on my own throne

in the darkest of the days men become kings Pietro Galli è il nome

[pietrogalli]

[laurennesrage]

The sleeping rage had been awoken and it now cursed through her body, the sudden invasion setting her at ease. With one hand, Ren reached for her blade — an instinct, much more than a thought out action —, and with the other, she angrily wiped her mouth clean. 

"When a girl says she wants to stab you in the throat, it doesn’t mean she wants you to kiss her." She paused. "Yes, even if that girl is me.”

She took a step closer, her fingers wrapped tightly around the handle. “Let me put this in a way that you might understand. Your dead body turns me on more than your naked one does. The thought of your neck gushing blood makes me wetter than any attempt half-assed dirty talk you throw at me; and your bank account might interest a lot of whores in Rome, but all I can think about when I look at you is how much I’d love to cut you open and feel your organs for a little while. This does nothing for me, so I suggest you don’t try it again. You come this close to me one more time without my permission, I’ll make you regret every breath you’ve ever drawn in my presence.”

[pietrogalli]

He got on every single one of Laurenne's nerves and Pietro cherished that in a way he himself couldn't exactly understand, but that hardly stopped him from pressing his lips against hers. It wasn't to provoke the woman--not to further irk her; rather, Pietro had simply felt himself tempted, and it was exactly temptation that brought him endless amounts of entertainment--in this case entertainment came in the form of an angry, threatening Laurenne. To him, her threats were merely amusing, a sort of music to his ears he could also not understand. Surely she wasn't stupid enough to give into her threats, especially not on him. Either way, Pietro enjoyed hearing her remarks.

Listening to her words as he smiled ever so lightly, a smile that attempted to hide both his amusement and laughter, Pietro offered her a terse nod before walking away. 

[aliyahjenkins]

Things are everything really, busy, boring, bad, good. You have to be more concise.

[pietrogalli]

Ah, unfortunately if I were to be more concise I'm sure we'll end up right where we started with the pointless questions dilemma. 

[aliyahjenkins]

You know better than to ask pointless questions, Signor Galli.

[pietrogalli]

That I do, Detective.

How are things? Good, I hope? Busy, perhaps?

[lallieeeee]

It’s fine, ‘M glad it’s me. Shh— Just slow down, okay?

I’ll call the doctor. He’ll know what t’ do. [She showed him a subtle smile, reaching for the button near his bed.]

[pietrogalli]

Pietro nodded slowly. The brightness in the room seemed to be making his headache notably worse and so he closed his eyes momentarily. 

"How are you, Sin? How've you been, eh?" he asked, eyes still closed, voice low, lacking energy. 

Once the doctor, a respected individual whom Pietro saw every three months, explained to Pietro exactly what had landed him there, Pietro was quick enough to ask how long until he could leave. 

"And the results are all ready for you to take home, Mr. Galli. You do recall that I mentioned your blood pressure a few months ago, surely? You need to take care of that, yes? Now in this bag I've put four strong painkillers for your headache--all a result of the fall. If you'd like to stay the night you are more than welcome to do so, but I imagine you want to return home?" 

"Of course, Dr. Frederic. I will take care of that--thank you. Home. Yes, always. I'll be on my way shortly." 

[marchitando]

[lallieeeee]

A while. I was— a little surprised t’ know I was the first on your contact list on who t’ call on emergencies.

[pietrogalli]

Ah, yeah--I'm--I'm sorry. I could've sworn I changed the emerg--I hope it wasn't too much of an inconvenience. To drop by, of course. Which hospital is this? Where's the fucking doctor? My head's about to explode. 

[lallieeeee]

[pietrogalli]

Che cazzo è successo a me.

She did say something about my blood pressure. How--how long have you been here, Sinead? 

[katerina-theleader]

I actually want you to guess because I am quite bored and I can use some entertainment. I am currently seeing someone, I’ll let you guess who.

I am curious, tell me anything that isn’t worth talking about. 

[pietrogalli]

Must be serious for you to be mentioning it. I'm no good at these games, Kat. And you've been keeping a lot to yourself lately, so I've got nowhere to start, really. I need clues. 

Several assignments. All work, but work and play are the same to me, so.

[aliyahjenkins]

I’ve been fine. If you’re offering, yes, though I would prefer to pour it myself.

[pietrogalli]

Precautionary measure or do you not trust me, Detective? Perhaps both?

I'm joking. Preferences are preferences, I understand. 

Here we go. Italy's finest vino. 

[barkerjulian]

It’s easy to get lost in Rome. So many people and too little room to navigate. No, there is no place I was trying to get to. I just felt stuffed up and decided to take a walk. Some shady characters where walking behind me so I decided to knock on the closest door and hope for a place to lay low until they leave. Is that alright with you, Mr…i dont think I caught your name.

[pietrogalli]

It is, isn't it. Ah, I see. Shady characters around this area of the city are very rare and quite worrying. I'll make sure to get on top of that. Galli. Please do call me Pietro. And your name?

[aliyahjenkins]

I’m off duty, Mr. Galli. Detective Jenkins.

[pietrogalli]

It's been awhile, Detective. I trust you've been well? Can I offer you something? A drink? Water? Juice? Wine, perhaps? 

[laurennesrage]

I should warn you, I’m in a mood.

[pietrogalli]

That's hardly a revelation, but thank you for the heads up. 

I've been told you have some sort of.. great news, Laurenne. Did I hear that right? 

[barkerjulian]

Well I am sorry for the sudden intrusion. I was wondering around and just found myself here. I hope popping by unexpected wont cause me too muc trouble.

[pietrogalli]

No need to apologise. It's easy to get lost around this neighbourhood. No trouble at all. So, do you need someone to show you the place you're trying to get to? Or do you mindlessly knock on people's doors whilst wondering? No judgment in my place; just curiosity, I assure you. 

[katerina-theleader]

Which I do.  I am sure you have a lot going on yourself?

[pietrogalli]

Go on, then. Share. Put me out of my curiosity.

Me? Not at all. Nothing worth talking about, anyway.

[barkerjulian]

I think you may have me confused with someone else. I’m not here for any business. 

[pietrogalli]

I don't think I have confused you for anyone at all, bella. It's just I wasn't expecting anyone, is all.

[katerina-theleader]

I think we need to catch up, Mr. Gali. 

[pietrogalli]

That we do. Those eyes of yours tell me you have plenty to share.