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[ It's just about bedtime, the boys getting into their wind-down mode. All the lamps are off, all the fairy lights and star projectors are on; Alberto's popped one of their Cosmos: A Personal Voyage VHS tapes in the little TV (because, no offense Luca and no offense Carl Sagan, but it's so good for putting him to sleep), keeping it paused until Luca's ready for bed and joins him. He's already nestled in with just the right mess of pillows arranged around him and his small collection of midnight snacks. A normal night, really; their usual "lavishness" is hardly any different than ever, but now that they're in school together the past three weeks, Saturday nights hit totally different. No school all day, no school the next day, it's the peak "do-whatever-you-want" time in his life now.

He took it for granted; he didn't realize how much of his "do-whatever-you-want" lifestyle was going to be compromised by joining school, if only just by eating into his free time. But it's not just that. His mood has been taking a hit, too. He's really been giving it his best effort studying at the Library of Alexandria after school just about every day, which at least gives the illusion of keeping his chin up, but the more he learns, the more he's discouraged by how much he doesn't know. It's been an emotionally and mentally taxing few weeks trying to play "catch up" to Luca and their human classmates. He doesn't let it get him down, because he loves to learn no matter what, but he likes learning on his own terms. The stressfulness has been slowly showing more and more this week, though, now that the muses' magic has finally worn off; now it's just him, no more excuses. And that's been surprisingly disheartening all week — but, of course, he won't admit to it at all, just keeps insisting everything's fine and nothing's bothering him and school's great, he loves it...

But spending today, tonight, tomorrow, like this—? Doing whatever he wants with no structure or plans in mind, guided only by his whims and fancies? He's in his element again. Relishing the chance to not give a clam about anything, if he doesn't want to...! And that's basically tomorrow's agenda, too. Yup. Just how he likes it. Blank. ...oh, and it's his birthday tomorrow, so, you know, there's that, too. ]

Date: 2022-09-30 06:08 am (UTC)
prontissimo: (già benissimo)
From: [personal profile] prontissimo
[ Alberto cocks his brow at that question, smirking at Luca beside him. ]

Uh, yeah? I was already planning on it, ha! What'd you have in mind?

[ Not that he had any particular fun plans of his own in mind, looking forward merely to having no structure or obligations on his birthday, total freedom for spontaneous who-knows-what's. If it'd have fallen on Monday instead, he'd be pissed... ]

Date: 2022-09-30 11:17 pm (UTC)
prontissimo: (un esperto in tutto)
From: [personal profile] prontissimo
[ Alberto turns to face Luca better, pulling back like he's surprised — because on the one hand, he absolutely isn't surprised, Luca's just nice like this... But on the other hand, he's touched that that's Luca's reasoning for wanting to do something extra fun. He just fixes a sly smile on him for a moment, not saying anything, before leaning back in his spot comfortably, eyes back on the TV as they go on talking, casually plucking up a bite from their snack pile. ]

Hmm. Let's do something we've never done before. Something exciting... Plus, it's perfect timing, cuz tomorrow's my birthday, too — so that'll make it even more special, heh!

[ Nbd. Off the cuff. Just dropping that fun fact. He doesn't even look over when he says it, man; where's all his usual egotism now, eh? ]

Date: 2022-10-05 09:32 pm (UTC)
prontissimo: (e cento trappole)
From: [personal profile] prontissimo
[ Alberto glances over and grins at how excited Luca's getting, not expecting it, but at the same time, not surprised. He wasn't planning some big reveal this time; it just genuinely didn't occur to him it was important to give advance notice. All he'd envisioned was Luca joining him in doing little things to improve the day, eating favorite foods, wearing favorite clothes, playing it by ear. So hearing how he's getting his pep up even more than Alberto, well— it's a bit contagious. He turns to Luca again full attention now, getting more comfortable in the bed to face him. Already he's excited and they haven't even decided what to be excited about. They'll still be playing it by ear, but now with— something vaguely resembling a plan. ]

Yeah, that! Ooh, I know: Let's get on a random bus, see where it takes us, and then when we get off, we'll go find the coolest thing there!

[ ...That's the plan. "Plan." ]

Date: 2022-10-07 10:14 pm (UTC)
prontissimo: (qui nel cor mi risuonò)
From: [personal profile] prontissimo
[ He raises his brows at that. That does catch his intrigue... ]

What, like espresso, but not? I'd try it! Yeah!

[ His recreational coffee use has long since turned into a habit; almost every day begins with espresso by this point. It doesn't hit the same as it did when they first tried it, having gotten so used to it now, like any regular coffee drinker... but he still likes it. He doesn't need it, he just wants it, and he sees no problem with that. The idea of there being something else to switch it up with, though, of course sounds appealing. The more energy the better, in his book. And this idea fits in perfectly with his "try something I've never done before" plan for the day tomorrow.

Because what could go wrong with two young sea monsters getting hopped up on energy drinks while intentionally getting lost on public transport in a big city? Sounds like a great birthday to him...! ]
prontissimo: (e ti iscriviamo al concorso)
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[ That gets a smirk and a little snort. ]

Ha. Sounds great.

[ He's already planning on getting a couple energy drinks each, then — so they can have extra for later on in the day. In case they need to re-up, you know... ]

So that's what we'll do, then. Good plan.

[ He settles back into the pillows, turning his eyes to the screen again idly, still not really paying attention to the show, and lets out a little yawn, but his smile is still on his face as he munches on some snacks. ]

...Heh, s'gonna be the best birthday ever, I can already tell.

Date: 2022-10-15 06:28 am (UTC)
prontissimo: (i migliori in questo campo siamo noi)
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[ It's true, the bar is low. No matter what they do now, it's just going to get better and better... And next year's only guaranteed to top it, because for next year's birthday, apparently they'll be getting their Vespa. Which Alberto wasted no time in relaying to Luca once Bruno'd left their apartment that morning. And has already brought up multiple times since then. And will probably bring up again. And again. All week. Maybe longer. He's also tried the helmet on three times already...

So he's double-checking his hair in the kitchen mirror (b-because they have one of those) after finishing up lunch himself. He wants to look nice today, being his birthday and all; but that's usually about the level he celebrates at. Taking particular enjoyment in the little things, like eating his favorite foods (cheesecake for breakfast, trenette al pesto for lunch, he's living the life — better than roe and raw oysters!) or wearing his favorite clothes, just doing all the things he likes most all at once, back to back. Whatever makes him feel good. That sort of thing was really the extent of what could be managed for his birthdays back home on the island, though. There was not so much to relish in... Even the "favorite clothes" thing is a luxury he's known only here. He's gonna be on Cloud Nine all day long. As far as Alberto's concerned, today's just supposed to be a laidback day of indulgence and doing the most. So he's at least not that far off the mark about birthdays, despite everything!

He turns to face Luca, a wide smirk on his face, but then points toward the kitchen doorway animatedly, stepping forward with a stiff, exaggerated strut at first. ]


Mmn. Dai... Andiamo!

[ But as he reaches Luca to walk side-by-side, he claps him on the back, flashes him a grin, and starts walking normally again to the front door, grabbing his wallet on their way out. They haven't even had their energy drinks yet...! Clearly more energy is what's needed here. ]

Date: 2022-10-17 09:16 am (UTC)
prontissimo: (un esperto in tutto)
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Yeah! Perfect.

[ He grins at Luca, reaching the elevator as they nail down the plan and pressing the button with a little unnecessary flair. ]

You know, I bet we're gonna find something really cool we never knew about today... I dunno what, but we're gonna find something.

[ He says this with such gravitas and certainty, it makes it sound like less vague and empty a statement than it really is. Maybe one could argue he has a gut feeling; but even by that token, almost no matter what happens, he'll more than likely end up right. These are Alberto Scorfano-style self-esteem cheat codes, man... ]

Date: 2022-10-19 08:46 pm (UTC)
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[ Alberto's eyes go wide at the array of options they have in the fridges in front of them. An awestruck smile slowly grows on his face, before stepping forward and pressing his hands and nose to the glass to look at them all closer. There's so many and they all have really cool looking cans, very colorful... Of course Monster catches his eye, though, and he lets out a little bark of a laugh before he opens the door and grabs one, handing it to Luca. ]

Ha! Well, we definitely need that one...~

[ And, propping the door open with his hip, now that Alberto's in the fridge... he's done for. No way Luca thought they were just getting one each, right? Alberto's already excitedly grabbing at other cans and inspecting them one after another. Ultimately, he just chooses two more, a cherry lemonade Bang and a Red Bull, and steps aside, holding the door open for Luca to pick his. He figures they'll get a few different types and just trade off to try each one. This is about to be one helluva birthday... ]

Date: 2022-10-20 10:52 pm (UTC)
prontissimo: (soltanto a te)
From: [personal profile] prontissimo
[ Alberto grins at Luca, a bit mischievously, and steps away to let the door close. He grabs a couple random snacks near the register as they wait in line, often falling prey to those strategic impulse buy spots... But today is his birthday, so, whatever. He does make sure to grab a candy he's never tried before, though, sticking to today's theme. ]

Okay, so. We've got enough for the whole day. Maaaybe even more...

[ Surveying their armfuls of cans... Even he has to laugh at them a little. ]

Then, first bus that shows up, we'll hop on! This'll be great~ This city is huge, there's tons of places we've never been!

Date: 2022-10-21 11:14 pm (UTC)
prontissimo: (i migliori in questo campo siamo noi)
From: [personal profile] prontissimo
Well, I've seen a lot of the city, and there's a lot of a lot...! But there's lots of places I've never been to. I'm usually just working.

[ "Working..." He takes the bus from residential districts finding rummage sales and estate sales, to pawn shops on Shopping Street. That's it. He wanders and explores, sure, but he's almost always on missions. It's been since well before Luca even arrived that Alberto's just said "ah, screw it" and hopped on a random bus aimlessly. It feels good. And now with school, his life has so much structure and accountability he's not used to, he needs to grab at whatever lawlessness like this he can.

It doesn't take long before the next bus comes, Kaisou having such a reliable public transport system. Alberto doesn't even bother to check the number, he's immediately to his feet, shooting a grin at Luca with a tilt of his head. ]


Ehi! That's us, ha.

Date: 2022-10-24 10:34 pm (UTC)
prontissimo: (soltanto a te)
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[ Alberto smiles at the question, looking upwards in thought, holding his chin in his hand for added effect, then glances to Luca a bit slyly. ]

Beh, I dunno if it's the neatest place, exactly... But me and Luz went to this restaurant she heard about called Denny's. It was really hard to find, but we managed.

[ He digs through their plastic bag from the store, and pulls out his classic Monster first, handing the bag off to Luca as he goes on. ]

Thing is, it's timeless — like, there's no time there. All the clocks say it's two in the morning, even when it's— not? I thought the clocks were maybe just broken, but when you come out, it's still the same time as you went in... Really spooky. Definitely the weirdest place I've been, ha.

[ He pops the can open almost pointedly; when he takes his first sip, a wide smile spreads across his face, raising his brow at Luca emphatically. Energy Drink #1 Approved. Here we go... ]

Date: 2022-11-05 01:37 am (UTC)
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[ He nods at Luca enthusiastically, silently agreeing to show him where the Void Denny's is — because it really is somewhere that could prove really useful, should they ever need some extra time. But for now, cool as that place is, their everyday energy drinks seem far more special. When everything's a novelty, anything's a novelty... ]

Good! Like-fruit-but-not, haha, like you said. Here.

[ He hands the drink off to Luca to try, grinning at him expectantly. He gives him a beat, trying to read his reaction to the first sip. ]

Well?

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