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[jc_of_politics]

It's a sad day miei amici - no, no, I don't mean for me, I am accustomed to suffering! *rubs palms with thumbs* I do it for my people, for the world! It is a sad day for the world.

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[dominiquelechic]

You want consoling, Silvio?

[jc_of_politics]

Well, you could console me, and the very act of doing so might help take your mind off your own problems. A "win-win" situation, as our American friends would say. You saw my suggestion about Lake Como? Switzerland?

Um, maybe we really do need to start coding our Silvio posts or replies so we know who's writing? Especially if Jen drops the accent. Or, Tavi, was this one you posting as Silvio and then talking to yourself?

-K-

[dominiquelechic]

No, it wasn't me.

No, I did not see your suggestion. I will zink on it. Do you have an offer for me? Cash only, Silvio, I don't want any link to your accounts.

[jc_of_politics]

Cash can certainly be arranged. As to an offer ... well ... are there choices to be made? A ... range ... of opportunities?

[dominiquelechic]

Ze usual deal, Silvio. I'm not going beyond what I did before. I want to know how much cash you are willing to pay me.

[jc_of_politics]

Ten percent more than last time. Plus expenses.

[dominiquelechic]

*raises eyebrow* Very well, zat's an acceptable offer, I suppose...

[jc_of_politics]

Our ... discussions ... might be prolonged. You should probably keep the entire evening free.

[dominiquelechic]

If zey are prolonged, Silvio, if you want more zan one presentation, ze fee goes up!

[jc_of_politics]

Let's keep that open as an option, shall we? I'm always willing to pay a fair price for good value, and I know from experience how thorough your presentations are. You never miss a single detail.

[dominiquelechic]

Yes, I am very skilled. But you will be requiring more zan one oral presentation?

[jc_of_politics]

I can't say at this point. I'm simply requesting that you be flexible and not make any other arrangements. In fact, if our talks go into the early hours, or we decide we need a break, it would be silly for you to have to go back to your own lodgings. We can quite easily make sure there's a place for you to rest in my rooms.

[dominiquelechic]

I will have a room in ze same hotel, Silvio, it will be no trouble at all to go to it in ze early hours.

*long silence*

Was that all a poorly veiled hint zat you want me to...to spend ze night wiz you?

[jc_of_politics]

Well, caro, if you're not shy about talking about it openly, why should I be discreet? Yes, that's exactly what I mean. How much more would that cost me?

Silvio's expert at playing the fool, but you don't get to be a billionaire who keeps eluding all efforts to prosecute him by being stupid. He knows exactly what he wants, and he'll cut right to the chase when it suits his purposes.

[dominiquelechic]

*another long silence*

*sighs*

I don't know. We'll see when we are zere.

[jc_of_politics]

Certo. D'accord. But it may be a week or two before I can get away; I can't let people think that ... that ... *spits the words* figlio d'una prostituta has chased me out of my own country. Is that going to be a problem for you?