paradisa | (no subject)

[Admittedly, most guys would be psyched in this situation. Two attractive women leading one guy towards their rooms could lead to some exciting possibilities.

Except the two women in question are a) his ex who had an extremely complicated history with and b)Lucrezia Borgias. Most guys would be terrified to be within 10 feet of her.]

It doesn't involve manicures and pedicures, does it?

Nah. That's a part of sacred Girl Time. Guess again! [She smiles over at him. It's not too hard to guess, if he remembers their previous conversation.]

[ Most guys who have read certain history books and not others, perhaps, but maybe they are not the only ones. ]

That was close. We are generously sharing you a glimpse of this sacred Girl Time.

[If they were related to her, they'd be more than a-okay in her room.

WISELY KEEPS THOSE THOUGHTS TO HIMSELF.]

Are you sure you want me invading something so sacred?

[Give him a little longer and it will dawn on him, his mind is still tangled up in scientific theories.]

Don't worry. Lucrezia and I have discussed this thoroughly and we're comfortable with our decision. Right?

[ Unless your name is Juan Borgia, then you would die every two weeks. ]

I had my reservations. [ Amused glance at Tim. ] But we are agreed, yes.

[As they approach Lucrezia's room, Tim begins to slow down. A thought nags away at his brain, trying to get him to think back to the other night with Steph.

It isn't until he's a few feet away from the room that he finally realizes what they are plotting.]

Steph, please tell me you didn't pull me away from my research to play dress up?

[She's smiling from ear to ear. Good job, detective.]

I don't want to lie to you, Tim.

[ There's no point lying by this point. Lucrezia opens her door, unlocked, with a chuckle. ]

Welcome to la casa de Borgia.

[Tim is about ready to make his great escape until he catches a glimpse of Lucrezia's room. How many people have the opportunity to see an authentic renaissance era room, furnished for someone who iss from nobility?

Maybe a quick peek won't hurt. He can always make his great escape after he's looked around and made some mental notes.]

Just remember I didn't make any promises about dressing up.

Oh, I'll remember... [She looks over at Lucrezia, briefly, with a smirk. There may be a camera hidden under a pillow somewhere for easy access.

Don't mind her as she closes the door behind them. NO ESCAPE.]

[ The walls are covered with fabrics of dark colors as she prefers them, for reducing ehem noises. Tables and chairs are set against the wall; a wine flask and glasses on one, a vase of fresh lilies on the other and jewels and trinkets strewn about otherwise. Various books here and there from when Cesare came over. Tidiness is an unnecessary trait when one has others to clean after you.

Her bed is larger than most, with a canopy and drapes and a wooden platform around it wide enough for most to sit comfortably. There are boxes of all sizes placed by it now, filled with all sorts of men's clothes.

Lucrezia moves to fetch the wine first, of course, pouring out three glasses with the least in the one for Steph. ]

Remember to lock it and swallow the key, Stephanie.

[EYES THE DOOR. Trapped like a rat on a sinking ship, for now.

Shifts his attention over to the wine.]

I don't suppose you have any Pepsi or Mt.Dew?

[Tim will work with the League of Shadows to find Bruce, but underage drinking...nope!]

[This is when Steph will say she's 21, but she still doesn't like the taste of wine. It's just to humor Lucrezia, mostly. She's sort of glad to have an ally in this, though, smiling even as she takes his glass away from him.]

We'll have to ease Tim into your time, Lucrezia. Clothes first, wine another time? Tim's still a few years away from that legal drinking age.

[ Lucrezia doesn't understand legal drinking ages. Why keep your children from the healthier option? ]

I will say again that you are missing the best! [ Teasing, but she does take Tim's glass to set it aside, taking a sip of her own wine as she steps toward the boxes. ]

Now, do you have a favorite color?

[Searches the clothes dubiously. Wants to say red and black, buuut he doesn't want any ties to his Red Robin identity.]

I like blue. Blue and white.

[Stephanie nearly rolls her eyes, but keeps it at bay.]

Blue's a good color.

[ Lucrezia goes to one box and pulls out a blue vest threaded with gold. The fanciest of course. ]

Like so?

[Tim can't help but giving an admiring glance to the vest. It is nice and he's certainly worn worse clothes before.]

Like that.

[Moves over to it to get a better look at it. If he has to wear clothing like this to get back to his studying, well...he'll survive it somehow. Cough.]

[Stephanie stands behind Tim so she can grin at Lucrezia. LOOK AT HIM, HE'S ENJOYING HIMSELF...]

Pretty, isn't it?

[ Lucrezia returns that grin, mission accomplished! She brings the vest to her bed to lay it out. ]

And now, the pants to go with it. [ She rummages in another box for a pair of black leather ones because white pants are just weird and they haven't found a way to dye leather quite blue yet. ]

It's nice. No ruffles, which is a plus. [Continues to hoover nearby, checking out the various clothing in the boxes.]

Do you design and make your own clothes?

[Given her status, he doesn't think that's the case, but she has boxes full of clothing lying around.]

No ruffles. [Steph glances over at the leather pants. This would be so awkward if they didn't run around in spandex together...]

[ She hands the pair of pants to him, laughing. ]

That stretches the truth somewhat. I choose colors and fabrics that please me and the tailors guess at my current fancy.

[Takes the pants from her. Wearing leather isn't too weird for him since his RR suit has some leather mixed into it. ]

Is there somewhere I can change? [Glances around for the bathroom door. ]