Antonia's Polyvore

January 1st, 2017

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New Year's Day became a game between Antonia and Charley called 'How Long Can We
Stay In Bed?'. There was a lot of napping, Netflix, playing with the Goblins, and endlessly
grazing on snacks. Some much needed R&R after the previous night's celebrations, but
more importantly, it was in preparation for what's to come. The calm before the storm.

January 3rd, 2017

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The heist went exactly to plan. It was pieced together like an intricate symphony and performed by an
outstanding orchestra, with Charley leading the charge as a skilled conductor. Mastermind, Chief, One.

Antonia fell in line with the other members of the crew easily, the soldier that she had trained to be for
majority of her life. There were only a few instances when Antonia had to be protected from herself. Not
because she was cowering in a corner, but because a lack of fear kept thrusting her out towards the police
officers that were swarming the building, spitting insults and spraying bullets. There might have been a
molotov cocktail tossed into the mix as well. Charley always managed to catch her by the jacket and drag
her back before she could catch a bullet to the face. It would be something to work on. In the end, it was
behind the wheel of the crew's pale blue getaway van that she really shined. Speedy, Piccolo Mostro, Five.

When all was said and done, black duffel bags were stacked in a pile, filled with diamonds that needed to be
laundered so cuts could be passed out accordingly. Unsurprisingly, before Charley and Antonia went about
exchanging their share of the haul, forty pounds of diamonds were unceremoniously dumped onto their bed so
Antonia could roll around on them lavishly. One diamond quickly became her favorite, despite there being plenty
to pick from. That large emerald cut diamond would be set on a simple platinum band and turned into a ring.

Antonia got a trophy from her first heist. That and sixty million dollars, give or take.

Not bad for her first day on the job.

Renegade Regalia: Lunar New Year

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While the New Year had originally been celebrated with Izumi, wearing traditional kimono and learning all about the
festivities (mostly the food!), Charley and Antonia would never say no to an excuse to mingle and shop. Antonia arrived
with the serpent at her side, their arms coiled comfortably as they perused the latest offerings of Renegade Regalia.
Before going inside, they would pause to enjoy a macaroon each and grab a glass of cherry blossom champagne to
sip as they strolled along.

The couple would shop for each other more than themselves. Antonia pointing out pieces that Charley needed to add to
his slim collection of accessories and Charley just barely able to stop himself from buying out the entire store on Antonia's
behalf. Eventually, they made their purchases, both criminals commenting to each other in low amused tones about how
odd it felt to be acquiring the jewels by honest means rather than their usual smash and grab technique.

Charley would volunteer to carry their bags as they wandered outside to watch the impressive lion dancers perform. With
another glass of cherry blossom champagne each, they would chat with some of the familiar faces they saw in the crowd
and happily compare purchases. As evening sets in, Antonia's anticipation for the fireworks would spike until they heard
the satisfying crackle of light and sound overhead. Antonia and Charley would both watch the show in quiet awe until it
came to an end, Antonia nearly spilling her drink with her excited clapping.

Calling the event a success, Antonia would text Alex so he could meet them with the car on the next street over. Full of food,
drink, and high spirits, with many new baubles in hand, the pair would head home. During the drive the couple would muse
about it being the year of the rooster and what that means in terms of the Chinese Zodiac. By the end of the discussion,
The Serpent Queen and her King came to the conclusion that for them... 2017 would be the year of the snake.