Two leaves from the same branch - Leona and Leonardo - Eternal City RP2024-03-29T05:07:35Zhttps://eternalcityrp.com/forum/topics/two-leaves-from-the-same-branch-leona-and-leonardo?feed=yes&xn_auth=noShe simply raised an eyebrow…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-07-17:6610746:Comment:4280052021-07-17T15:07:22.116Z✓ Leona Vivaldi d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/Leo
<p><a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/d544c66af6fe964ac00b4bc7ec34118a/tumblr_og2vznWAHX1rs1y0wo2_250.gifv" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" height="208" src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/d544c66af6fe964ac00b4bc7ec34118a/tumblr_og2vznWAHX1rs1y0wo2_250.gifv?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="167"></img></a> She simply raised an eyebrow at her brother's statement about a spy not surviving the Diviner, and clucked her tongue in disappointment. <em><strong>"You haven't got the right spies on your payroll if they get caught," </strong></em>the younger of the two spoke with a sigh, yet a cheeky smirk toyed at the corners of her lips. Leona…</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/d544c66af6fe964ac00b4bc7ec34118a/tumblr_og2vznWAHX1rs1y0wo2_250.gifv" target="_blank"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/d544c66af6fe964ac00b4bc7ec34118a/tumblr_og2vznWAHX1rs1y0wo2_250.gifv?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="167" class="align-left" height="208"/></a>She simply raised an eyebrow at her brother's statement about a spy not surviving the Diviner, and clucked her tongue in disappointment. <em><strong>"You haven't got the right spies on your payroll if they get caught," </strong></em>the younger of the two spoke with a sigh, yet a cheeky smirk toyed at the corners of her lips. Leona couldn't help but let out a scoff when he mentioned her opinion of the young Cole. <em><strong>"I wouldn't phrase it like that---she's not worthy of you, at least in my books. However, if she...helps you stay away from certain...vices," </strong></em>she started, olive green eyes flickering towards the dusty bottle resting upon the desk before meeting her brother's dark gaze once more, <strong><em>"I won't stand in your way anymore. I'd rather you stick around longer this time, and really have a chance at happiness." </em></strong><em>As I once did, </em>she added mentally to herself, lips pressing together.</p>
<p>Leo couldn't stop the sad smile that formed as his mention of this part of the past, and she gave him small nod before they headed out together. She made mental note in her head to call up her contractors and have them work on the house as soon as possible. If anything was a sign to start, reuniting with her brother inside its ruins definitely was it. <strong><i>"I know what you mean," </i></strong>she replied to his statement about how the city felt in this body. <em><strong>"It's definitely quite odd finding comfort in water after spending most of my life avoiding it. A part of me now wishes Alex was around to see this---he always wanted to go an island in the middle of nowhere, but I would never agree to be surrounded by that much of water." </strong></em>A sad chuckle sounded from her then, followed by a shake of her head. <em><strong>"It's sad how ironic our lives turned out to be."</strong></em></p>
<p>A sigh followed as she pushed the sad thoughts from her mind. <em><strong>"I'm quite sure this change flipped your hourglass, mi cara," </strong></em>she commented on his choice of words. <em><strong>"Granted, the people and events are rather boring compared to before, but drama seems to follow us no matter where we go on the planet." </strong></em>She shrugged her shoulders, looking up at her brother as he walked by her side. <em><strong>"It would be foolish of us to expect anything otherwise this time around."</strong></em></p> The d'Fierro's were not a luc…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-07-14:6610746:Comment:4277602021-07-14T19:59:34.301Z✓ Leonardo d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/NA762
<p>The d'Fierro's were not a lucky bunch of people. Their life had been lead by running, hiding or fighting. From day one they had been surrounded by death and destruction, literally. Their homes had burned, drowned, died out or left. And for the hundreds of years the siblings had been on this earth they had fought for every ounce of happiness against odds that were stacked violently against them. Yet, even with this belief and knowledge, hearing his little sister speak with such sadness and…</p>
<p>The d'Fierro's were not a lucky bunch of people. Their life had been lead by running, hiding or fighting. From day one they had been surrounded by death and destruction, literally. Their homes had burned, drowned, died out or left. And for the hundreds of years the siblings had been on this earth they had fought for every ounce of happiness against odds that were stacked violently against them. Yet, even with this belief and knowledge, hearing his little sister speak with such sadness and unhopefulness made his heart crack just a touch. But their understanding of the topic made him sigh, because her outlook was exactly like his, filled with worst outcomes.</p>
<p>As she teased his eyes rolled slightly. Their entire lifetimes had been filled with Leona trying to get into his head, to understand his constant battles or sobriety and depression, but it was a darkness that wasn't easy to share with anyone. "You wish" He muttered dryly in return and quickly changed the subject with a humorless chuckle "I don't think a spy would survive Aaliyah Cole."</p>
<p>As she called his taste questionable, he cocked a brow and an actual smile crossed his lips. "After all this time, You still think she'd not right for me?" Leonardo shook his head and then nodded as she asked about leaving. "This piece of the past can stay <em>Sorella.</em> But just this piece" He mused as he gazed around once more before following her outside.</p>
<p>The air outside was clearer and he filled his lungs with it before turning back to his sister and cocking another small smile up on his lips. "Its strange." He started "Everything here seems so different with these eyes, the rain clouds don't make frustrate me anymore, the damp grass doesn't irritate...But yet the cobbles of the streets and the faces seem so mundanely copied." He grumbled slightly and shook his head "This entire town is a reminder that no matter what, the hourglass keeps flowing...and mine is becoming difinitively empty."</p> Leona pursed her lips, tiltin…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-02-10:6610746:Comment:4247602021-02-10T13:57:36.475Z✓ Leona Vivaldi d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/Leo
<p>Leona pursed her lips, tilting her head to a side as her brow furrow, long dark hair cascading over her shoulder as she moved. <em><strong>"I understand why you feel that way," </strong></em>she had to agree. If someone could take down both her and Alexander while they were at their strongest, they had to be prepared for the fight. She had no place to say someone else couldn't have prepared to turn Leon', and that the wouldn't have been overly prepared for the act. <em><strong>"You have a…</strong></em></p>
<p>Leona pursed her lips, tilting her head to a side as her brow furrow, long dark hair cascading over her shoulder as she moved. <em><strong>"I understand why you feel that way," </strong></em>she had to agree. If someone could take down both her and Alexander while they were at their strongest, they had to be prepared for the fight. She had no place to say someone else couldn't have prepared to turn Leon', and that the wouldn't have been overly prepared for the act. <em><strong>"You have a fair point. I guess things work out in the oddest ways," </strong></em>she mused sourly.</p>
<p>At his reaction to his remark about hope, a wry smirk toyed at her lips then. <em><strong>"Aye, hence why I have to believe that the worst as befallen him--it'd be easier to cope once I find out the truth." <a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/f4c20c739289f84c37f640f066e85c67/tumblr_inline_ofiiixe2bn1rifr4k_500.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/f4c20c739289f84c37f640f066e85c67/tumblr_inline_ofiiixe2bn1rifr4k_500.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-right"/></a></strong></em>She let a shrug roll off her shoulders, the gesture a sign she wanted to move on from the subject. Knowing Leon', he'd be none the happier to move on from the subject of his sister's woes. <em><strong>"That being said, I'll never give up hope that one of these, you'll finally talk to me about whatever's going on in that mental head of yours," </strong></em>the Venetian teased dryly. </p>
<p>She nodded at his simple response concerning the penthouse. <em><strong>"Good," </strong></em>she mused. He then spoke of what he planned on doing about his situation with Aaliyah. To his words, she shrugged her shoulders from now. <em><strong>"From what I can tell?" </strong></em>she started, <em><strong>"I don't think that she's with anyone, but I do think she's moved on, or at least trying to, from what happened the past." </strong></em>The truth was harsh, but she knew Leon' especially would appreciate her not sugar-coating her words. <em><strong>"You could always do what I do: pay someone to gauge the situation for you before you make a move. Or," </strong></em>she paused, olive green hues thoughtful as she looked over her brother's slightly-defeated posture, <em><strong>"you could just turn up at her doorstep, in true d'Fierro fashion." </strong></em></p>
<p>She chuckled, her hand once more reaching to touch her brother's. <em><strong>"You could always just apologise," </strong></em>Leona suggested. <em><strong>"And decide to win her back if you feel she'd be open to it. In my opinion, she still cares for you. She wouldn't have asked me if you were ever coming back if she never wanted to see you again---not the way she phrased it." </strong></em></p>
<p>Another sigh parted her lips, the woman running her fingers through her thick dark locks. <em><strong>"Whatever you do, you'll have my full support, mia cara," </strong></em>she purred, <em><strong>"even if your taste in women is questionable at best." </strong></em>Her gaze swept over the dust-coated room, her face twisting in disgust. <em><strong>"Let's leave this place, and only return once I've fixed it up." </strong></em>Leona looked back at her brother, a rare smile upon her full lips as she took a step back. <em><strong>"These are the only pair of lungs we'll have from now on, after all." </strong></em>Another heavy breath sounding from the younger of the two, she made her way slowly around the desk, back to standing across from her brother. <em><strong>"Let's leave the past where it belongs," </strong></em>she mused sadly, looking once more over their surroundings.</p> Leonardo frowned at her point…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-02-09:6610746:Comment:4247522021-02-09T17:14:01.045Z✓ Leonardo d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/NA762
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leonardo frowned at her point about Aaliyah’s strength and he sighed heavily. “I don’t know….” He muttered darkly before looking away. Aaliyah was indeed strong, but Leonardo was known for his self preservation, the killers can’t have known just how intoxicated he was and so they must have gone prepared. “I don’t believe that.” Leon’ added. Before shifting his weight a little from one foot to the next.…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leonardo frowned at her point about Aaliyah’s strength and he sighed heavily. “I don’t know….” He muttered darkly before looking away. Aaliyah was indeed strong, but Leonardo was known for his self preservation, the killers can’t have known just how intoxicated he was and so they must have gone prepared. “I don’t believe that.” Leon’ added. Before shifting his weight a little from one foot to the next.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Hope” He scoffed immediately before shaking his head again. He’d given up entirely on the concept of hope. It was like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands, catching hope. It doesn’t work, and it's a thing that so many people abandon...Maybe that's why he kept falling off the sobriety wagon.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">As she mentioned the penthouse, a flash of a memory of him screaming at their elder brother Sebastian slid into view and just as quickly left again, like looking through muddy water. “I remember” He replied simply. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then the question his, was he going to try and win back Aaliyah’s heart...A loud sigh left his lips and he raked his fingers through his hair. “I don’t know” He whispered and shrugged a little. “If she’s moved on...Found happiness? Who would I be to ruin that.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img alt="Image result for johnny depp gif" class="n3VNCb align-center" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/17/9c/75/179c75f76bbc315969425c3a86dbc88b.gif" style="width: 275px; height: 275px; margin: 0px;"/></span></p> At his remark about not openi…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-01-20:6610746:Comment:4239562021-01-20T14:21:23.310Z✓ Leona Vivaldi d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/Leo
<p>At his remark about not opening up, Leona could only roll her shoulders into a shrug, her gaze dropping for a brief second. She knew that her brother would probably never open up to her, but she would do anything to prevent him from spiralling again. <em><strong>"A sister can only hope," </strong></em>she mused, looking back at him as a sad smirk toyed at the corners of her lips. She couldn't help but roll her eyes, however, at his mention of them being grateful that they…</p>
<p>At his remark about not opening up, Leona could only roll her shoulders into a shrug, her gaze dropping for a brief second. She knew that her brother would probably never open up to her, but she would do anything to prevent him from spiralling again. <em><strong>"A sister can only hope," </strong></em>she mused, looking back at him as a sad smirk toyed at the corners of her lips. She couldn't help but roll her eyes, however, at his mention of them being grateful that they survived. <em><strong>"Death would be far more peaceful," </strong></em>the woman uttered under her breath, not wanting to linger on that subject any longer than they had to.</p>
<p>A small, nasty part of her honestly did hope that Aaliyah hate her brother, so that she wouldn't have to deal with the sight of her former-captive holding hands and other ghastly things with her brother. But she still listened slightly as he spoke of her, lips pressed into a thin, firm line. She figured he would be able to read her body language as she crossed her arms, and so she tried to hide her thoughts as best as she could when she felt his hands rest upon her shoulders. When he choked, she stiffened, another bout of hate directed and however had did this to Leon' coursing through her veins. However, she knew her brother, and couldn't imagine the guilt he felt. <em><strong>"I hate <a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/fd60834b9768949e4fd4e05fa2b6ad7c/tumblr_inline_ofiidrtpBg1rifr4k_250.gifv" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/fd60834b9768949e4fd4e05fa2b6ad7c/tumblr_inline_ofiidrtpBg1rifr4k_250.gifv?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="200" height="205"/></a>to admit it, but if she was there, maybe you'd still be a Phoenix," </strong></em>Leona uttered dryly, slowly lifting her gaze to meet Leon's. <em><strong>"She's definitely not my favourite person, but I would be lying if I said she couldn't handle herself." </strong></em></p>
<p>She let out a half sigh then, the same sad smirk returning to her features as Leon' expressed his faith in her abilities. <em><strong>"Sì, fratello, but it has been half a year since I turned," </strong></em>she mused. <em><strong>"A lot can happen to a person in six months. Granted, I think I'm close now, but hope is fragile thing. Our family knows that better than most." </strong></em></p>
<p>Leo nodded as her brother informed her about his whereabouts and why he wasn't living in any of his prior residences. When he nodded, a look of mock-confusion etched its way upon his sister's face. <em><strong>"Do my ears deceive me?" </strong></em>she asked in a jesting tone. <em><strong>"Leonardo d'Fierro actually accepting his sister's aid? Impossible." </strong></em>A low chuckle sounded from her, and she affectionately squeezed his bicep, where her hand still rested. <em><strong>"No need for thanks, Leon'---you're my brother. What's mine is yours---always." </strong></em>She let her hand fall then, though she still held his gaze with hers. <em><strong>"I'll have a key waiting for you on the kitchen counter once you arrive. Till then, the balcony door will be open for your arrival." </strong></em>She then raised an eyebrow, tilting her head to a side as she moved to prop herself up upon the dusty desk. <em><strong>"You do remember where the penthouse is, no?" </strong></em>Of course he had to: there was a point each one of the siblings had been up there to yell at their eldest brother for something he'd done, or not done. </p>
<p>Her smile lingered upon her lips for a moment, a wave of nostalgia washing over her then. Even though her brother had a different face, it felt like how things used to be four years ago: Leon' by her side as the two decided what was best for the flock. <em><strong>"So, what now?" </strong></em>she asked, an eyebrow arching slightly as she spoke. <em><strong>"Are you going to try and win her back?" </strong></em>Leona asked in reference to the Diviner. <em><strong>"Or will you be focussing on something else for as long as you decide to stay here?"</strong></em></p>
<p></p> As she mentioned that she was…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-01-18:6610746:Comment:4239402021-01-18T15:41:39.278Z✓ Leonardo d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/NA762
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">As she mentioned that she was happy about his sobriety, a shrug rolled from his shoulders. “It's my most shameful habit,” He muttered before turning his attention back to her with a raised brow. “You know that's not going to happen.” Leon’ purred with a forced smile. Leonardo had never been one for having heart to hearts, which is probably why he found his passion in books. There was so much emotion in words on pen and paper, things…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">As she mentioned that she was happy about his sobriety, a shrug rolled from his shoulders. “It's my most shameful habit,” He muttered before turning his attention back to her with a raised brow. “You know that's not going to happen.” Leon’ purred with a forced smile. Leonardo had never been one for having heart to hearts, which is probably why he found his passion in books. There was so much emotion in words on pen and paper, things that people didn’t have to say aloud. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leona went on to mention their siblings, still wielding fire and he couldn’t help the sigh that escaped his lips as he turned his hands over and over, watching them. “I miss it too.” Leon’ added as he heard the jealous tone sweep through her voice. “But we are alive, we have to be grateful for that.” </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aaliyah, he knew, would be a great source of conversation. But the guilt that sat in the pit of his stomach made him weary of going to see her. He wasn’t sure he was strong enough. “I think...She could.” He added and then frowned. “I'm grateful in some sense. She hasn’t had to see me at rock bottom, I thought I’d hit that before Leona, but truly it was nothing compared to this past spiral...I…” He stopped, his words choked in his throat. He couldn’t even begin to describe what the past few years had been like. And then he died. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leon’ hushed her as she apologised and shook his head, placing his hands on his sisters shoulders. “You have nothing to apologise for.” He said softly and tilted his head to the side. “Like I said, I wasn’t in a fit state to protect myself...I suppose that's another bonus of leaving...I’d never forgive myself if Aaliyah had been there and I couldn’t protect her…” <br/></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ex-Phoenix listened intently to his sister as she spoke about her own death, nodding and frowning at all the right parts. His attention swayed at the mention of Alexander, but came back when she mentioned cells and torture. “I have every faith that you will find him</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">sorella</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">” He muttered. It was true, Leona had a skill for finding out what happened around her family life and the people she loved. He had always said she should have become a detective.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Im staying in a B&B” Leon’ replied and then shrugged “I couldn’t go back to my apartment here, there were too many memories and the only other place I stayed was Aaliyah’s so, when I came back and couldn’t face my own home, I rented a room instead.” Feeling the hand on his arm, he followed it to Leona’s features and glumly nodded, plastering on a smile. “That would be nice...Thank you.” </span></p> A sad smile toyed at his lips…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-01-16:6610746:Comment:4238502021-01-16T20:24:00.380Z✓ Leona Vivaldi d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/Leo
<p>A sad smile toyed at his lips as her brother spoke about staying sober, despite the unfortunate circumstances of how it came about. <em><strong>"I can't deny that hearing you say that doesn't bring me some joy, if I might be selfish enough to say so," </strong></em> she teased dryly, a hand reaching out to gently touch his bicep comfortingly, a kind look reserved for her loved ones flashing in her bright hues. <em><strong>"I do hope you keep away from the bottle this time," </strong></em>she…</p>
<p>A sad smile toyed at his lips as her brother spoke about staying sober, despite the unfortunate circumstances of how it came about. <em><strong>"I can't deny that hearing you say that doesn't bring me some joy, if I might be selfish enough to say so," </strong></em> she teased dryly, a hand reaching out to gently touch his bicep comfortingly, a kind look reserved for her loved ones flashing in her bright hues. <em><strong>"I do hope you keep away from the bottle this time," </strong></em>she found herself music, though she immediately felt like a hypocrite. How did she deal with turning into an ice creature? She dove straight for the nearest bottle of the hardest liquor. Oh, she was incredibly thankful that her elder brother was not there to see that. <em><strong>"And I hope this time around, you actually do talk about your feelings," </strong></em>she couldn't help but chide.</p>
<p>The sad smile still toyed upon her full lips at his query about their siblings, but she nodded all the same. <em><strong>"Last I heard, they're all alive, and still wielding fire---the lucky bastards," </strong></em>she mused sourly, not even attempting to hide the jealous edge that poisoned her words. <em><strong>"Off the grid, but most likely still alive." </strong></em>Leon' then mentioned Aaliyah, the source of constant annoyance for the younger d'Fierro but a great love for her elder. As soon as Leo returned to the city, she first asked of their siblings. Of course, she was told they'd left, as well as how they'd taken their leave. She knew that Leon' simply left a note for his fiancée, and suspected the guilt must still weigh heavily upon his chest. She nodded as he said he wasn't brave enough to face her, something Leona could somewhat understand. Still, words of her encounter with the Diviner slipped past her lips, unsurprisingly catching Leonardo's attention. <em><strong>"She's still hurt, Leon'," </strong></em>she uttered softly, <em><strong>"but I don't think she could ever hate you." </strong></em>There was truth in her words, for as much as Leona viewed the younger Cole as an ungrateful hinderance, she knew that the love they shared was real. </p>
<p><a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/0cd6caf13e3cbf27658bdd57a50b4fbf/tumblr_inline_ow8gtv0Uvw1qlt39u_250.gifv" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/0cd6caf13e3cbf27658bdd57a50b4fbf/tumblr_inline_ow8gtv0Uvw1qlt39u_250.gifv?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left" width="247" height="141"/></a>Pain ached at her chest as her brother spoke of his death, fury racing through her veins at whoever did this. But something didn't sit right with her. Again, another Phoenix was drowned instead of stabbed through the heart with a gold weapon---and a d'Fierro Phoenix at that. Was she being paranoid, or were her siblings being targeted. Not wanting to distress Leon' any further, Leo simply made a mental note to track down the remaining siblings and make sure they were safe, and have them be on their guard. <em><strong>"I'm so sorry, Leon'," </strong></em>was all she could say to him. She blamed herself for not being more vigilant, and therefore letting her family fall into such a state. <em><strong>"We'll find out whoever did this to you, and we'll make them pay---I swear this to you, fratello."</strong></em></p>
<p>Then, of course, he turned the question on her. A low chuckle sounded from the woman as she ran her fingers through her dark locks, lips pressed momentarily into a thin line. <em><strong>"Well, when I disappeared three and half years back? Alexander and I were kidnapped. They claimed to be his enemies, people who he had wronged in his past, and they wanted him to feel the same pain he had caused them. They kept us in separate cells for the most part, but whenever they brought me to his cell, Alex always had a new array of wounds. They'd only hurt me in front of him, confirming only more than they were his foes." </strong></em>She paused for a moment, fingers reaching to fiddle with the wedding ring she still wore on her left hand. <em><strong>"July last year was the day they dragged us both to a river. There, they made Alexander watch as they drowned me. When I woke, they were gone, and I was reborn for the last time in this awful state." </strong></em>Her gaze dropped to the tops of her booth, her eyelids fluttering to a close as she attempted to push back the pain. <em><strong>"Needless to say, I still haven't found the five who did this to me, or Alex for that matter. I don't even know if he's alive."</strong></em></p>
<p>Leona took a moment to really compose herself, and a few deep breath later, her eyes slowly open, then looking in her brother's direction. <em><strong>"Where are you staying now?" </strong></em>she asked softly, her tone slightly shaking from having to explain what was probably the darkest years of her life. <em><strong>"I was putting off fixing up the villa, but now that you're here in the city, maybe I'll have a construction team finally work on it. For now, I'm living in the penthouse I lent Basti in the city center." </strong></em>She then reached to touch her brothers arm once more, forcing him to meet her gaze. <em><strong>"The other room is unoccupied. Come live with me, brother---I insist that you do." </strong></em>A small part of her was tempted to hold him there whether Leon' wanted to or not: partly because she missed him dearly; partly because she knew this way, she could keep a close eye on his drinking habits.</p> Leonardo couldn't help but ch…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-01-16:6610746:Comment:4237692021-01-16T12:10:14.098Z✓ Leonardo d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/NA762
<p>Leonardo couldn't help but chuckle as she mentioned the bottle of bourbon on the side and he shook his head. "I haven't touched a drop since this icy rebirth...Once again, drink ruined my life." He muttered darkly and sighed. "I did debate just staying off the wagon...It'd be a lot easier." Leonardo's relationship with sobriety was not a happy one. Most of his greatest down falls in life had been surrounded by alcohol, but could you blame him? A Phoenix that was known exclusively as the…</p>
<p>Leonardo couldn't help but chuckle as she mentioned the bottle of bourbon on the side and he shook his head. "I haven't touched a drop since this icy rebirth...Once again, drink ruined my life." He muttered darkly and sighed. "I did debate just staying off the wagon...It'd be a lot easier." Leonardo's relationship with sobriety was not a happy one. Most of his greatest down falls in life had been surrounded by alcohol, but could you blame him? A Phoenix that was known exclusively as the 'intellegent' one, a man with no other outlet for any pent up aggression than to hit the bottle...But it appeared he was predisposed to alcoholism.</p>
<p>As she mentioned their siblings, a pang of icy pain hit his chest. They were the last two..."Are they alive at least?" He asked tenderly "Because I've felt nothing but a pit in my stomach since coming back to this hellish city." There were more reasons that just family for his pain. Aaliyah had centered a lot around that chest pain that hummed constantly in the casm of his chest. Of course, mentioning her made that pain flare up again and he shook his head. "Im not brave enough yet." Leon' muttered under his breath.</p>
<p>As Leona mentioned that she had asked after him, his dark eyes pinged up to hers "Well what did she say?" He pressed "Does she...Its not even a question is it? She hates me." <img alt="Pin on Johnny Depp Forever" class="n3VNCb align-right" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/17/9c/75/179c75f76bbc315969425c3a86dbc88b.gif" style="width: 400px; height: 400px; margin: 0px;"/></p>
<p>Before he could dwell on that thought, she asked who killed him and he sucked in a breath. "I have no idea." Leonardo stood from the desk and wandered a few steps away. The subject of his death embarrassed him, because he had never been as low and as ashamed in his entire near 300 years.</p>
<p>"I was too drunk to even register someone was in the house Leona. I basically walked the guy to my bathtub and drowned myself to save him getting his hands wet." He hissed darkly. "Then, when I realised what I was...What better place to come to than Evermore to figure it out." Shame clung to his skin like a disease, and it took all his might not to snatch up the bourbon and start his new downfall...But there were still things to discuss and one person in particular to still see.</p>
<p>"What about you?"</p> Her frown matched his when Le…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-01-15:6610746:Comment:4239032021-01-15T20:14:17.980Z✓ Leona Vivaldi d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/Leo
<p>Her frown matched his when Leon responded to her query about his new face. Lips parting to demand an explanation then and there, panic causing her heart to flutter, but the words never left her lips as she watched him wave his hand. She watched as the ice shards moved, forming something so beautiful, yet sparked such anger in the ex-ambassador's heart. That could only have meant one thing: her brother was no longer a firelord, but an ice wielder, just like her. His words brought a sad smirk…</p>
<p>Her frown matched his when Leon responded to her query about his new face. Lips parting to demand an explanation then and there, panic causing her heart to flutter, but the words never left her lips as she watched him wave his hand. She watched as the ice shards moved, forming something so beautiful, yet sparked such anger in the ex-ambassador's heart. That could only have meant one thing: her brother was no longer a firelord, but an ice wielder, just like her. His words brought a sad smirk to her lips, olive-green hues softening. <em><strong>"I'd definitely say so," </strong></em>was all she could muster to say.</p>
<p>She ignored the sound of the ice shattering, instead keeping her attention on her brother. She could tell he wasn't happy to have been turned as well, but there was something else. Somehow, she could sense that Leon' seemed to be grateful to be alive. That was where they differed: Leona would have given anything to have died a Phoenix than be reborn into this creature of ice, but now wasn't the time to say so aloud. Whatever the case, firelord or not, she was glad to have one of her siblings back, standing before her, the perfect picture of health. That thought triggered something, creasing etching deeper into her brow. She inhaled deeply, eyes flickering towards the dust-covered bottle of spirits before back to her brother. The familiar stench of alcohol didn't cling to this body, piquing at her curiosity and relieving her some. <em><strong>"I'm not going to deny, it's good to see you haven't touched that bottle over there," </strong></em>she joked dryly, nodding her head towards the bottle of bourbon. </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/17d8d6340a928badf80c19fddba0fb10/tumblr_inline_ow8mfjSdQa1qlt39u_250.gifv" target="_blank"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/17d8d6340a928badf80c19fddba0fb10/tumblr_inline_ow8mfjSdQa1qlt39u_250.gifv?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left"/></a>A heavy sigh parted her lips, the younger of the two d'Fierro's moving to sit on the edge of the dust-coated desk, one arm moving back to prop up her weight as she prepared to address his reason for coming here. <em><strong>"Yes, well," </strong></em>she started, pausing for a moment, <em><strong>"the people I hired said you all went different ways. Luna, Raph', and Basti have split up and no one has seen them for a year, but I know they're alright." </strong></em>Her gut told her that the other three siblings were safe, and so far, it had never been wrong. <em><strong>"Nothing here has been touched in at least three years," </strong></em>she told him, a wry smile forming upon her lips. <em><strong>"This was the worst place you could have come, to be very honest with you." </strong></em>There was a teasing lilt to her words, an attempt to lift the spirits in the room. <em><strong>"You would have had better luck looking in the city. I've been there for the past three months or so."</strong></em></p>
<p>Her gaze then diverted to the wedding invitations, another shot of pain flaring in her chest. Of course, his wedding to Aaliyah had fallen through. As much as she disapproved of the Diviner, she did know that the younger Cole made her brother happy. <em><strong>"Have you seen her yet?" </strong></em>she asked, her gaze returning to rest on Leon's dark optics, an eyebrow raised in question. <em><strong>"I have," </strong></em>she confessed, much to her own surprise. <em><strong>"She still hates me, no surprise there, and the feeling's mutual. But...she did ask about you." </strong></em>Her gaze hovered on him as she stopped talking, taking in whatever emotions may show upon his features. Another sigh sounded from Leona, her needing to know more taking a hold of her. <em><strong>"Who killed you?" </strong></em>she demanded to know in a cool, dry tone. Silent rage laced her words, and a murderous glint shone in her eyes. <em><strong>"How did this happen?" </strong></em></p> The silence that feel between…tag:eternalcityrp.com,2021-01-15:6610746:Comment:4237612021-01-15T18:21:40.763Z✓ Leonardo d'Fierrohttps://eternalcityrp.com/profile/NA762
<p style="text-align: center;">The silence that feel between the two after he'd uttered her name made Leonardo uneasy. The d'Fierro's should be used to seeing each other in fresh skins, they'd managed every other time to reconcile peacefully, would this be different? He noted all the womans features, committing them to a new memory of his sister. Her long hair, rouged lips and round eyes, she looked more innocent in this frame, till of coursea frown framed her eyes.…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The silence that feel between the two after he'd uttered her name made Leonardo uneasy. The d'Fierro's should be used to seeing each other in fresh skins, they'd managed every other time to reconcile peacefully, would this be different? He noted all the womans features, committing them to a new memory of his sister. Her long hair, rouged lips and round eyes, she looked more innocent in this frame, till of coursea frown framed her eyes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">As she uttered his name, a small smile tilted up the corners of his lips. "Hi" Was all he managed to utter as she swept around the table and threw her arms around him. Still taller than her even in these new forms, he tucked his sister into the circle of his arms and held her close, his chin rest atop her head. The smile remained on his lips as she pulled away, wiping a rogue tear from her cheek. "Its good to see you sister." He added before a frown pulled down his own brow line.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">As she mentioned his new face, his teeth clenched and the muscle of his jaw fluttered a little. "Its...A long story." He whispered before waving his hand in the air. He brought up the icicles she'd threatened him with and morphed the ice into a new shape, a pair of feathering wings. "I think we both have a lot to discuss, don't you?"</p>
<p><img alt="Like a flower made of iron" ♡" class="n3VNCb align-right" src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/f69d04324d0385e005dbd1f0aa5158b6/tumblr_mqt68h0T1A1rqda9no1_250.gif" style="width: 245px; height: 145px; margin: 18.85px 0px;"/></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Leonardo dropped the wings from the air, hearing them shatter against the ground between them. He wasn't exactly happy with this new icy form, but he was alive...Thats what mattered.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">"I came back here to see if I could track down the rest of us...To track down you?" He glanced over at the desk and shook his head. "But I guess the memories that stayed here aren't of positivity." Leon' added, gesturing to a pile of wedding invitations that were never posted.</p>