Ladywood
Birmingham, England
Tuesday 27th January 1976
Early Evening - Cold, Clear Skies, Breezy
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
“It’s earnest. Whatever you need, don’t hesitate to ask.” Richard simpered. The last thing he wanted was for her to feel isolated from either family, especially...
The Marino Residence
@ZarbofftheFirst
Salvatore Marino
Salvatore’s parental glare overcame his face. If there was one thing he was good at it was getting the complete truth out of someone. Of course, his son’s antics were of no surprise. Vito was in the young and wild stages of his life, so...
The Marino Residence
@Misty Gray
@ZarbofftheFirst
Salvatore Marino
Salvatore nodded along as Benjamin explained where his girls were, shifting to a scoff at the addition of his birthday expense. “Sly,” he tsked, knowing his son used his daughters as a birthday bombardment machine to tease...
The Marino Residence
@Misty Gray
Salvatore Marino
As expected, Margaret didn’t spare any expense or leave any stone unturned in the house for his party. Green streamers, his favorite color, lined each doorway of the house and hall to the garden. Everything was particularly tidy, and the kitchen...
Ladywood
Birmingham, England
Tuesday 27th January 1976
Early Evening - Cold, Clear Skies, Breezy
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard walked in silence, listening to Rory’s words carefully. He couldn’t help but notice the similarities in how she and Robert broke down problems...
Ladywood
Birmingham, England
Tuesday 27th January 1976
Early Evening - Cold, Clear Skies, Breezy
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
“No one ever does, precisely why I come here.” Richard replied warmly. “You’re welcome to join. From the looks of it, it looks like you could use a calm walk to...
Chapter 8: Alt. Scene
Ladywood
Birmingham, England
Tuesday 27th January 1976
Early Evening - Cold, Clear Skies, Breezy
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
Since the blowup at his home, Richard wasn’t surprised he hadn’t heard from Robert. He knew managing the damage at home with Caroline...
Salvatore Marino
Name:
Salvatore “Sal” Marino
Age and Date of Birth:
57. January 5th, 1868
Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual. Married.
Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Joaquin Phoenix
Height:
5'10
Affiliation:
Marino Family
Role/Occupation:
Patriarch of Marino Crime...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard pinched the bridge of his nose, frustrated with Tony’s phrasing. He was careful not to let his temper rise any higher. Of course Robert cared; this wasn’t some sort of game. But it...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard tucked his hands in his pockets, standing stoically. While Tony paced, he watched curiously. If that’s what it took for the boy to not hit a wall or his brother, then he’d take it. The...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard sat silently, trying to fade in the background as the storm ensued. It wasn’t his place to comment further. In fact, he’d prefer to not have commented at all. Robert was dragging it out...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
In the short time the dust settled in the room, Richard downed a large chunk of his whiskey out of precaution. Setting the glass at the end table, mostly to stop himself from drinking the...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
@neverbackdown
Dr. Richard Finley
With Robert out of the room momentarily, it gave Richard a moment of peace. He took a deep breath, running his hands from his face to the back of his hair. He was still shaken up from his fight...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard allowed Robert to rant uninterrupted after he hung up the receiver. He kept his finger extended, as if that had any real pause, while the other slipped into his pocket. He even slid aside to allow his...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
Dr. Richard Finley
“Clashing isn’t inherently a bad thing, brother,” Richard smiled. “So long as you don’t throw me into a wall again, I reckon I’ll be able to deal with you.” When Robert remarked on his own stubbornness, he...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard held Robert as long as he needed. He knew that his brother got to this point, crying in his arms, this had been a long time coming. And he knew how rare this was for him, so he was determined to be the...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard had to bite his lip to hold in the dread he felt as soon as Robert registered his words. How Charles was. It didn’t give him an ounce of satisfaction being right, as it often did. Just because he could...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
Dr. Richard Finley
Now that things were returning to homeostasis between them, Richard realized his glasses were still stranded on the floor. As Robert detailed the home situation was improving, he slowly dipped down to save his...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
Dr. Richard Finley
“That’s why I had to quit the security gig, Rob. I’m just too bloody good at this sort of thing.” Richard teased as he helped his brother to his feet. The quicker he stifled his rising anxiety, the better. But...
Finley Residence
Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham
@Misty Gray
Dr. Richard Finley
Richard felt his stomach drop knowing what he set in motion. He could see Robert’s seething rage finally boil to the surface beyond words, his face painted red with anger. Before he had a chance to diffuse his...