2021

ESMODONTI:

… So what’s the deal with my eyes goin’ red?

RACOLO:
Don’t know yet. Couldn’t find anything on it. 

RACOLO:
… Do you see any differently?

ESMODONTI:
Not that I noticed, should I?

RACOLO:
shrugs

ESMODONTI:
No biggie. I’m getting used to them,
and Lithium seems to like ‘em.

RACOLO: 

Oh yeah?

ESMODONTI: 

Uh-huh, first he looked at me all confused, then he studied me a bit,
and then he gave me a big smile. Guess he decided his mama’s still hot.

RACOLO: 

Great.

ESMODONTI: 

Did you bring the pictures?

RACOLO: 

Pictures?

ESMODONTI: 

Of the magical tattoos that I have to get - for protection.
I want to see what they look like.

RACOLO: 

What difference does it make? You’re getting
them no matter what.

ESMODONTI: 

Sure but I need to decide where they’re goin’. 

RACOLO: 

They’re in a book, in my room.

ESMODONTI: 

Fab!

RACOLO: 

Can I eat first? I’m starving.

ESMODONTI: 

Sure, don’t let me stop ya.

ESMODONTI: 

Mmmm, smells good. Man how I miss eatin’
pizza. How’s it taste?

RACOLO:

… Like pizza.

ESMODONTI: 

Roc you’re no fun. 

 

ESMODONTI: 

… So how many am I getting?

RACOLO: 

Huh?

ESMODONTI: 

Tattoos - how many and when?

RACOLO: 

Two, Monday night, at Magick School. 

I’ll weave magic into them as you’re getting inked.

ESMODONTI: 

Sounds like a plan.

ALESS:
Es, I’ve b-b-been looking for you.  Thought you 

m-might want t-t-to see this.

ESMODONTI:
What’s that, cherie?

ALESS:
It’s th-th-the Rune book. It has illustrations of the
m-magical symbols, for your ta-ta-tattos.

ESMODONTI:
Al you’re a doll!

ESMODONTI:
… Do you see how well your little bro takes care of me?

RACOLO:
Yeah, he’s great.

ALESS:
G-gosh Ra-Racolo, are you eating p-p-pizza, again?

RACOLO:
I like pizza. Have a slice.

ALESS:
N-no thanks. I already ate. Jesse m-made d-dinner earlier.
He’s b-b-becoming a pr-pretty good cook.  

Later ….

RACOLO:
… This one’s for protection. You’ll feel it, if someone’s trying 

to use magic on you. 

ESMODONTI: 

Cool.

RACOLO:
And this one’s to prevent the sun from affecting you.

ESMODONTI: 

Ya mean - I can be awake during the day? And go outside 

- in the sunshine?

RACOLO:
That’s what I’m hoping for. We won’t know for sure until we test it.

ESMODONTI: 

How do we do that?

RACOLO:
For starters, you’ll be awake during the day.
The going outside thing is a little more tricky. 

ESMODONTI:
Ya mean I actually have to go out, into the sun?

RACOLO:
Pretty much.

ESMODONTI:
I could burst into flames.

RACOLO:
One thing at a time. Let’s get you inked first.