The Sitting: Solimena's last painting


Caius: (whispering without moving mouth) We'll need to cancel the rest of the sitting, or move to another room. The sunlight will move over here in a few minutes.

Aro: But that's perfect! I've always wanted to be painted with my sparkle on!

Caius: We'll have to kill him, then.

Aro: These sacrifices must be made sometimes. I will sparkle for posterity, no matter what it takes.

Solimena: Your honors! I implore you to be still and quiet as I attempt to capture your lordliness!

Aro: (human volume) Our apologies, my friend! We were merely discussing our plans for luncheon.

Marcus: Dibs.

Carlisle: *sigh*