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[ofrosso]

date: sometime in 2012 location: Giovanni Ricci’s second home  availability: @la-bella-falco

How boring. They had always loathed Giovanni Ricci; sniveling, cowardly, pathetic. When it was clear he was eluding them, and payments were still nearly a week late, Marcelo had hope he’d perhaps have something sharp hidden in the billows of his sleeve. Maybe he’d run off to Rome, or France, or Sweden, or meet them at his home with the barrel of an AK-47. Maybe he was not the little mouse they’d reduce to entrails, but rather the one to release the Montague’s lion from its net of persistent monotony. When they had trailed Giovanni from his law firm, away from his home and family, and to the edge of Verona they had thought, finally.

Until the familiar driveway curves into their view, and Giovanni rolls his Bugatti into his private garage. His second home, as if it wasn’t the third place Marcelo would have cased. They watch him now through the kitchen window, pacing while speaking, perhaps bluetooth or on speaker phone. There were no other cars in the driveway. No sign of anyone but Giovanni Ricci. They’re aware of the key hidden behind the fourth brick to the right of his patio door knob. They’d seen him swear a month ago when they’d followed him, and watched him drunkenly drop it atop his foot. The key was easier than breaking the window, and without the noise of lifting the garage, though Marcelo did love the shock of a client watching their fist smash through their precious glass.

They edge nearer, back pressed against the brick as they gently pry it apart, and fit the key in the space between their knuckles, when they hear a voice. Not Giovanni, not the soldato that lingers on the opposite end of the house, awaiting their signal to approach. It’s a female voice; one that sounds so eerily familiar. Marcelo’s chin tilts, pressing their ear closer to the door and closer to the conversation muffled behind it. She speaks again, as if underwater, and Giovanni responds — just the two voices. Maybe an affair, with the woman’s car parked down the road so there’s no risk in Mrs.Ricci happening upon her. They consider retreating, backing into the shadows for when the mystery woman leaves and Giovanni is most vulnerable, but then they hear it. Three syllables, seven letters, dripping from the woman’s tongue like honey. Capulet.

The lock clicks as they enter, gun cocked and situated in their grip. The conversation continues as they near, can hear the fluctuation of the woman’s words, the shake in Giovanni’s. They know when they turn this corner they’ll come face to face with the two, and that the soldato will follow suit in less than five minutes at their entering the residence. Their footsteps are nearly silent as they trace the path of the blueprints and step, finally, into the living room, the barrel of their gun pointed directly at the man pacing its expanse. “I'm wounded you didn’t invite me, Gio.” They click their tongue, as if to remind him that their teeth are next, “I go out of my way to find you, and all this time you’ve been cowering away, settling for such repulsive company.”

The man gapes, open-mouthed as they near and keep the firearm pointed at his thick skull. It’s only as they step closer that the woman turns from her spot on the sofa, brown strands parting to reveal the slant of delicate features. Marcelo’s brows pinch, “Lucrezia.”

[igagliano]

                         “but most miserable is the desire that's glorious: blest be those,                                       how mean soe’er, that have their honest wills,                                                      which seasons comfort.”

                                                                                                         -- IMOGEN                                                                                     cymbaline: act i, scene 6

                                          basic information.

FULL NAME: Isabella Elena Gagliano PRONUNCIATION:  ‎iz-ah-BEHL-ah  eh-LAY-nah gAHg-lee-ah-no MEANING:

ISABELLA (circa. Spain) -- pledged to God; God is bountiful

“Qué linda, qué hermosa--nuestro amor. Gracias a Dio.” These are some of the earliest phrases that she can remember coming from Candela and Emilio Gagliano throughout her childhood. Affectionately nicknamed Bella from an early age, the Gagliano child has never been a stranger to beloved adoration. Every morning, her parents would shower the beautiful babe with kisses; every night, they would get on their knees and pray at the side of the crib, thanking God for the gift He deigned to give them. 

ELENA (circa. Greece) -- shining light; the bright one

Candela Gagliano knew what she was doing when she looked down at her darling baby and decided to gift her with a middle name full of light and brightness. That is what Isabella was to the Gagliano family: a bundle of light that, when cultivated as sweetly as she’d been, would one day righteously burn anyone who dared to try to snuff her out. 

GAGLIANO (circa. Italy/Germany) -- joyous; brave

There’s bravery in looking the hurricane in the eye and now cowering, but winking. There’s bravery in relying on words and ink rather than guns and bullets--this ideology has been absorbed by the little canary who prefers to sing her truths rather than fight battles that she knows she’s ill-equipped for. She takes immense joy in dealing justice--a rarity, especially in a place such as Verona.

NICKNAME(S): Isa, Izzy, Bella, Bells, Bell, Imogen PREFERRED NAME(S): Isa, Izzy, Isabella BIRTH DATE: October 11, 1994 AGE: 24 ZODIAC: Libra GENDER: Female PRONOUNS: She / her(s) / they / them / theirs ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: Panromantic SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Pansexual CURRENT LOCATION: Verona, Italy LIVING CONDITIONS: Comfortable and modest. La justicia is far from rich, though they are not poor. TITLE(S): the justice, la justicia, il giornalista, editor 

                                                background.

BIRTH PLACE: Salamanca, Spain SOCIAL CLASS: Upper-middle class EDUCATION LEVEL: BA in Literature and Journalism FATHER: Emilio Gagliano -- It’s no surprise that Emilio Gagliano’s works have earned him the gilded favor of those in positions of power. He was a man that stood for justice and refused to crack under pressure; he was a man who called for morality and improvements far louder than those vying for its death and decay. MOTHER: Candela (neé Russo) Gagliano -- Conversely, Candela was the champion of the underdogs, the one that was beloved by the outcasts of society. She wrote for the downtrodden, those who were left to bear the weight thrust upon them by those far more fortunate.  SIBLING(S): n/a BIRTH ORDER: n/a CHILDREN: n/a PET(S): One -- A female Dalmatian named Themis. (x) OTHER IMPORTANT RELATIVES: n/a PREVIOUS RELATIONSHIPS: There’s a handful of carefully-restitched hearts left in their wake--that Isabella Gagliano who could never find anything or anyone worth enough to keep them in one place.  ARRESTS/PRISON TIME?: n/a

                                      occupation & income.

PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME: il Giornale di Verona. Isa works for Verona’s main newspaper outlet, and has since climbed the ranks with vigor (and, in climbing ranks, has increased their own salary). SECONDARY SOURCE OF INCOME: Freelance writing. You’d be remiss to think that la justicia works for Verona and Verona alone--after all, she is a Gagliano. Anything published through this means, however, are claimed by an IMOGEN.  TERTIARY SOURCE(S) OF INCOME: [REDACTED] CONTENT WITH THEIR JOB (OR LACK THERE OF)?: Isabella Gagliano is incredibly pleased with her occupation, especially since il giornale tends to turn a blind eye to her methods of getting information that was once closed off to the common Veronan--and those hungry for the truth know better than to look a gift horse in its mouth. PAST JOB(S): Waitress (multiple times in multiple places) SPENDING HABITS: Unlikely to splurge unless it’s something that really moves them, or it’s for someone they love. Other than that, Isabella has moderate spending habits; sure, there are some superfluous purchases (yet another dog toy for Themis, another set of multi-colored ink pens for themselves, etc.) but they make sure necessities are taken care of, first. MOST VALUABLE POSSESSION: A golden heart-shaped locket (x) given to her by Celeste Duval. Inside, there is a faded-but-well-preserved picture of the two of them together--unabashedly happy and unapologetically in love.

                                          skills & abilities.

LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Spanish, Italian, conversational Russian, English DRIVE?: Yes JUMP-STAR A CAR?: Yes. CHANGE A FLAT TIRE?: No. RIDE A BICYCLE?: Yes. SWIM?: Yes. PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?: No. PLAY CHESS?: No. BRAID HAIR?: Yes. TIE A TIE?: Yes. PICK A LOCK?: Yes.

                 physical appearance & characteristics.

FACE CLAIM: Brittany O’Grady (x, x, x) EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Deepest brunette - the darkest brown, which can be a very dark chestnut; sometimes appears to be off black at a distance. HAIR TYPE/STYLE: 3A/B - or curly with well-defined and springy coils that have a loopy, “S” shaped pattern.  GLASSES/CONTACTS?: Reading glasses, used sparingly at night (and usually worn at home) when going through soon-to-be-published works with a fine-toothed come.  DOMINANT HAND: Right TATTOOS: One - a scripted-font ‘C’ behind her left ear for Celeste PIERCINGS: Three - lobe piercings and a tragus piercing on her right ear. MARKS/SCARS:  NOTABLE FEATURES: Well-defined and thick eyebrows. USUAL EXPRESSION: Inquisitive, guarded. ALLERGIES: Seasonal allergies.

                                               psychology.

JUNG TYPE: ENTP (”The Debater”) - The Debater personality type is the ultimate devil’s advocate, thriving on the process of shredding arguments and beliefs and letting the ribbons drift in the wind for all to see. This tactic shouldn’t be confused with the sort of mutual understanding Diplomat personalities seek – Debaters, like all Analyst personality types, are on a constant quest for knowledge, and what better way to gain it than to attack and defend an idea, from every angle, from every side? (x) MORAL ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good - A chaotic good character acts as their conscience directs them with little regard for what others expect of them. They make their own way, but are kind and benevolent. They hate it when people try to intimidate others and tell them what to do. They follow their own moral compass, which, although (subjectively) good, may not agree with that of society. (x) TEMPERAMENT: Choleric-Melancholic - The Choleric-Melancholy combination is driven by two needs. Their primary need is to get results. The secondary need is to do things right. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on the requirements of the situation. When the Choleric and the Melancholy tendencies are combined, it produces a result-oriented, detailed person, who plans and pushes their way through life. (x) ELEMENT: Fire. PRIMARY INTELLIGENCE TYPE: Linguistic - People who develop linguistic intelligence tend to demonstrate a greater ability to express themselves well both verbally and in writing. This type of person has very strong awareness and an ability to easily understand the viewpoint of others. Associated with the left side of the brain. (x) SOCIABILITY: Depends on who you ask. They’re sociable and enjoyable to be around, so long as you aren’t under their scrutiny. COMPULSION(S): Checking the locks in their home before going to bed. PHOBIA(S): Claustrophobia. DRUG USE: No. ALCOHOL USE: Occasionally. PRONE TO VIOLENCE?: Only in self-defense.

                                                 mannerisms. 

NERVOUS TICKS: Taking note of all possible exits around, the fear settling heavily in their stomach, the tightening of jaws, the miniscule-flaring of nostrils, the shifting of weight from one side to the other. DRIVES/MOTIVATIONS: To bring the elite of the bloodied city to their knees and have them answer for their crimes, to write as their mother taught them, to remain as unyielding as her father, to fulfill the promise made between her and her benefactor. Additionally, love. FEARS: Losing Celeste, losing the ability to write, defamation of their character POSITIVE TRAITS: Headstrong, resourceful, creative NEGATIVE TRAITS: Argumentative, insensitive, impractical DO THEY CURSE OFTEN?: Not unless spurred by unchecked emotions. 

                                                     attitudes.

GREATEST DREAM: To be the catalyst in what dismantles Verona’s hideous war; to write enough that, maybe someday, someone will be able to do more than she GREATEST FEAR: Receiving punishment for the means in which she gets information for il Giornale MOST AT EASE WHEN: Home, with Celeste Duval. Home, curled on her couch with Themis by her side and her computer on her lap--writing, of course. LEAST AT EASE WHEN: At unexpected gatherings called for and/or sponsored by the Capulets or Montagues. WORST POSSIBLE THING THAT COULD HAPPEN: Being accused of being in la mafia. BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Becoming an editor at il Giornale di Verona. BIGGEST REGRET: Waiting too long and missing the chance to ask Celeste to marry her. Not coming to Verona sooner. BIGGEST SECRET: [REDACTED] TOP PRIORITIES: Exposing the mobs, keeping loved ones safe and helping them, staying alive

[fair-verona-rpg]

The Fall Festival features all your favorite fair treats and performances and exhibits from some of Verona’s top stars.

Highlights of the week include:-

Monday 10th September - Classic evening

Performance by Verona Royal Ballet.

Opportunity during the afternoon and after the performance to meet some of the dancers and have your photograph taken with a selection of costumes and props.

Performance by Verona String ensemble.

Tuesday 11th September - Modern Twist

Performance on main stage by Team of Atomies (Abe’s dance group).

Team of Atomies will be running two workshops during the afternoon for children between 5 and 12.

Performance by internationally renowned hip hop group Twister.

Wednesday 13th September - Fashion Day

Fashion show featuring Carlisle Capulet’s designs and upcoming designers from the fashion school of Verona University.

Naughty but Nice lingerie stall and fashion display organised by Tru Lovell and models include Bette Carina.

Isabella Peretti is displaying a selection of collars through the years for one day only.  This is a rare chance to see how our tastes and fashion have changed in the last hundred years.

Thursday 14th September - Upcoming talent

New talent night - Newly spotted singers, dancers and entertainers from around Verona will be performing on the main stage.  Featured acts include Rosaline Lovell.

Friday 15th September- Expert day

Master acting class from renowned Hollywood award winner Emmet Capulet.

Cake decorating demonstration by award winning cake designer Amy Lynne.

Tai Chi workshop with Master Li Chin.

Ongoing events:-

All week there will be an art exhibition featuring paintings, sculpture and photography on the theme ‘Nature’s Bounty’. 

Food and drink stalls:-

Cotton Candy - run by Valeria 

Bake stall - run by Sin

Bake stall - run by Mae

Open air cafe (soups, sandwiches and treats) - run by Illyria Cafe and Nat Montague.

Beer tent - run by The Apothecary.

Farm produce ( from his family farm in Gallo) - run by Pan Montague

For children:-

Children’s target shooting (toy arrows) - run by Vin

Hay bale maze - run by Cade

Face painting - run by Ava Gray and Bella Montague.

Balloon animals - run by Lacy 

For adults:-

Tattoos - run by Will Capulet.

Adult ninja warrior assault course - run by Anton

Library Cider tent - warm cider and readings from authors and library staff including Mia Capulet, Julian Capulet and Alex Montague.

Chair massage - hospital physical therapy team including Megan.

Clothing and accessories - run by Carlisle

For the whole family:-

Pumpkin painting - sponsored by Romano family and run by Arden and Mateo

Dunk Tank - organised by The Watch (proceeds to The Watch Vetrans fund supporting injured Watch members and families).

Plant stall (offering potted plants, bouquets and make your own flower crown) - run by Posey, Diana and Daisy.

Honey and candle stall - run by Daisy

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