paradisa | (no subject)

[Kneading ground pork in a bowl with the other ingredients.]

Perhaps you could work there to pay off your debts.

That might make Lana want to snap my neck more than she already does.

Why?

I don't do work like that well. There's a handful of things I'm good at, and waitressing, cooking, and cleaning are not on the list.

[He rolls his eyes. He won't say it, but women who cannot cook or clean still seem so ridiculous to him. He's a man and he can do it, it should be simple for her.]

You broke into her restaurant. Your talents are likely not a concern.

[Sigh.]

I'll see what she wants me to do.

She would know best.

Yeah.

[Why couldn't she break into the business of someone she didn't know? Ugh. She sinks back into the sofa.]

I am sure she will be tolerant, Stephanie.

I know, I know. Lana has to be one of the most tolerant people, if she puts up with you, so I should be good... but still.

[Jokes at Ezio's expense to make herself feel better, yay.]

[Mocking him as he makes you fresh meatballs :'(]

I understand, you are not as brave as I am, to deal with her.

I don't "deal with" Lana. It's not a chore! For shame, Ezio. For shame.

[He's very clearly joking:]

You have never tried to please her.

I'm not sure if it's okay to laugh or not.

[But she's still clutching a pillow in case she needs to cover her ears, which leave her delicate brain vulnerable.]

[He just laughs.

Almost sadly.

Don't think about Lana naked, don't think about Lana naked, don't think about Lana naked.]

[She joins the almost-sad laugh. Don't think about their sex life, don't think about their sex life, don't think about their sex life.]

Sooo. Um. One of my best friends from home showed up...

Oh? Is she as gorgeous as you?

Super gorgeous. [Amused by her own pun... that Ezio doesn't even realize, but whatever.]

But I'm just telling you to give you a general update about my life, not saying you ever need to be all chummy with her. I'm not sure she'd have much tolerance for... all of this. [Motions at him.]

[HEY... :( Slight frown.]

We have many different friends regardless, but what wouldn't she like about me?

I don't think she'd react well to the innocent flirting or the casual touching you tend to do. [Or maybe she would, AND THAT WOULDN'T BE MUCH BETTER, let's not toss another blonde into this.] If she takes something the wrong way... uh, let's just say you don't want to tick her off.

[She'll hang you off a gargoyle or dump a fountain on you.]

What would she do?

She, uh, has powers. Like Lana's. [Assuming he must know about that since... yeah...] You can use your imagination. I guess Lana's are more like hers, but you get what I mean.

[He'd be bitchy, too, if he could never get any.]

So I am to believe your best friend is a girl who would destroy people who enrage her?

No! Kara wouldn't do that. She's a superhero.

I'm just saying, better to err on the side of caution and, uh--maybe I don't want to share you with my friends! Ha! [YES, GOOD DIVERSION.] I don't like sharing my... Ezio time?

I will take your word on that... but you have my apologies in advance if I cause any strife by accident.

Does she also dress as a bat?