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Martina Montague, Domme, (Acting) Head of the Montague Family

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sweetxgabi‌:

“Oh - I’m so sorry, miss - my lady. Is this a bad time?” Gabi rocked back on her heels, tightening her grip on the tupperware of pastries she’d brought for Martina.

Martina’s head snapped up at the words and her expression quickly softened as she stood up and waved the woman in.  “Not at all darling.  It is just a bit of a challenging day however I think you might just be about to make it better.”  She nodded towards the box the submissive held as if to indicate that she had noticed Gabi brought something with her.

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mark-thecards-reyes‌:

“Miss Martina!” Mark called out excitedly with a large beaming smile.  Plopping down in the seat across from her, he looked at her with large puppy eyes.  “What’s wrong?  Anything I can do to help?  I can throw a Molotov cocktail at whatever you want.  Consider it done.”

Martina was so lost in her thoughts that she jumped at the cheery voice suddenly opposite her.  Before she could say anything he mentioned the Molotov cocktail and Martina’s eyes narrowed, “What on earth do you think that would achieve in this rocky time?”  

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bella-montague‌:

Bella stood to the side, waiting for Martina to finish her call. “More trouble I take it.”

Martina sighed heavily at the question, quickly glancing around to ensure they were properly alone.  “That’s another business trying to cut ties with us. Our bills are paid, our orders are regular but they are trying to say we owe them more but they can’t give me any evidence of anything that has not been paid.  It’s the third such call I’ve had this week.”

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gardenerwithoutborders‌:

“Is everything all right? Is there anything I can do to help?”

Martina turned her head at the question, her expression immediately changing.  “No, no darling, everything is fine.  Now how are you?  I need an update on how you are feeling?”  Her shoulders were still hunched with tension and she needed a little time to begin to relax after that call but she wasn’t about to unload onto Diana, especially not in her condition.

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sir-stefano-costa‌:

Stef was just leaving the store, having picked up a little present for Abe when he heard the woman groan with frustration. “You alright?” He asked, stopping next to her.

“They are all idiots,” Martina huffed immediately in response to the question and not really paying attention to who was next to her.  Having got that off her chest she looked again and flashed the Dominant a brief smile, “Just another day in paradise.”

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ariella-montague‌:

At the realization that it was Martina at the bar, Ariella stopped cutting lemons and took a moment to give the woman a smile. “Coming right up, M’Lady.” She wasn’t surprised that the astute Domme picked up on her tiredness. “I am tired. I’m trying my best though. How are you?” She quickly started making the drink she had requested.

Martina watched the young submissive with a frown, ideas forming in her mind as she did.  “Is your young Dominant taking care of you properly?” she asked as Ariella handed over her drink.

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carlislecapulet‌:

Carlisle couldn’t help the small smile that formed on her lips as she caught the ending of the woman’s phone conversation. It reminded her quite a bit of a few calls she’d made in the past, though the other certainly had a much more demanding quality. That of a Head, of course. She respected that deeply. “I’m sorry, Lady Montague, but I saw this slip from your bag.” She hardly wanted to disrupt the woman, but a paper of some sort had fallen and Carlisle wasn’t going to just ignore that.

Martina ended the call, barely restraining herself from throwing the phone onto the road.  Breathing deeply she had just placed it back in her bag when she heard the voice and turned to look.  Her expression immediately softened and she switched back into her calmer persona.  “Thank you so much darling, I appreciate that,” she smiled as she took the letter and glancing at it placed it safely in her bag.  “Best not to lose that one although I don’t suppose losing a signed confirmation is ever a good thing,” she remarked as she pulled the zip firmly closed.

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“I don’t care, just get it sorted,” Martina exclaimed before she ended the call with a loud groan of frustration.

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ariella-montague‌:

“What can I get you?” Ariella sensed someone at the bar and spoke while she cut lemons, only glancing up at the other person. She had been working more hours than ever now that she wasn’t working for Ian York, and was towards the end of a long shift.

“I think it’s a vodka and tonic sort of evening,” Martina replied with a warm smile as she sat herself on the bar stool and watched the young submissive.  “You look tired darling,” she remarked.  “Are you taking care of yourself?”

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Red, red wine

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cosimo-medici‌:

“Than you feared, huh?” Cosimo repeated back with a chuckle, trying to remember if he’d ever met a woman whom the one in front of him reminded him of. “I was managing alright with thanks to this,” he answered, gesturing to his glass as he added, “Though now you have me curious if I should be a bit more concerned at the moment over something you know that I don’t.”

Martina sipped her own glass, chuckling softly at his question.  “You don’t think things are a little uncertain right now?  Bringing a number of noble families together after such a rough spell had potential to go horribly wrong.”

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tobeamontaguecadence‌:

“Those are all wonderful ideas.  Thank you my Lady,” Cade nodded.  He could only imagine how difficult it would be for his son in the coming months, and the adjustments to be made.  The Dominant only hoped he’d be quick to remember that when times were trying.

“My pleasure Cade.  I am sure you and Drew will find a balance for Dominique before too long.  I know I was older when I left Germany but if I can offer any further advice then please do let me know.”

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subrosacapulet‌:

“Oh that’s such a shame!  At least I live in the Tower now so you can deliver the next one by hand to make sure it doesn’t get lost, right Miss?”  Rosaline flashed a cheeky smirk.  “If you’re able to give me enough notice I could get you a huge collection of rarities to display, maybe even some genuine props or set pieces… Now I wish this was something that was actually happening,” she added with a chuckle.

Martina had to laugh at Rosaline’s antics, she could see why Tru had been attracted to her.  “You never know Darling, now you have given me the idea I might just put something in place.  Do you have enough to fill a whole space or would we have to have a double theme?”

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luanmoretti‌:

Luan nodded and finally gave up looking through her bag for the form.  She knew it was important but she kept forgetting to get it to Martina to finish off and send in.  “A-As soon as I find it I’ll b-bring it to you M-Miss, I ummm… I’m s-sorry I keep forgetting.  I… I want to work again a-and I want t-to help the family s-somehow.  I… I know it’s important.”

“As soon as you can Darling.  I know you want to be working so let’s get everything in place.”  Martina smiled smartly as she stepped to the side, effectively dismissing the submissive.

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Red, red wine

Cosimo sat st the bar, silently relieved it was easy to drink still despite the fake fangs in his mouth. A glass of wine in hand, the Dominant topped the bartender before turning to the figure beside him, gaze roaming their masked form. “Enjoying yourself?” He asked casually.

“Indeed, the wine is flowing and the atmosphere has been less hostile than I feared it might be.  What about yourself?” Martina asked, recognising the young Medici from the bank though she could never remember either of the brothers names.

@cosimo-medici​

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tobeamontaguecadence‌:

“I believe he’s turning 8 this fall?”  Cade said trying to recall the if the young boy was 8 or turning 8.  It had been such a whirlwind of events lately that sometimes it was hard to keep up with everything.  “He’s a very sweet young boy though.  Inquisitive, and determined, and I’m sure he’ll be quite adaptive to the change from France to Italy.  Although now it means Andrew and I have reason to continue to return to Paris often, so Dominique doesn’t get too homesick for his city or his culture,” the Dominant laughed.

“Keeping the awareness of their home culture is so important,” Martina agreed with a sad tone to her voice.  “Ensure he knows about the French holidays too, even if it is hard to celebrate them.  I have let most of my German ones slip and I do regret it.  You should look for a French club as well so he can chat in his native tongue.  It gets so draining at first to constantly be thinking in another language and mentally have to translate everything.”

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Email: I wanted to ask permission to go spend the night with DIana and Vaughan. I'll leave early in the day and be back tomorrow if it's acceptable.

Email: That is fine.  Please either be back before dark or contact Nox to arrange for someone to collect you.

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