It was a contentious matter in the Beaumont home, but Berlioz did truly enjoy winter. Beyond the obvious fact that it was clearly the superior composition in Vivaldi’s Seasons, there was a dramatism to winter that none other could equal. And, of course, there was the beautiful sight of snow everywhere, making everything look like a delicate, moody painting, of the sort that filled the great halls of the galleries back in Europe. Berlioz was really missing his touring, even if it had happened years ago, even if it was probably tinted by the nostalgia he had for his younger years.
So deep he was in these languid thoughts, he almost didn’t hear the hissing and growling of a big fat cat, almost lost in the white snow, gaining momentum to jump on top of a man standing not too far from him. Berlioz frowned, taking off an earbud. “Hey, is everything all right?” he asked the guy.
luca paguro spent a lot of time himself. once afraid to venture out into the great big world, he’d been coaxed out by alberto and giulia years ago, but since he had been parted from them, luca had reverted to his hermit ways. it also didn’t help that whenever he stepped outside he was filled with anxiety that giulia’s cat, machiavelli, was hiding in wait to attack him - which was usually the case.
minding his business, luca was walking down the street and froze at the sound of growling rumbling near him. it was then that he spotted his foe in the snow, and unlike luca, machiavelli was ready to rumble “nice machi, nice cat” he spoke, holding his hands up in surrender “see machiavelli, we’re all good. no need to attack” the cat hated him, and he wasn’t sure why. all he did was shower the cat with love and attention, and what was he repaid in? bites, scratches and sneak attacks. luca braved a look-up at whoever spoke to him “uhh...yes? i mean, machiavelli here is likely going to beat me up but other than that guess i’m good”