Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2015 18:57:28 GMT -5
Mateo had been gently reminded that he could and should join with his family more often now that they were in the city too, and that the tone of the times was one where title and name meant much more than usual. He himself never cared to flaunt his nobility, not here in the capital anyways, in a city of Deverauxs that he didn't particularly have love for. It was, however, the best place for his business, and so he played by their rules and tried not to make problems for them or himself. He stayed in his shop and worked all day, the rest of his time was spent among the merchants and traders, the commoners rather than the royalty or nobility present in the better areas of the city.
Today, as such, he was determined to close his shop early. He was financially in a good position and did not require to stay open the same extended hours as everyone else, even if he usually did. To have the time to socialize, though, to dress up in a proper manner and go mingle and meet others gathered in the city, he would disrupt his routine. He was most of the way through closing down his shop when he heard movement by the door. While turning, he started to answer. "I'm sorry, I was just closing, if-" he then noticed who had paid him a visit.
"Cousin! Demetrio! Ah, come on in," he changed his tune. He came to the door immediately, to greet him proper. He would close the door to avoid anyone else coming in, but for his distant cousin he would not keep him out of course.
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Today, as such, he was determined to close his shop early. He was financially in a good position and did not require to stay open the same extended hours as everyone else, even if he usually did. To have the time to socialize, though, to dress up in a proper manner and go mingle and meet others gathered in the city, he would disrupt his routine. He was most of the way through closing down his shop when he heard movement by the door. While turning, he started to answer. "I'm sorry, I was just closing, if-" he then noticed who had paid him a visit.
"Cousin! Demetrio! Ah, come on in," he changed his tune. He came to the door immediately, to greet him proper. He would close the door to avoid anyone else coming in, but for his distant cousin he would not keep him out of course.
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@demetriomontefiore