la dolce vita

LOG⑥ by ▼furumachi

[IT IS FELICIANO. Cue at least six cheek kisses and big ole smooch on the lips.]

[Provides all the smooches and hugging in return before clasping Francis’ hands in his own and giving them a tight squeeze.] It is true, I seem to have more than one Valentine...but the day will have me in Verona as I’ve been helping out with a program for the romantic weekend. [If there’s one thing Feliciano enjoys, it’s having the chance to play Cupid.]

Happy New Year, everyone! 

In 2005, a group of artists in Italy built a giant 200-foot-long plushie rabbit in the countryside, and just left it there. It’s been there ever since. 

[Francis hands Feliciano this small package, and a card separately. On the envelope, Francis very evidently put much effort into writing out the other’s name, and stylized it the best out of anybody’s. His writing inside is just as fancy, and reads:]

Feliciano my dear brother,

I had a lot of trouble with your gift this year, though I hope that you enjoy it and that it fits you. xx

I could say so much in this card, but I already talk to you and tell you everything. Just remember that you are so important to me, and that your big brother will always be here for anything you may possibly need.

I love you, and always will. xoxo

Ton frère, Francis.

[Inside of the package is a silk tie wrapped around a rolled up piece of paper with a small box inside of it. Inside of the box is a gold ring with the inscription, ‘pas mon sang, mais ma vie’ on the inside. 

The piece of paper is a coloured pencil sketch of Venice from the last time that Francis had been there. It shows an ominous moon looking over a water canal, with many parked boats and low lights seen on the side. On the back of the paper, there is writing:]