[The Auditore mansion is a sight to behold this fine winter evening. Even though they aren't at a high enough altitude, the grounds are covered in a blanket of pristine, white (imported) snow. Each of the perfectly trimmed topiaries are trimmed with strings of white lights, while the fountain that bubbles at the center of the estate is currently lit up with a variety of colored ones. On a normal night, one could easily get lost in the peace and quiet of this picturesque scene...but this is no ordinary night. Tonight is the night of the annual Auditore Christmas party. In the past, the event was usually a rather tasteful affair...but seeing as the patriarch of the family is currently incarcerated, the show must go on planned by none other than the Auditore brothers themselves. The whole thing is quite the spectacle, really. Live music constantly plays (loudly) and there are any number of sons and daughters of various elite families currently imbibing far too much champagne for their own good. Currently, Ezio stands on the balcony overlooking the grounds feeling very, very pleased with himself. This will be a party that is remembered for years to come.]
[Sariel was getting sick of the whole playing politic in the mafia thing, because apparently it also meant being used as an envoy to events that Sho or Lucifer didn't want to attend. Be as the Stark family did on occasionally employ the Auditore family's more pricey services in terms of body count, it was important to keep relations good and attend formal gatherings.
This explained why she was at the way, way less than normal party thrown by the Auditore family and precisely why she was avoiding anything that looked like a drink. Her plan was simple - make an appearance, say hello, and leave before it got any worse.]
[As he headed back into the fray, Ezio was quickly met with a gaggle of young girls, each trying to sweet-talk their way into Ezio's pants heart. For the moment, he would entertain them, being his usual, charming self...However, as he leaned back against the banister, he caught a flash of gold out of the corner of his eye...
As inebriated as Ezio was currently on his way to getting, he was quick to identify Sariel among the crowd. And while any one of these girls would make for a pleasant evening, Ezio always craved the challenge that the older woman provided him...And so, with a quick dismissive wave towards the girls and making sure to straighten the lapels of his tux, he proceeded down the grand marble staircase towards Sariel.]
"Ciao, Bella! Tu sei quella che stavo aspettando~."
[Sariel didn't even raise an eyebrow at Ezio this time. She was in fact fairly well adjusted to this and the unexpected and undecipherable Italian.]
My employers send their apologies that they couldn't make it here this evening. I will say that you've outdone your parents' more tasteful affairs in years past though.
(( Okay my internets are being dumb and I can't seem to reply to you on Skype...so I'm saying goodnight for now and leaving this as a placeholder until sometime tomorrow. :3 ))
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This explained why she was at the way, way less than normal party thrown by the Auditore family and precisely why she was avoiding anything that looked like a drink. Her plan was simple - make an appearance, say hello, and leave before it got any worse.]
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As inebriated as Ezio was currently on his way to getting, he was quick to identify Sariel among the crowd. And while any one of these girls would make for a pleasant evening, Ezio always craved the challenge that the older woman provided him...And so, with a quick dismissive wave towards the girls and making sure to straighten the lapels of his tux, he proceeded down the grand marble staircase towards Sariel.]
"Ciao, Bella! Tu sei quella che stavo aspettando~."
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My employers send their apologies that they couldn't make it here this evening. I will say that you've outdone your parents' more tasteful affairs in years past though.
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