Time: [between] 06.00 - 12.45 h.
Location: Ice rink > De'Rossi household > La Morte hideout Cannaregio; Jinx's room
Mentioned: Saverio D'Ambrosio [@Tyrannosaurus Rekt], Antonio D'Ambrosio [NPC], Gianfranco Carlevaro [NPC]
Interacted: Jacquelyn Roux [@Princess Misaou]
The sound of blades carving into the ice, speeding up as to gain a momentum, the trail of circles and curves left in the ring as she moved forward. Despite the fact that it was June outside time had stood still inside, forever stuck in the appearance of a winter wonderland. Antonia De’Rossi, as usual, was found in the ice rink skating away the early morning hours. While her days as an athlete had been over since long she still meticulously followed parts of her original training schedule. It was one of the last things she still held onto for her own sanity, but also as a reminder of her past, of who she truly was.
Launching herself up into the air with a loud tap the female crossed her arms as she twisted her body. Pinching her eyes close she felt herself being carried through the cold. Moving her weight she then tried to land on the blade. Tried, for as soon as her weight was placed onto the foot, her other leg outstretched behind of her to guide her over the ice, a shock of pain went through her leg. Her muscle tensed and pulled, giving out on her and the brunette felt her body hit the ice, gliding over to the side, the cold biting through her clothes and a light throbbing in her leg.
It took a while to register what happened in mind. Gritting her teeth the Italian pushed herself up again, trying to act poised and as if nothing had happened. She could brush it off, as if it had been a technical fault, like they often happened when figure skaters attempted to jump. Antonia knew, however, that there was nothing wrong with her technique, she had the right speed, put the right amount of power in her jump, it were only the scars.
Stepping out of the rink the Mafiosi was quick to pull off her skates, having enough for today as one of the servants rushed over to her with her shoes and a towel. The female took her shoes, but ignored the rest, letting herself fall down on the bleachers. She had hoped for a little miracle this morning, just to make everything a bit easier and start the day with a brighter smile. She would have to do with her regular luck, it seemed, unfortunately.
-- around 10.30 h.
“I suppose Jinx hasn’t come out of her room yet?” Not too long after washing off her sweat, Antonia had settled herself for a cup of coffee, reading the newly acquired information of that day. There was one order placed directed to her as an unsuspecting architect, but the rest were all related to the underground world. Such as the information of the Sphynx, for example, and more.
“No, miss,” was the response of the footmen who had brought the documents in. The brunette sighed deeply to herself as she got up from her seat. “Prepare the car,” she ordered, making her way over to the entrance. They didn’t have the time for this, she didn’t have the time for this, no one had the time now to sit back.
With Gianfranco’s sudden death, and both Jinx and Saverio trying to sit on the La Morte's throne, Antonia had to make sure everything was balanced out. As much as she doubted Jinx’s ability to lead she didn’t want to rule the female out either. After all, once Antonia had been in a position much the same, doubted, ignorant and naïve. Now she was the boss herself, albeit for a small family. However the bitterness she felt over being cast away, of being overruled without the ability to stand up for herself at all... She had to make sure that Jinx would seize her chances now that she could, at least try to prove herself.
At the other hand there was the always capable Saverio as well. The man had always proven himself to be more than worthy of Gianfranco’s trust, but could he be now? Antonia would like to put her faith in the man, and not only for the fact that he could have become her father-in-law for real if his son was still alive. However, there was something unsettling about the advisor, a change within the man after the deaths of two of his most beloved people. Yes, Antonia certainly did imagine Saverio to have a man-crush on the now deceased leader.
Alas, back to the current objective again. She had to play this carefully. The De’Rossi didn’t announce their alliance to either side of the family, deciding to stay neutral. However, that didn’t mean that they couldn't prance around in the shadows, like their specialty was. Yes, it would probably prolong the fight, but this way Antonia could make sure that she was always standing at the right side and that the strongest party was the one who led. It was simply another gamble for her and a way to protect her strongest alley as well.
However, before that was possible she needed to make sure that Jinx started moving. The appointment with the Sphynx was today and she was confident that Saverio would try to seize this chance. She didn’t really care which side would get to the Sphynx first, but whoever did would have the first quarter in hands. Jinx or Saverio? It would only be fair to send Jinx forward as well she believed. Perhaps that this first job as a leader would give Jinx the motivation she needed.
Readied with a stack of documents under her arms the brunette stepped into the back of her car. Pulling the curtains, and flicking on the lights, the female started to read the gathered intelligence as she drowned out the noise of the motor. Even after all these years she couldn’t be comfortable inside of a car, but she had found ways to distract herself, luckily.
Shifting through the papers Antonia’s eyes widened a little as she came across a particular document. Sucking in a breath the female crushed the sheet between her fingers as she gritted her teeth. Could it be? It seemed to be, she had read the line over a multiple times, carefully repeating every word as she tried to soak in their meaning. Did she just read this right? Were the letters maybe just doing a tango in front of her?
“We’ve arrived, miss.” Her driver snapped her out of her thoughts, bringing the car to a halt as carefully as possible. Nodding, still a little dazed, the female stepped out of the vehicle, looking up against the entrance of what was Jinx’s home and base. Putting the files inside of a locker, found in her car, the De’Rossi leader then went inside of the house, ignoring the guards patrolling around as she strode straight for the sleeping chambers. The certainty that Antonia walked in showed how familiar she was with the outlay of the base.
“Wake up!” Barging in without much mercy the brunette walked up to the curtains of the room, opening them up with swift movements. “Stop moping around and get ready. Everything is on me today,” the female continued as she spoke, knowing that Jinx was a hard one to coax. However, Antonia had money and she knew her cards, she would persuade the woman, one way or another.