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[ Whether it's in an hour as he proposed or they negotiate another time, he'll be waiting outside the place he gave her the address to. From the outside it doesn't look like much, even the inside needs a bit of work still but because of that he got quite a big place for a decent price. ]

Lucrezia. [ When she approaches he holds out his hand for her, intending to greet her with a kiss to the back of her hand--just as a gentleman would. ] This is it. [ He indicates behind him. ] It needs some paint and a little work, but there should be plenty of room inside. Shall we?

[She greets him with a dip of her head before her eyes land on the building itself. It does need some work, and she’s already starting to think about it, but at least from the outside it does show promise. They could do a lot with this place. With a nod she walks into the place behind him.]

I have already had a few people offer. I will message them to see if they do not mind helping to restore it. I cannot imagine the supplies would be too costly.

Do we have a name for it?

[ He holds out a key for her as they enter, one with a ribbon tied to the end that can be worn as well as carried. ]

Not name yet, I didn't want to get ahead of myself when you may have something better to go with. I can order some cans of paint and brushes, along with some simple furniture to start. It won't be anything too fancy, however.

[ He pauses, then adds: ]

Ah... if you have met Jeanne D'Arc yet, she did bless the place when I invited her to see it as well.

I think I have? A woman has contacted me, eager to help. She would not be the Jeanne of Arc, would she? [She’s not sure if her and Arthur even share the same world, but she is curious now. She was important to the Borgia family, or at least connected when it came to Catholic legends.

Taking the key, she slips it into her bag, taking another look around.]

I do not think we would need much to begin with. More bodies and donations that we could give. As for names, I am quite open. St. Vincent is the patron saint of charity, St. Martha for cooks, St. Jude for hopeless causes.

Then she did as I suggested, I'm glad. [ He sighs, relieved by that. ] Though would it be a surprise if I said that were the case?

[ He pauses, then. ] I'm not sure if there will be problems with me handing you a key, so for now perhaps keep quiet about it. Do you ah... [ He winces. ] ...have a dominant now? It may be something the laws require me to talk to them about in regards to this.

[ Even if it's a community effort, he still needs to keep on those in charge's Good Side if he wants to push his way into the government here one day. ]

But St. Vincent seems like a good choice in that case. I'm not sure I'd want to label those in the down as "hopeless causes" no matter the good intention behind it.

Pope Callixtus III had her retried. He was my father's uncle. [And the reason why Lucrezia is anywhere where she is. Him becoming Pope, and a well loved one allowed him to help his nephew, to elevate their family.]

I have signed a contract with my brother, Cesare. It is his rooms I am staying in. [She walks around into the back room, taking another quick inventory and getting an idea of what the potential this place has.]

It is more than suitable for our needs. St. Vincents will be a safe haven and beacon for submissives. We shall do a good thing with it.

[ Jeanne D'Arc is actually an Uncomfortable Topic, given he's... partly responsible for what happened, though thankfully Lucrezia can stay completely in the dark about his identity for now. The less people are aware of him being the personification of England, the better. He doubts her opinion would be as it is otherwise.

So, instead of going into detail on that he hums softly. ] He seemed like a very popular man.

[ Also talks in the past like he wasn't alive back then as well. Sure. ]

I suppose having family around makes it easier in that regard. I presume you will keep renewing that contract when the time is over...?

[ He'll follow her as she wanders around, just to keep the conversation flowing, but he won't butt in with what she's thinking about either. Instead he waits until she's done and smiles back at her. ]

I'm sure with your guidance it will go far. We can get to work whenever you're ready. I drafted up something for your brother to sign to say he's all right with you being given a key as it's under my name, ah-- [ He reaches into his jacket pocket and plucks out a paper. ] --here. Just drop it by when you've had it done, as it's merely a precaution. We may need to sort out more later but hopefully that should cover it. It'd be a shame for us to lose it before it really takes off, after all.

Perhaps, [She answers his comment offhandedly, not wishing to talk about the current family troubles befalling her and her brother. They have fought since they had gotten to the city, and while she has not yet needed to threaten the contract renewal, it is there in her head.

She turns back to him, pleased with the building as she takes the paper he wishes her to have signed.]

Will do. And thank you for undertaking this.

[ The response makes him pause, but as she doesn't say anything further he doesn't press the issue. ]

With that signed you should be free to visit here whenever you please. I'll just need to ensure I get it filed properly.

[ He gives her a smile. ] And I presume we'll be in contact after then? It may be a few more weeks before we can properly get going, but I have contacts for supplies as well. There should be a good way of cooperating with others already doing things for the community.

Of course I will. We still have a lot to do, so any contacts and help is greatly appreciated.

[She still thinks it will take a lot more effort she knows she cannot do alone, especially as a submissive.]

[ It's definitely the case. He's pushing himself on a multiple fronts to try and get a network going but even with that he knows it's likely there are still others working on similar things they just haven't found yet.

There are just so many of them here, and all caught up in the difficulties of being held back by "status". ]

Of course. Feel free to linger for now, I have another meeting to attend to-- [ busy busy bee ] --so I'll have to take my leave.

[She moves back into the main room when he spoke of leaving and gave a sharp nod.]

Thank you for meeting me. And all you have done.

[ He gives her a small smile in response. ]

Not at all. Really, I'm glad to help. Please feel free to call if you need anything in the meantime.

I will. And if you hear of anyone else interested in helping, please continue to send them my way.

[She gives a nod of her head, thanking him again for all he's done.]

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