The Parlor

*sincerely*
I'm sorry.
*looks at Dante*
When you do, it's like you've been waiting for them your entire life.
And you realize that they've been waiting for you.
*looks at feet*
I apologize.
That probably sounds terribly childish.

*looks over at Angelo and smiles*
Not say sorry for something that could be true.
I never had any because my father never wanted me to get married.
So much for that idea.
*gives Angelo a quick hug*
Have you ever just been a child for a day?
I mean when you are a adult. Ever?
Finger painting, tag, hide and seek, spys.
*looks at angelo again*
Make you look silly but it just makes everything go away for a while.

*half-smiles*
I don't believe I have in a long time.
My childhood was taken away from me.
*kisses Dante's forehead*
I'll try it though.
*winks at Raine*

Then maybe you need to be a kid again, even just for a day.
No one should have their childhood taken away.
*smiles at him*
Oh and I'll remember and you will have your day.
Even if I have to kidnap you and Dante to have fun.
You will have fun.

*laughs*
Thank you.
*helps Dante stand*

*stands*
I'll be in the studio if you want to come up.
I have water colors.
*heads off to the studio*

*also stands*
No thank you.
*thinks*
I've kept someone waiting.
*takes Dante upstairs*

*collects Dante's toys*
*pulls decorative food from Dante's mouth*
No, bambino, you can't eat that either.
*sets back on table*

*comes down from the stuido*
*hums to self*
I'm bored...

*looks up*
Then perhaps you should find a way of entertaining yourself.
*smiles and winks*

*is very tempted to throw something at Angelo*
I could but I haven't found anything yet.
That is if you don't want to play.

*chuckles*
*sits on the couch with Dante*
Are you really that bored, madam?
*smirks*

*smiles sweetly*
Oui, I am that bored.
*sits on couch arm*

*reaches under couch*
Get creative.
*throws a dirty sock at her face*
You can entertain yourself with that, can't you?
*smiles*

*swats the sock away*
No I don't think a dirty sock will do.
*Sits beside him*
*pokes him in side*
This could be fun though.
Dante poke your dad.

*turns Dante to Raine*
Bite her, my blood-thirsty child.
Become the animal you are destined to be!
*looks about the room*
I may have scared myself a bit..

*midway into poking Angelo when he says that*
*looks at Dante*
That was a bit scary
*pokes Angelo in side again*
This is fun in a odd twisted way.

*sets Dante down*
Did you ever play strip poker?
*musing*
I used to love that game..
*snapped from reverie*
*clears throat*
Of course, that was a long time ago--teenagers.
*coughs*
So, anyway, how did you find this family?

*blinks a few times*
Wow.
Umm yeah I have but I was younger then...
*looks around*
Umm I was sent here by Alejandro.
It is nice here.

And Alejandro is..your husband, correct?
*bounces Dante on knee*
How did he hear about us?

Yeah. I guess you can say that.
We neer really married or anything.
*leans back into couch*
A little birdy told him

*half-smiles*
Very vague.
I knew I'd like you.
*winks*

*smiles*
You're not half bad yourself
*pokes him in the side again*
That is never going to get old.

It is for me.
*pokes back*
But this will never get old.

*giggles when he pokes her*
*pokes him again*
Dante poke your dad.