Post by Niccolo Montefiore on Mar 10, 2015 19:53:18 GMT -5
To Niccolo it was amazing that so much could change within the span of a day. The sun rose, the sun set and life should go on as it always did. Yet, that was not the result of this day. Instead, their lives had been irrevocably altered. An attack took place. People were wounded. No longer did they feel safe within Anzio. Indeed, the ducal guard were now pulling double shifts to keep the family safe. Security was now more thorough and no one was allowed in or out of the inn without a thorough inspection of the guard. Even the people of the town were visibly affected by what had happened. No longer was Anzio a sleepy fishing village that was once a mere spit on the map.
The effects were to be permanent. No one was going to emerge from Anzio the same person they were when they arrived. Yet, Niccolo refused to let that alter their very spirit. After a lengthy discussion with Elena, then Antonin and then a visit with Demetrio, Niccolo let everyone know that the family would meet as a whole for dinner rather than luncheon. There was simply too much that needed to be done for them to all join in the midday meal as was their usual style. Dinner was served simply as fish stew, bred and whatever drink the family wished.
Niccolo had no desire to speak while the family was replenishing their bodies with sustenance. No doubt, they barely had the stomach to consume such anyway, but Niccolo was adamant. Everyone needed to keep their bodies nourished. Only once the meal had been completed and everyone had their postprandial beverages that the man elected to speak. He spared a glance to Elena before easing himself to a stand.
"My beloveds," he spoke quietly, "It is by the grace of the Triune and the skill of those deeded with our care that we are gathered here today. It warms my heart to know that you are all still here, but I know we are wounded. It has cut us deeply." He paused, "As some of you know, the same trespasses were inflicted upon the Deliambres. My counterpart, Lord Deliambre, and I agreed that there is a deeper plot to this. On the morrow, I intend to earn more; the Deliambres managed to capture one of their assailants."
He drew in a breath before going on, "You should know that I intend to seek justice for what happened to us. This will not go unanswered." Another paused followed, allowing them to respond as they would.
Elena Sandoval, Allegra Montefiore, Caterina Montefiore, @elisabetamontefiore, Piero Montefiore, Joanna Montefiore
The effects were to be permanent. No one was going to emerge from Anzio the same person they were when they arrived. Yet, Niccolo refused to let that alter their very spirit. After a lengthy discussion with Elena, then Antonin and then a visit with Demetrio, Niccolo let everyone know that the family would meet as a whole for dinner rather than luncheon. There was simply too much that needed to be done for them to all join in the midday meal as was their usual style. Dinner was served simply as fish stew, bred and whatever drink the family wished.
Niccolo had no desire to speak while the family was replenishing their bodies with sustenance. No doubt, they barely had the stomach to consume such anyway, but Niccolo was adamant. Everyone needed to keep their bodies nourished. Only once the meal had been completed and everyone had their postprandial beverages that the man elected to speak. He spared a glance to Elena before easing himself to a stand.
"My beloveds," he spoke quietly, "It is by the grace of the Triune and the skill of those deeded with our care that we are gathered here today. It warms my heart to know that you are all still here, but I know we are wounded. It has cut us deeply." He paused, "As some of you know, the same trespasses were inflicted upon the Deliambres. My counterpart, Lord Deliambre, and I agreed that there is a deeper plot to this. On the morrow, I intend to earn more; the Deliambres managed to capture one of their assailants."
He drew in a breath before going on, "You should know that I intend to seek justice for what happened to us. This will not go unanswered." Another paused followed, allowing them to respond as they would.
Elena Sandoval, Allegra Montefiore, Caterina Montefiore, @elisabetamontefiore, Piero Montefiore, Joanna Montefiore