Para La Justicia

Fernando Santoro. 39 years old. Crusader. Roma needs Justice.

[thealicewhite-blog1]

She could sense the annoyance in his voice but ignored it. Dominiki didn’t waste time going upstairs to grab her son and the young babysitter. The girl had a few bags of her own and brought down the car seat for the baby. The sitter helped strap the boy in and Dominiki moved to sit up front. “We’re ready to go.” 

[fernando-crusader-blog]

Fernando looked over his shoulder and soon started up the car. As they drove, he was silent for a bit. Breaking down soon, he glanced over at her. “I don’t mean to be short with you. Time is just not on our side right now.”

[claire-hooley]

@fernando-crusader

They had been held up in the old building for a while and nothing had changed. Claire had taken the spot of standing near the window to keep watch, and up until recently there wasn’t anything significant. The amount of soldiers all clustered together like that though? “Hey.” She glanced at Fernando then nodded to the window. “Think we got something.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

Fernando looked out of the window, his eyes squinting in suspicion. He didn’t want to jump to conclusions, but it was hard. It did look like the soldiers were up to something. “How long have they been there?” He asked.

[claire-hooley]

“I know, but it’s just frustrating. We’re sitting back watching it get worse and there’s nothing we can do. It’s not fair.” Claire very well may have lacked the maturity to understand the bigger picture, but she had good intentions regardless. “I’ll go back soon. Lay low for a few days and you keep me updated ok?”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

This conversation was always tricky to Fernando. He was used to being in charge, but people always seemed to do what they wanted. Claire was an adult and even though she was younger, he knew she coulnd’t treat her like a child. Though, he wanted to give out the true heaviness of the situation without it feeling like a lecture. “That out there is not our fault” He started. “You see all those people we’ve helped, the buildings that we’ve put out? That’s not sitting back. That’s fighting, we’re fighting for our home and this is what I’ve wanted for so long. We have a chance here, but we can’t be rash. I’d appreciate if you did lay low, but don’t let that eat you up. You’ve done everything and given your all. You’ve been so brave. But, you can’t help others when you’re not able to give your best. You need to recharge.. I’ll keep you updated and see what other things we can do to move forward.”

[coldcalliope]

“It was kind of you to worry. No one really checks up on me.” Calliope occupied her gaze with something off in the distance of the expansive structure. Quiet echoes of his voice cascaded through the halls. Ideally she wouldn’t spend another night on the couch in her office, but walking home unarmed and in civilian clothes was hardly advisable. “If I were smart, I’d stay here. My apartment isn’t exactly close.” But she was too stubborn to acquiesce.

[fernando-crusader-blog]

He swallowed hard, knowing that he may have been checking up on her maybe too much. If there was ever such a thing. “Well, you are smart” He said, not exactly telling her what to do, but suggesting for her to stay. He didn’t plan on himself and it would be better to know where she was. “If you do want to go back to your apartment, you shouldn’t go alone” He offered, just in case. “Either way I would like toknow where you’re staying so I can come back in the morning” 

[coldcalliope]

Calliope armed the door behind them, one arm wrapping around her torso as Fernando examined her. No new injuries, at least. She offered the smallest of smiles at his explanation, gaze only slightly downcast. “I’m okay,” she assured him. “Alive, at least. I’m sorry for worrying you.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

He nodded his head, his nose wrinkling as he felt slightly embarrassed. Feeling a little silly for assuming the worst and running to look for her over a whim. “It’s fine. You didn’t do it on purpose.” His hands crossed over his chest, taking a step backwards and putting weight on his heels. “Are you staying here or going some where else tonight?” He asked

[claire-hooley]

“Nope, but like you said no one is.” Things were only getting worse too. A sad fact when you looked at the way Rome appeared already. “The sooner we get rid of Ricardo the better. I’m not losing anyone else.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

“I know” he agreed, but he wanted to choose his words wisely. He knew it wasn’t that simple. “But, we need patience. A time will come, but we can’t act irrationally.” Looking over at Claire, he grimaced. “I don’t want to loose anyone else either, even the ones who are out there helping” His eyes focused on her, silently telling her that she was one of those people he was talking about. Wondering if she would get the message to stay in for a day or two. 

[thealicewhite-blog1]

Dominiki think Fernando would be over that quickly. She had most of all her personal belongings packed, the rest she could come back for later, if it was still there. Destruction was everywhere. He startled her and her hand clutched at her chest. “Yes, I think so. Silas is upstairs. The babysitter is coming with me. I need to keep her safe and she watches him when I am working. 

[fernando-crusader-blog]

Fernando nodded and started up the engine. “We’ll tell her to come on so we can go” He said, a sense of urgency in his voice. He wanted to get to safety, all of them. He didn’t like being out in the open. 

[coldcalliope]

The courtyard had the distinct advantage of being simultaneously secluded and open, but Calliope could not help the vulnerability permeating her skin. The curator was tired of being afraid. Her family. The government. It wouldn’t end. She exhaled, realizing she’d be spending another night in the museum. 

“Okay,” she agreed, turning to type in the code to disarm the door, pushing it open. “Come in.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

Fernando quickly went inside. His eyes went straight to Calliope, scanning for any new cuts and bruises. “I hadn’t heard from you and got worried” He said as his eyes darted away from her. “I know it’s impulsive, but I had to check and be sure” He stopped and exhaled a sigh of relief. 

[claire-hooley]

Ditching the two who helped Claire in and out of the club when she wanted to get some air was generally not that easy. At least not until she thought up a better way. Siting on a desk, Claire watched Fernando for a few moments until he spoke up. “I was going to see if you were ok but evidently not.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

He didn’t mean to come off so crass to the Claire. He just wasn’t thinking straight, he was tired, exhausted. “No one is ok” He said softly. Looking over at her. “Are you?”

[coldcalliope]

Calliope had lost track of time. Again. Only now it was no longer an adorably redeemable quirk, she would be in danger if she left the museum after sunset and she only realized it as she stepped into the courtyard under the gaze of an unobstructed moon. Auburn tresses drenched in a wash of pale blue, Calliope stood with her back to the world, fingers typing in a code to secure the museum. Something moved behind her and the curator gasped, turning around to find the source of the sound. Her back pressed against the thick glass as a figure emerged, stepping into the moonlight.

“Oh,” she breathed. “It’s you.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

With all that was going on, Fernando found it extremely hard to keep track of everyone. Even though he coulnd’t just keep his mind on one person, when someone went too long without checking in or him hearing from them, he instantly thought the worse. The last thing he meant to do was scare her.

“Sorry, sorry” He said, his hands going out to show her to calm down. “I just-” He paused and looked over his shoulder. “Let’s get inside.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

The last couple of days were starting to take a toll on Fernando. Between helping his members and the civilians, he found himself wearing thin. He was cautious, so cautious that he was loosing sleep. His eyes scanned over the building full of injured people. He figured it was a good place to stay hidden and to also protect. The back of his mind just churning that the building might be next. He ran his finger between his brows, feeling the tension pull on his face tight. He looked up at the person approaching him, he couldn’t even find it in him to speak first. Honestly, not in the mood to talk. Knowing that he didn’t want to hear or say anything unless it was necessary. “What is it?” He managed to say.

[makingitmarx-blog]

“I may be no match for these guards but Ricardo is not scaring me out of Rome. I have too much built here to just abandon ship – the problem is just finding a way to actually be of some help to everyone.”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

“People need shelter and safe places.. especially the injured. The hospitals are becoming full and who knows if that is the next place to be bombed. I wouldn’t put it past the son of a bitch” Fernando looked at the man. “Do you have any ideas?”

[thealicewhite-blog1]

The only thing that saved her ass was the fact she was a doctor and was not one to target, but it still made her feel uneasy. There was no choice to move them, and she went through the apartment gathering what could be carried. Maybe get some help with the crib, but that could be sorted later. She was moving some things to the car when she saw a figure coming her way. She slammed the trunk down. “It’s a nice morning, isn’t it?” She wanted to be gone in the next hour. 

[fernando-crusader-blog]

After hearing what was going on around town, Fernando knew that he quickly needed to take action. He grabbed all his essentials from his home, sending Dominiki a message that he was coming by her place too. Not giving her much choice of the matter, he knew that they had to move quickly. She had to leave, for her and her child’s sake. He stood watch outside as she packed her things. When she closed the trunk, he ignored her sarcasm. “Do you have what you need?” He asked.

[akamatthewmurdock]

[claire-hooley]

@fernando-crusader

Quick steps broke the quiet as Claire edged her way down the hectic streets. It was going to be worth it if this amounted to anything. She had to remind herself of that rather than the danger in it. She was still determined  and found a little building that had long since been abandoned and hopefully forgotten. Standing by the door, Claire waited patiently for Fernando to show; a folder clutched tightly to her chest.

[fernando-crusader-blog]

After working with Claire during the fires, he saw a lot of potential in her. Recruiting people was always hard in his line of work, but he always knew to tread lightly. When she asked for him to meet her, he wondered if she was going to ask any questions that would help lessen the tip toeing around. He was running a few mins late, but he hurried quickly. Once he saw her, he gave a nod. “Everything alright?” He wanted to ask off the bat.

[claire-hooley]

@fernando-crusader

Quick steps broke the quiet as Claire edged her way down the hectic streets. It was going to be worth it if this amounted to anything. She had to remind herself of that rather than the danger in it. She was still determined  and found a little building that had long since been abandoned and hopefully forgotten. Standing by the door, Claire waited patiently for Fernando to show; a folder clutched tightly to her chest.

[fernando-crusader-blog]

After working with Claire during the fires, he saw a lot of potential in her. Recruiting people was always hard in his line of work, but he always knew to tread lightly. When she asked for him to meet her, he wondered if she was going to ask any questions that would help lessen the tip toeing around. He was running a few mins late, but he hurried quickly. Once he saw her, he gave a nod. “Everything alright?” He wanted to ask off the bat.

[painandvengeance-blog]

Awakening dreadfully from his slumber, Domenico struggled to open his eyes and process the real world. As the blinding radiance of sunlight pervaded the room, the man grumbles unceremoniously to himself unaware of the guest he had. “What day is it… Where am I?” The bartender then rolls over to face the person nearby. “Oh lord..” He exhales while rubbing his eyes. “Please tell me nothing crazy happened”

[fernando-crusader-blog]

Fernando was relieved to see his friend had awaken. He looked over at him, a laugh coming over him. Only answering his last question at first. “As if you could ever be so lucky” He teased. He started to talk slowly, his voice not too loud to be considerate. “Today is Sunday and you’re at the hide out”