nighthawks: Are you a night owl or a early bird?

Lady with an Ermine: Do you have any pets? Would you like to have pets? If so, what would your dream pet be?

Wanderer above the Sea of Fog: Do you tend to get lost easily?

Napoleon Crossing the Alps: Are you a brave and daring individual? Would you fight for freedom if you had to?

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp: Do you value your ability to get an education?

Christina's World: Is there anything you long for?

Washington Crossing the Delaware: Do you want to make an impact on this world? What do you want to be remembered for?

[marinella123]

Una favola! #luxuryhotel #lifestyle #venice (presso Hotel Danieli, Venice)

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@drowninginvenice

“I’m doubling my fee,” Gilbert grumbled, exhausted after a very long night. A party, an assassination, and then another party - a search party. As an “official member of the royal Guard”, Gilbert had to search for the elusive assassin for hours with his “colleagues”. Sadly, they had turned up no such man.

He was not actually planning to double his fee, but this was unnecessarily frustrating. He was used to completing a job, and then leaving. He didn’t need any of this other nonsense involved and playing pretend.

But nothing else could be done while the kingdom was on lockdown. So either the king would have to raise the borders once the numerous other royals demanded it, or the kingdom would descend into chaos. He supposed he could be patient for a while.

He was slouched very deep into a sofa in Feliciano’s private quarters, eyes closed and still wearing his “royal guard” uniform. The new heir-apparent had to be very closely guarded, of course, to prevent against any other attacks.

He was very tired, and it showed.

“I hope you’re ready to house me, or something, until this nonsense is resolved,” he said to the royal. “Because I don’t usually stick around afterwards and let myself get implicated for crimes. I hope that your uncle isn’t going to turn on you.”

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“Don’t be like that, you ought to be celebrating!” Feliciano shifted around in his closet, pulling out a bottle of wine he’d taken from the cellar earlier. Well, one of them.

“Do you want a glass?” He didn’t bother waiting for an answer though, just bringing it over and pouring two of them. It was an odd thing for a prince to do, but he was already so used to pouring wine for the various conquests that he brought back to his room that he didn’t think twice about it. Not that Gilbert was a future conquest or anything. Then again, he was the only one here, and it was probably inappropriate to go find a pretty girl now. Or that one handsome body guard he saw earlier. Oh well.

“Of course you can stay here! And my uncle would never turn on me, he loves me. Or well, he doesn’t exactly think I’m capable of doing something like this. It’s better that way, don’t you think? A prince should never act too intelligent. That’s what causes trouble.” He sipped his wine before realizing-

“Oh! A toast! We should make a toast! To me, maybe? How’s that sound?”

[drowninginvenice]

Who’s the new heir? Me? I hadn’t even realized.

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All That Glitters AU

Name: Feliciano Vargas Age: 22 Role: Prince. Next in line now that the princess is murdered. Alliance: Ally/‘Rebel’ Kingdom: Aranciata Rossa

Did they attend the masquerade? Why or why not?: Of course he did! He’s royalty, after all. That and wine/women and pretty men. And helping kill a princess. Y’know.

–

::ALLY

What incentives do they have for helping Aranciata Rossa?: It’s his own kingdom, so…

::REBEL

Did they have a role in disrupting the masquerade?: Oh yeah, he definitely helped some people get to where they needed to be. What reasons do they have for rebelling against Aranciata Rossa?: I mean, more rebelling against the princess, because he’s literally next in line. (Masks are a thing though, and the rebels aren’t any more aware that he helped than he is about who they are.)

Headcanons:

*Feliciano is a dick. Think Medici level dick.

*He’s the son of the King’s brother.

*He doesn’t really have any qualms about killing members of his extended family. (Not that he cares that much about being in CHARGE, but daddy was about to cut him off because he still isn’t married and?? He needs the royal bank account to keep up his Lifestyle.)

*He just wants to be drunk and kiss all day. No attachments.

*Don’t let that fool you though, he’s an expert swordsman and quite good at getting what he wants in general.

*This is basically ‘Venetian Empire’ era Feli. So, yeah, he’s gonna be a little different. (Well, not that different, but more engaged in Politics and shit.)

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@drowninginvenice

You’re supposed to say who!

If this is a knock knock joke, it is a poorly constructed one. 

[drowninginvenice]

[Pouts.] You’re no fun.