#tis i romi

[romirola]

Headcanons for the Shaw Pack’s Favorite Activities at a Renaissance Fair

Last weekend, I went to my first Renaissance Fair and had a blast! So many things to do, performances to see, food to eat, and impromptu character interactions to share with actors/fair-goers. My only reasonable next step is to think about the Shaw Pack attending and enjoying a Ren Fair, too. Yes, they all dress up. (Pss- So did I! A censored Ren Fair Romi pic is below the cut. Alt txt included.)

David: Attending the blacksmith demonstration. David is fascinated by solid craftsmanship, and blacksmith work is the epitome of craft. David listens intently, learning all about the historical and cultural significance of the art-science hybrid as the blacksmith molds a blade before David’s eyes. 

Angel: Dragon-egg painting. Angel leans into the fantasy elements of the fair, despite David’s grumbling that there’s nothing Renaissance about dragons. Angel meticulously paints a gorgeous dragon egg that could’ve been professionally made, all while conversing in-character with the dragon-wrangler who staffed the egg-painting station. The dragon-wrangler assures Angel that the dragon will “hatch” will grow into a majestic beast who will be loyal and loving, eternally grateful for the care they showed when the dragon was merely an egg. 

Asher: The bawdy poetry reading. Asher wasn’t super thrilled to discover he read the map wrong and showed up to the bawdy poet’s performance instead of the public shaming scene, but as soon as the poet performed the first poem, he was hooked. Asher couldn’t help but laugh, not only because of the content of the poems, but because of the animated way the poet recited the words, moved about the stage, and even engaged with the audience. 

Babe: Getting chosen to participate in the juggling show. The only thing that amazed Babe more than the performers juggling all sorts of objects (some dangerous, some silly) as they performed acrobatic feats was when the performers invited them on stage to “help” with their next trick of spinning plates. To their surprise and delight, Babe was able to do exactly as the juggler instructed and keep the plate spinning. They took a bow as they audience cheered, Asher screaming over everyone as he celebrated his mate.  

Milo: Ringing the bell at the strongman game. The game is notoriously rigged, but Milo was up to the challenge. As soon as the bell rang out, a few character actors came over to congratulate him and decree him to the strongest man in all the village. They chanted his name and, upon hearing the commotion, the fair’s Queen made her way over to Milo to knight him as Sir Milo the Strong. She also bestowed upon him a handful of food vouchers, which Milo shared with the rest of the pack so they could all feast on all the food the fair had to offer. 

Sweetheart: Watching the jousting tournament. Sweetheart loves how jousting is a blend of so many things they love: theatre, violence, and competition. They cheer as loudly as they can for the knight who fights for their section of the field, eyes glued to the combat. After the joust, even though their knight lost, they made their way to the fence to tell him he fought bravely and that he’d always be a champion in their heart. The knight was so moved by their admission, he let them pet his horse.   

Darling: Watching the falconry show. Darling was in awe as the birds zipped and flew through the air, all while showing off how precise their tracking and hunting skills are. All of the birds of prey were rehabilitated rescues from the wild, which only made Darling respect and support these birds’ message of wildlife conservation and preservation even more. 

Sam: Touring the dungeon museum. Sam was oddly comforted by the fact that no matter how many centuries passed, there were a few universals of humanity that transcended time. Although pain and torture were a constant obsession with humanity, Sam figured, that meant comfort and healing were, too. For as long as there had been people to inflict pain, there were people who eased pain. That thought inspires him.

[romirola]

Just getting this back on the dash.

milo comfort as my part of an art trade with @romirola who wrote me a wonderful fic!

i started this way before the latest milo audio but the vibes match~

[romirola]

I took the Demon Quiz on the Redacted Audio site and came out as an "Elation Demon!" According to the result description...

You're an Elation Demon! Elation Demons feed on feelings of excitement, adrenaline, delight, or happiness. Before the Cacophony, most Elation Demons were bound in the Madrigals of A'Ahnen, the Sonal Sovereign, and Use'Dia, the Magneto Sovereign, among others. It's important to note, while particular kinds of demons will often share similar personality traits, those aren’t uniform. And a demon that feeds on a particular kind of emotion doesn’t have to be inherently representative of it. Sadism Demons don’t have to be cruel. Empathy Daemons don't have to be kind. While some choose to amplify their particular food source of emotion in a person, they can actually absorb that emotion from them instead and help relieve a person of it, if they wish. Just like humans, demons come with all sorts of personalites [sic], preferences, and goals! Examples include Bootes, Aldebaran, and Tejat.

According to the accompanying image, the horn pattern of an elation demon curves upwards, resembling the horns of an Asian Water Buffalo, but slightly narrower.

What's your result?

[romirola]

Thank you so much for tagging and thinking of me, @free-boundsoul! I'm not even into Milo Rebane, but oh, your art could change that! I love how they are such a power couple.

I am finally working on the Fooliverse Milo and Sweetheart art I mentioned so here's a wip

I might give the Rebane prince a crown idk. Was also debating putting Sweetheart in red but I associate them with green way too much

(Of course my Sweetheart is based off the wonderful @romirola 💚)

[your-nanas-house]

LOVE UR PAGE SMMM😭

if you feel like/have time would you be down to write something abt Jerome and a psychiatrist reader?

if you don't like the idea or anything just ignore this :))

AWWWW THANK YOU! for the compliments and the request. I really miss our Romie 🥺 he isn't as famous as he used to be lately. Our poor baby 😭 Sorry if it took me so long, dear.

Just a kiss for Christmas

◇ Pairing: Jerome Valeska X psychiatrist!Reader

◇ Warnings: fluff, Jerome Valeska..we know how our lovely crazy ginger is, kiss, unexpected touch, flirting.

◇ Summary: Jerome is locked in Arkham but he still wants a Christmas gift.

◇ Note: Sorry for the mistakes and the English. Credits to the owners of the pictures.

Finally after the last patrol of the guards, two stopped in front of Jerome's cell who was waiting impatiently in front of his door, his hazel eyes carefully observing whoever passed in the corridor.

He was adorable, despite being a known and feared serial killer, with a childish but sadistic personality.

He really looked eager and excited that day, maybe for the upcoming festivity or the session he was about to have with his psychiatrist— a she psychiatrist, like Jerome kept pointing out at every patience there.

Miss Y/l/n, a young psychiatrist that was pretty good at her job, treating everyone with respect and professionalism even in a madhouse like that. 

In all his staying, the ginger never felt the want or need to see a doc there but everything was different with his Y/n. He was kind of smitten, to not say obsessed.

That's why he was so excited to go on Christmas Eve for a session with her, thus spending an hour alone in the room talking about himself while sneakily trying to hit on her, even though it never worked. But a man had his needs, hadn't he?

His pace was fast as he walked, carrying with him his diary, holding it tightly in his strong big hands till they  finally arrived at their destination.

The door slowly opened, allowing him to step in and sit innocently at the table, handcuffs still around his wrists and ankles— he looked like an innocent child in that moment, just waiting with a puppy face that broke as soon as Y/n moved closer to the table 

“Why are you acting like that, Jerome?” she asked, not managing to hold back her own smile while she sat down in front of him

“Nothing, doll…I mean Doc” he replied smoothly, a smirk slowly creeping on his scared face.

His gloved hands kept resting on the table, his eyes never leaving hers as he moved his fingers tapping the surface there.

.

After the session, which went pretty good, almost too good…Y/n took a moment to look at him for a couple of seconds, just staying in silence— just waiting for something to happen, to understand the reason for Jerome's weird behavior.

“So?” The beautiful psychiatrist asked, leaning closer to him, allowing her arms to rest on the table that way— her eyes still scanning his freckled face

“So what, Doc?” Jerome replied smugly, moving carefully his hands to search something in his pockets while she was still studying him

“What's on your mind, huh? Searching for another reward since you were such a good boy?” She asked in a soft but teasing voice.

Well, it was actually like that.

Jerome pulled quickly out what looked like a broken mistletoe and moved it between them as best he could, letting her hold it above their heads for him

“Been a good boy all week, doll. Lil'ol��� me isn't on ya naughty list this year” he murmured, smiling slowly with his scared lips, his smile big and almost scary for someone who wasn't used to it.

He received no response for a couple of minutes, his psychiatrist just kept watching him with a serious expression before finally cracking and nod

“You've been pretty good, yes…guess you really earned this Christmas gift, huh?” She murmured, mostly to herself before she leaned closer.

Jerome did the same as soon as she saw her lean in, he was still tied but he managed to connect their lips in a french kiss, slipping his tongue as best he could in her mouth to taste her— his handcuffed hands cupping her clothed breasts when she was focused on returning the forceful kiss.

“Jerome! Should have expected it…still a naughty man with a puppy tricky face” she joked softly, not really made at his childish antics.

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[angelfirstclass]

Rogue: understand her grief, but she's dishonoring Gambit's memory

So, I have been wrestling with the direction Rogue is heading from Ep 9 and am still not sure where I fall and what I feel. All I know is that if Rogue runs to Magneto without any questions and without any hesitation especially after Wolverine and after understanding how many lives are at stake back on Earth, I will be disappointed in her. I don't care to shame her or not understand that she is grieving, but I don't believe that grief excuses all actions or covers all sins. I don't necessarily vilify Magneto, but choosing Magneto I believe dishonors Gambit's memory and is a choice born of reactive energy and not a proactive one which is unlike the Rogue I love and know.

When I see Romy shippers upset and disappointed at this story line, I feel and understand them because Romy was supposed to be DeMayo's OTP. I could even forgive Gambit's death if framed in the way that he died like a Boss and that death gave Rogue the reason to live and breathe for him. Where Romy shippers are upset about is that she wears his jacket for moments before giving it up to Xavier and leaving the X-men.

I wrote a post a few eps ago about how Rogue chose to live the Gambit way and see things the Gambit way which is the X-men way. Of family, of mutant-human coexistence, and of love. Gambit died because he loved Rogue- he didn't want to be the hero, he was just thinking that Rogue just ran towards the sentinels in her anger at losing Magneto and he needed to save her. To him, love was the highest power ever and worth living and dying for. This is the reason we love Gambit and why Rogue chose him over Magneto. Magneto isn't a monster, but he would always choose his mission of Mutant security over love every time.

Rogue knew that choosing Magneto was not what Gambit would have wanted or approved of and that's why she gives up his jacket. If she can't even keep a part of him in her new future, is that the right choice? I wrote a few eps back as well that I don't think the writers would throw Rogue back in with Magneto because it dishonored Gambit's memory, but here they are. Even if Erik and Anna Marie don't get together romantically, her choice to go with him ties them together with no point of return. Her choice to go with him dishonors Gambit because Remy Le Beau was a X-man through and through.

I have written posts before defending Magneto, so this may seem harsh, but not in the eyes of Gambit fans or Romy shippers. I understand Rogue's grief and so it is not shocking for me to see her make this decision, I just don't feel like it honors Remy Le Beau. Her kicking ass and killing Trask, Remy would have understood and cheered on, but leaving the X-men and agreeing to human civilization's demise after working FOR YEARS for Xavier's mission and beliefs???

The only way that this whole thing is going to square up for me is that Rogue is with Magneto to convince him to save planet Earth and knows that due to his love for her and their past that she is the only one that can do that. OR if pushed to it, she touches him while he is weak/dying and takes his powers and turns the energy/magnetism back on Earth. In either case being a proactive person and not a victim of circumstance.

[romirola]

What an incredible piece of work, @cyanbugremix! Thank you so much. I will cherish this always. Oh, to be having a movie night with your cat and shifted wolf-boi mate... <3

Movie Night with the Bois

[Image Description: A cartoon image of a living room with Sweetheart, Aggro and Milo on the couch. Milo is in his brown wolf form. Aggro is a brown long-haired tabby cat. Aggro and Milo are both happily laying on the couch, with Sweetheart sitting in the middle petting both of them. Sweetheart has short, curly, brown hair with a headband, pale skin, green eyes, a green jacket, and blue-ish, black pants. Sweetheart's design is based off of user Romirola. The living room is darker with the back of TV in the bottom left corner, and the blue light emitting a glow into the rest of the room. The picture's vibe is dark and cozy. /END Image Description]

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HELLO! Because I had another ✨vision✨ the other day, I made @romirola a little picture of her as Sweetheart, with a shifted Milo and Aggro, having a cute little movie night.

[iimsc]

"quella volta il regista fu visconti. ci diceva che ci assomigliavamo, che avevamo fra le sopracciglia la stessa “v” che si increspava per la collera, per la paura di vivere, per il terrore. lui la chiamava la “v di rembrandt”, perché diceva che nel suo autoritratto questo artista si era raffigurato con la stessa “v”. adesso ti guardo dormire e la “v di rembrandt” è scomparsa. adesso non hai più paura. - ti sei sentita assalita, trafitta, violentata nella tua sfera personale. e tu, tu l’hai sempre saputo che il destino ti prendeva con una mano quello che ti dava con l’altra. - bambolina, continuo a guardarti, a guardarti ancora. con i miei sguardi voglio inghiottirti e dirti ancora che non sei mai stata così bella e così tranquilla. riposa in pace. io ci sono. da te ho imparato un po’ di tedesco. le parole: ich liebe dich. ti amo, ti amo, bambolina mia."

questa è una parte della lettera di addio di alain delon a romy schneider. nel 2017, quando ho iniziato a soffrire di depressione, ho copiato proprio questa parte su un foglietto, l'ho piegato e messo nel mio vecchio portafogli. è sicuramente ancora lì dentro, tra scontrini di posti e date importanti. queste parole le ho portate con me per un lungo periodo. mi hanno sempre tranquillizzata che le sofferenze finiscono, che prima o poi la pace arriva, che prima o poi le "v di rembrandt" scompaiono. è passato del tempo, forse queste parole non mi servono più, forse la pace la cerco in altre cose, in cose calde, in cose presenti. però hanno avuto l'intimo potere di calmarmi quando ne ho avuto bisogno e questo è quanto basta perché restino importanti per me. altrettanto intimamente, per questo nucleo di energia che anche se non ha viaggiato in mia direzione comunque mi ha incontrata e in qualche modo segnata, ricordo e ricorderò sempre alain delon, oltre il suo ruolo di attore

[artofwinniethepooh]

‘Tis the spooky season to share some rough animation drawings by animation supervisor Romy Garcia for Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh (1996)

The “I Wanna Scare Myself” sequence has got to be a personal favorite of mine from this special. The expressive animation and creative visuals are such a treat, and I’m simply in awe of Garcia’s work here!

Getting to see some nice squash and stretch action here, and I especially love the way it’s employed on the dresser in the last couple drawings.

Yet another reason I love this sequence—as well as the entire special: the costumes. I especially love Tigger’s witchy get-up here, and the movement so clearly conveyed in this series of drawings is just phenomenal.

[romirola]

@eluvixns THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Your art is so incredible as always! And to see you bring Milo and me-as-Sweetheart to love is truly spectacular.

Thank YOU for the last year of friendship. Love you so much, friend!! 💛💚

Do you have any idea how much I'm going to look at this and cherish it and reblog it?

BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR THE WONDERFUL @romirola !!!!

thank you for the last year of friendship. thank you for all the shared excitement and creativity and the encouragement. thank you for always believing in me and supporting me. thank you for being the sweetheart to my angel

life is so much richer with you in it

i adore you to the moon and back

have the most wonderful day!!!

bonus polaroid of angel doodling all over it for her best friend under the cut 💛💚

references used!

happy birthday romi ✨✨

[cruel-hiraeth]

Kae I have a very important question for you: what kind of hybrid do you think choso would be?

romy omy omy—the purveyor of all creatures great and small! i hope my answer is to your liking 😌

in my mind, choso is a red panda hybrid. of course red pandas have the cutest fuzzy ears and striped tails which would look precious on him; they’re endangered, though, and i think that ties in well with choso being half-curse, half-human. they’re known for being solitary, which also reminds me of choso. even though he values family, he is forcibly isolated when yuuji kills his brothers. red pandas also have shy and sweet dispositions, and—while they aren’t strictly noctural—they’re usually active between dawn and dusk. choso is introverted (and frankly unsocialized, though that’s not his fault!) but kind. and he has tired eyes, which you can connect to the red panda’s less common sleeping habits. so, yeah! red panda!

[bingebuddie]

Status Update: August 2024

Hi all,

Life has been crazy, and it has been a while since I have updated my writing journey.

I know it seems like I have been MIA, but as some point, I'm going to start uploading stuff and boom, you will be overwhelmed with content.

I got myself into a situation where I had too many projects in flight. As you will see below, I still do. I have stopped publishing anything new, (unless its complete) until I catch myself up.

Recently, I have started to push something's to the side and streamline my focus. I'm not fighting my muse, whatever she wants to work on is what I am working on.

Wit that said, lets share an update on the projects I have been working on.

From The Ashes –

Wes and Cole's novel is really coming along. I can’t wait to finish it! Then I need to figure out how to publish it...

Sideways

Act 6 Into the Unknown

This arc has both been a love affair and a nightmare.

It is the longest part of the story to date. Updates have been slow because I refuse to push out something until I am happy with it.

I need to nail a lot of details for this work the way I want it to.

6.5 deals with the hearing with the LAFD and is the longest single chapter in the entire series thus far. Although this chapter is complete, I still feel it is messy and too long. I have thought about breaking it into smaller chapters that would be easier to read. But at the same time, I want that part of the story over with and done. I am working on editing out some things to make it easier to read and flow better.

6.6 is done, dusted, and ready to roll. Welcome to NY!!!

6.7 is my baby. It is my favorite part of the story to date. I made myself cry. I love you, Wes! The final draft is done… just checking dates and ensuring things work how they are supposed to.

6.8-6.12 There is a lot of fun and fluff for our crew while they are on the cruise until the shit hits the fan.

6.8 Final Draft

6.9 Final Draft

6.10 is another chapter that I am excited about. But again, there are a lot of details I need to make sure work the right way.

6.11 Fluff until the shit show …

6.12 Shit show… and home to LA… before the cliffhanger that sets up Act 7. Again, the cliffhanger does not center around our boys.

Act 7 Strong

I have said this before: This arc is emotionally heavy for Eddie. Eddie will need his friends and family like never before. There are a few people who shine as support for Eddie in this Arc… Buck, Wes, Maddie, and Tyler… (insert evil smile) This chapter is inspired by Strong by Romy and Fred Again  

In my mind, Buck is signing that to Eddie….

The outline for this is eight chapters… but that might go up… I have been working on part of this, and I have been working on smaller chapters to move faster… smaller chapters mean more total chapters but faster output…

Arc 8 Genesis …

Now for my other works…

Technical Foul -

In an effort to start to get past some of the awkwardness between them since the cemetery, Eddie invites Buck to the park with him and Christopher. A little basketball, some flirting, and an ill-timed visit from someone from the 118's past makes Buck's green start to show. Accidents happen, and Buck has some explaining to do.

Double Cross -

This fic is purely self-indulgent... Inspired by the video of Ryan sparing with one hand behind his back I had an idea of how that lead to Eddie telling Buck he could kick his ass with one arm tied behind his back and this was born. Fun, teasing, banter...

Shifted Part 1

Nevermore -

After the full moon reveals there is more to this world than some of them knew, the 118 face challenges they never saw coming. From lightning to Werewolves and all manner of things in between. Long-held secrets will come to light that could make or break one of the core relationships of the 118, that of Buck and Eddie. Is their friendship strong enough to survive? Will their relationship fall apart, or will they finally come together? The bonds and friendships of the 118 are about to be tested like never before. Can they put aside their differences and come together as a team and family, or will they fall victim to the mysterious being that is plaguing the streets of New York and eating the souls of their victims?

Chapter 1-20 posted. 21-30 coming soon. From a writing perspective, this is done… beta, editing all done. and I'm finally happy with it. I will post this after the summer is over. I have a solid idea for the sequel…

Would You Mind -

A four-day trip road trip to Vegas to celebrate Maddie and Chim's Bachelor and Bachelorette parties will alter Buck and Eddie's relationship for the rest of their lives. Featuring Drinking games, dancing, stripping, lap dances, couples' massages, poker games, and the highest stakes for our boys, their hearts…

Chapters 1-3 are posted, and the final chapter is done… Wedding in Vegas and drag brunch! Will get this uploaded sooner than later.

Like I said… Lap-dancing Eddie will return … In Sideways … Arc 7

I Don’t Want To Be Your Friend -

Eddie tries to figure out what is going on with Buck after the disastrous basketball game, while Buck tries to work through his feelings after Tommy kissed him. Both Buck and Eddie have some soul-searching to do to come to terms with their feelings once and for all.

I really want to get back to finishing this. I have it mostly completed, but I haven’t focused on it at all.

For more one shots of mine, you can go here.

WIPS

Future Shock

3 Part Series - Magic/BAMF/Mayhem/Found Family/Soul Mates/Redux/Ryan throw's the timeline into a blender and tada...

I have a lot of this plotted out… some chapters are written…, but I'm struggling to figure out what comes first. Do I show the future and then go back to the past and what led to it, or do I start in the past and then do the time jump…

As It Is

2030 and the 118 have been fractured since the lawsuit. When members of the team start to be picked off one by one, Hen, Chim, and Bobby have no one to turn to until friends and family return in their most desperate hour.

As It Was

Details what led to the fracturing of the 118. It is a retelling of Season 2 and part of Season 3.

As It Was Always Meant To Be

Now reunited, will the 118 be able to rally around each other, or will their painful past be too much to overcome?

This will be very large… I am unsure when I'll finish, but I have been spending time on it when I need a break from the other works.

DDD, aka Devastated and Destroyed Diaz…

This is my season 7 fix it …

I want to have this done before the fall premiere…

Part 1: With Every Heartbeat—

Eddie POV … Four simple words shatter Eddie's world. Eddie spirals after Buck comes out to him when the future he was sure he could never have suddenly become a possibility. 60% complete

Part 2 Stargazing –

Buck POV… Eddie’s gone… Well, he’s not gone; he’s taking some time to himself after Christopher flees to El Paso. Buck… he’s not dealing with it well… Harsh words are exchanged, and Buck and Eddie’s lives are changed forever. 70% complete

Part 3 Something To Hold On To –

Buck and Eddie POV’s … In the aftermath of a life-changing event, Buck and Eddie struggle to pick up the pieces of their lives… if only they had something to hold on to… each other.  Outlined

Five By Five -

Buck and Eddie have been through a lot over the years. What if there was more to their relationship than anyone else knew about. AKA how Buck and Eddie fell into each other's arms after each trauma.

Relationship Goals—

In an effort to rebuild their friendship after their recent relationships crash and burn, Buck and Eddie join a local hockey team along with some of Buck's old seal friends. This was pure fan service to myself and a way to get Buck, Eddie, Wes, and Cole to play hockey and not have to do it on Sideways. This currently sits around 60 pages.

Stolen -

A stolen kiss changes everything between Buck and Eddie... This angst fest is somehow incredibly soft... This is about 35 pages right now...

The Ties That Bind - Buck breakdown fic... This might get scrapped and merged into DDD from above...  Scrapped and merged into DDD

All I Want for Christmas—

Think Scrooged vs. It's a Wonderful Life vs. 911. This will not be posted until after the holidays.

There is also the Quarter Inch Killer fic and the Eddie Dexter fic. floating around in my mind...

Talk soon!

[romirola]

Choose a redacted character, and then share what Halloween couple costume you two would go as!

Hi, Anon! Thanks for your question. So much fun! I can't remember the last time I dressed up for Halloween. Hmmm...

I think a great couple's costume for Milo and me would be Vincent Gambini and Mona Lisa Vito from My Cousin Vinny. It's one of my favorite films! The looks for both characters are distinct enough from the film, but also look comfortable enough to wear all night long at a party.

If you're not familiar with the film, let me know and I'll find you some pictures to capture the style for you.

[romirola]

Mind? Mind?! THANK YOU SO MUCH, @joshusten !! That is so kind of you. I love her and I will download you and cherish it forever. And you even used green?! 😭😭😍😍 Thank you thank you!

Congrats on the follower milestone!!

THANK U ROMI!! u didnt request a doodle but i drew ur sweetheart if u dont mind !! as a thank u for all the banger fics >:))

[brooklynislandgirl]

"Beth......if we we're to do a joint costume for Halloween this year, my top three picks up to now would be Thelma & Louise, Romy & Michelle and Cagney & Lacey.....any ithers you'd like to throw into the mix?".

It Came From the Late Late Meme Show || -

Beth glances up from the treat bags she's making. A hundred and fifty gluten-free, diabetic friendly ones already sit inside the massive cauldron. Paper bags and sticks collected and washed from Central Park, tied with ribbons to look like witches' brooms. She's making another batch of three times as many for the kids that will be coming to the door of the apartment building, these containing more traditional and sugary snacks. "I mean, I t'ink da hardest part would be talkin' Andy into wearin' dresses or sensible shoes..." It's clear that Beth isn't just teasing, but simply assumed the other petite brunette would have plans with her sibling. Until it occurs to her that they might assign him to patrol or that he might be on call. Homicides don't take holidays off, after all. Which then means that Kit is asking her about the two of them going out in matched costumes. "We could do ya hair up red an' go as da sistahs from Practical Magick. Or everyone into Wicked so you could be Glinda an' I could be Ephelba. Or if we sweet talk Jay into it, could be Sanderson sistahs from Hocus Pocus. I mean, we could do literally any kine, really... but I tend not to like da kine too scary." She taps a nail ~bats along the sharp curve of the edges~ against her chin. "Or we could be da t'ree velociraptors an' Andy could be Owen Grady."

[susieporta]

Storie 💔

Lei è Romy Schneider. Vive a Vienna.

È un’attrice famosa,

ha interpretato la Principessa Sissi,

ma ora quel ruolo le sta stretto.

È il 1958.

Romy ha 20 anni.

Va a Parigi per girare un film. Ad aspettarla in stazione c’è l’attore che reciterà al suo fianco.

Romy lo guarda, scoppia a ridere.

Ma scherziamo?

È troppo bello, troppo giovane, troppo pettinato.

Il genere di uomo che detesta. Lui si presenta con un mazzo di rose. Piacere, sono Alain Delon.

Romy storce il naso. Anche quell’altro sembra deluso.

La vita sul set è un disastro.

Romy e Alain si guardano in cagnesco. Ma più litigano, più si cercano.

Finiscono le riprese. Romy deve tornare a casa, Alain la accompagna in stazione.

Cammina in silenzio, si ferma, la guarda. Senti, volevo dirti che mi sono innamorato di te. Romy lo prende in giro, fa la sostenuta,

poi lo afferra per il bavero e lo bacia. Resistono lontani qualche giorno, finché sono di nuovo l’uno nelle braccia dell’altra. Vivono insieme a Parigi. Romy impara il francese, Alain la chiama Puppelè, bambolina.

È il 1962. Alain è in Sicilia, sta girando Il Gattopardo. Romy chiama ogni sera, vuole sapere cosa ha fatto, e con chi.

Alain sbuffa. È pomeriggio.

Romy torna a casa, trova un mazzo di rose e un biglietto.

Sono andato in Messico con Nathalie, mi dispiace.

Romy ha il cuore a pezzi. Sposa un regista, diventa mamma, ma è fragile

e infelice. Rimane a galla solo grazie all’alcol.

Alain la afferra per i capelli, le offre una parte in un film. Passano gli anni. Romy divorzia, si risposa, diventa di nuovo madre, ma

non riesce a liberarsi dalla morsa della depressione.

Alain corre ancora in suo aiuto.

Romy si aggrappa, poco alla volta si rimette in piedi.

È il 1981. Suo figlio David di soli 14 anni scavalca un cancello, scivola, rimane trafitto e perde la vita.

Romy non riesce più ad alzarsi dal letto. Alain la cura per un anno intero, finché il suo cuore cede.

Muore nel sonno.

Alain si siede al suo fianco e le scrive una lettera.

Ti amo Puppelè.