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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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