Settima Corsa

[is_the_eldest]

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[The feed comes on a bit shaky, focusing on something dark and brown... ah, a thigh, encased in dirty leather pants. The communicator is righted as Federico turns it, before plopping down into a chair, letting out a worn out puff of air. Some one looks as dirty as his pants were. His shirt is no worse for wear, as he'd taken off

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[betrayedblade]

[Giovanni is just...watching in amusement. Wow. His son is doing chores. Now the question was: did Maria rope him into it, or did Eald somehow manage to figure out this feat?]

[is_the_eldest]

[Hey now, papa, he just didn't want to live in a dirty apartment thank you... and there are no servants here so... yeah. Shh. Eald probably had something to do with it too.]

[betrayedblade]

[Giovanni takes the time to walk up to his son after he's decided to lounge around on break and pat the young man fondly on the head. His lips twitch into a thin smile that indicates he's forcing most of it back to be cordial and ...not too embarrassing to his son.]

How nice of you to pitch in around the house for once, Federico. [He jokes lightly.]

[is_the_eldest]

[Oop! Well he hadn't expected that. Ducking his head a bit as his father pat his head, he'll then tip it back to look at him. Scoffing at his remark he'll bring a leg up, resting it on one knee.]

I helped back home plenty of times, papa. [Really. Name one time. One time, Federico.]

[lastyears_model]

All I can say is that it had better be the last we hear of them.

...Need help cleaning?

[is_the_eldest]

Si, I do agree, signora.

If I have any need for help, I'm sure I could rope a few others into it. [... er, Eald that is.] I wouldn't have you getting dirty for me.

[lastyears_model]

It's not really a problem, but if you insist.

Everytime I tag with you ladies I instantly want to go play multiplayer and kill bitches :3

[is_the_eldest]

Though the company would be pleasant. [Hrm, decisions.]

I won't stop you if you really want to come over, Elena, but beware the pint sized lord of Gohl, he's an odd one.

[is_the_eldest]

Hopefully. I'd rather not go through any of that again.

[You better be helping too mister :| he's not doing this all on his own.]

There were a few windows besides the one on our floor shot out, so you'll have plenty of glass. We'll need to board up the windows though, or it'll be much colder come winter time for it.

[is_the_eldest]

I hope that is true.

[I'LL TELL MY PAPA ON YOU YOU BIG BULLY.]

Well they shot out the window when I was up there, then while you and I were being attacked before, they hit a few then. Quite a mess. [And most of the damage to Gohl was during that bit when they were fighting off that soldier.]

[aninsidejob]

Well, I'm glad to see you doing some work.

I think that's the last of them, for now anyway. I hope they don't plan on coming back.

[is_the_eldest]

Are you insinuating I do none usually? [A geeky smile.]

I think that's how everyone feels really. Maybe next time, if there is one, the Scientists will stay to help. [He doesn't really believe this.]

[aninsidejob]

Oh no, love. I'm just glad to see working in general. Can't keep the whole place up by ourselves, right? [She smiles back.]

I doubt that. They ran off this last time, what's to say they won't again?

[is_the_eldest]

Haha, si, very true. Though I think the whole city could use a good cleaning.

I would be lying if I didn't agree with you.

[Action] // Because Mama wants to help!

[silent_feathers]

[Maria was watching from the doorway, silently smiling as Federico rested a moment from his chores. Here was her eldest son... cleaning! And without being asked to.

And yet, She expected this sort of behavior from any of her children... taking responsibility even if it were not their own.]

Federico. [Her voice was very soft when she finally came up to him, leaning down to place a kiss on his forehead.]

Look at you! You are doing a splendid job.

[Action] YAY MAMA :3

[is_the_eldest]

[He'll turn slightly in his chair hearing her voice, only to be met by his mother leaning down to bestow him with a peck on his head. Part of him wants to protest he's not a child anymore... but honestly he didn't mind. A parents affection was always nice, especially from his mother.]

You are too kind, mama. It's a lot to do, but better I do this or I might drive Ezio crazy. [A smile.] You've not just come to compliment me have you? Is there something you needed?

[Action] =D

[silent_feathers]

[Maria's smile was unfaltering and she made it so that he did not pick up on the underlining depression she felt. In all honesty, Maria needed to keep herself constantly occupied to keep her mind from going back to the night the soldiers had attacked Gohl...]

Not a need but a want. I want to help you with the cleaning... why do all this by yourself? And with company, the work goes by much faster.

[Maria lifted a hand as if to tell him to wait a moment before disappearing down the hall adjacent to the room he was cleaning. She returned with two brooms in hand.]

Here... the glass needs to be swept away.

[Action]

[is_the_eldest]

[He had to agree, her words made sense, and he wouldn't be adverse to her help or company. She motions for him to wait where he is, but he'll stand anyway, idly brushing at his dirty pants and brushing hair from his face before she returns.]

Mama you don't have to help. [Federico says softly, a warm smile on his face, almost in a chiding tone. He'll take a broom from her, but lean in a little to place a small peck on her cheek.]

Grazie, things will look much better with you here to help. [A chuckle.] Eald would probably complain I'm making things worse if anything, if you weren't here.