“ THERE’S ONLY THIRTY DAYS IN APRIL, i don’t wish to waste my time when it’s so limited ! ” it was possible it would have been kind or appropriate to wait a month longer before bullying the prince, but some things could not wait ! and… well, if natalia was the love of his life, the past weeks must have done a number on him. it was an opportunity for the italians. she pushed the document closer to the two men on the other side of the table. “ your land area would actually grow. look at the redrawn map ! how cute is that passage to the sea ? i simply love it. ” her smile practically glittered when she looked between the brothers. “ all you need to do is to simply recognize us as your rightful rulers. what is the difference, really ? san marino’s independence is one small technicality and at the moment it’s costing us all quite a bit money. so, boys, what do you say ? it’s quite a deal. you’d also have better access to our health services. perhaps we’d even fund building a bigger hospital in san marino… ” [ @ennioeste, @ettoreeste, @giorxcci ]
He would never understand how only maniacs made it to the top. Verona di Savoia was one package of crazy. Why did she always smile? Why was she constantly smiling? Who even had let her into the room? Giovanni might have been stubborn and petty, but he was… on top of things. The aunt was talking like they were picking out a new spring wardrobe. Ennio’s eyes dropped to look at the map. It did make San Marino larger, but what did that matter when they would turn into a duchy? “This isn’t a decision Ettore and I are in power to make.” He only said it to make sure that whatever they said from then on, could not be held against San Marino in the future. “I still don’t understand why you’ve gone through all this trouble. The ownership of San Marino shouldn’t matter to you that much.” Talking to the aunt was easier than talking to Giovanni though — the one thing that made Ennio appreciate the woman’s presence. “There’s really not enough benefits for us to take this offer seriously. Our independence costs more than a passage to the sea.” [ @ettoreeste / @giorxcci / @vcrcnc ]
ettore spent most of his life evading politics, leaving san marino for months at a time as soon as he could. now, somehow, he and ennio were left with the negotiating. he merely glanced at the map pushed in front of them, not needing to examine it to know he wouldn’t support. italy was power-hungry and always had been, why should they give in and give up what was theirs? verona di savoia certainly had a twisted way of thinking — rightful rulers, he mustn’t laugh in her face! “i’m sure you and your team worked hard on this drawing but my brother is right, this offer is offensive. so, unless you have a better proposition, I believe we are done here.” @giorxcci @vcrcnc
