Cuoio and Chiara
Cuoio is a newly made fighter boss with the Marionettes. Chiara is a professional comare, a mob girlfriend. When Cuoio sees Chiara working out in a gym, he falls for her instantly. He has a lot to learn about comares and his new status with the Marionettes, however...
"She's a Knockout" 2-3-15
Summary: Cuoio is a newly made fighter boss looking for a girlfriend who won't die on him. He thinks muscles are hot. But how's he going to get her to do something other than hit him...?
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Prompted by DW user librarygeek and Valentine's Day Bingo Card 1-31-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Poleaxed" 5-14-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Follows "She's a Knockout"
Summary: On their second date, Cuoio and Chiara go clothes shopping. Cuoio has some trouble staying focused.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Wellness Toolbox Bingo Card 5-2-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Reveal Everything Mysterious" 5-17-15 (Creative Jam)
Follows "Poleaxed"
Summary: Cuoio and Chiara go on a double date with Ruggiero and Olympia, so that Cuoio can learn more about how this kind of relationship is supposed to work.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Guest stars: Ruggiero (Gaetan Costa), Olympia
Cameo appearance: Alegra
Prompted by DW user lynnoconnacht
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Any Fight Worth Fighting" 6-5-18
Summary: Cuoio gets sent to capture some human traffickers, but the mission gets a lot more complicated than anticipated.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Ruggiero (Gaetan Costa), Duraturo (Bitto Dalmasso), Acciaio (Saverio Ricci), Liborio Dinapoli, Cof Abubakar, Arrighetto Casalesi, Boarskin (Chriselda Eberhardt), Zauna Bolaji, Mirosawa Maślanka
Prompted by DW users curiosity and siliconshaman and Winteriron Bingo Adventure fest card 6-4-18
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"Some Ancient Urge" 6-4-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Follows "Reveal Everything Mysterious"
Summary: Cuoio and Chiara enjoy a trip to the beach, further discussion about professional and cultural dynamics, some lovely Sicilian scenery ... and the next step forward.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Cameo appearance: Galterio
Prompted by DW users curiosity and dialecticdreamer, LJ users rix_scaedu, my_partner_doug and Relationship Bingo Card 6-1-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"This Penetrating Intimacy" 3-5-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio is in action as a fighter boss, finds a new bodyguard, and slowly adjusts to building a team to replace the people he lost.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello)
Guest stars: Duraturo, Chiara Acquesta, Fredda/Chiller, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Alto, Corto
Cameo appearance: Ruggiero (Gaetan Costa)
Prompted by LJ user rix_scaedu and Defining Character Bingo Card 12-1-15
Sponsored by DW user curiosity
"Pillow Talk" 6-29-15 (outside fishbowl)
Directly follows "Some Ancient Urge"
Summary: Chiara is teaching Cuoio how to talk about desires and feelings.
Characters: Chiara Acquesta, Cuoio (Francesco De Cello)
Prompted by Relationship Bingo Card 6-1-15
Sponsored by DW user curiosity
"Dress for Myself" 3-30-16 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Cuoio walks in on Chiara and Salvo, and he learns something new.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by Villain Bingo Card 2-29-16 and Trope Bingo 1-4-16
Sponsored by DW user curiosity
"A Man with Decoration" 7-6-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio takes Chiara and Salvo dress shopping at the Mosaic.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Guest stars: Marsala Tambini, Alto, Corto
Prompted by DW users helgatwb, curiosity, mdlbear, technoshaman, LJ user paantha and Finish It Bingo Card 5-1-16
Sponsored by LJ user ng_moonmoth and others in her pool
"An Extension of the Personality" 7-24-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio, Chiara, and Salvo dress up for a Family dance.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Solo Celebration Bingo Card 5-1-16
Sponsored by LJ user ng_moonmoth and others in her pool
"Small Beautiful Bones" 7-26-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio meets someone from Salvo's past. Minor mayhem ensues.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Guest stars: Achile/Afterglow, Pomarola (Martina Busto), Galterio, Mr. Dinapoli
Cameo appearances: Baldasare, Dantel, Watermark
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 6-1-16
Sponsored by Murasaki
"Without Having to Speak" 8-23-16 finished 2-12-18 Creative Jam
Summary: Cuoio, Chiara, and Salvo go a ballo caffè.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), TyLa (Tyrone Latonya Taubman), Dhayl Alayza, Nestore Dinapoli, Watermark (Culaccino) (Vedette Fedele), Dantel Chiefari, Pomarola (Martina Busto), Agricane
Prompted by DW users alexseanchai, curiosity, technoshaman and Cottoncandy Bingo fest card 6-1-16 and Valentines Bingo fest card 1-31-18
Sponsored by a pool with DW users daisiesrockalot and curiosity
"A Dangerous Thing With Style" 3-7-17
Summary: Salvo has a surprise for Cuoio and Chiara.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by DW user curiosity
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"The Responsibility Which Audiences Have Put on Us" 9-3-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: A group of unscrupulous men have tried to rig the prestigious Eisner Prize for sequential art. The Puppetmaster and his Marionettes intervene.
Characters: The Puppetmaster, Pazzesco
Guest stars: Al Bompensiero
Cameo appearance: Stephan Greenspun, Mitchell Menn, Gabriela Dickenson
Prompted by LJ user siliconshaman, DW user thnidu, Tones Bingo Fest
Card 8-31-15 and Genprompt Bingo Card 9-4-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Transcend Apparent Limits" 8-15-17
Summary: Sparring isn't just about exercise, it's also about trust. Cuoio and Chiara are really into both of those things.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Guest stars: Duraturo, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Cameo appearances: Galterio, Aniella
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 7-31-17
Free perk
"Forever in Your Broken Heart" 9-10-17 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Chiara and Salvo help Cuoio through his grief.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Aniella, Galterio, The Puppetmaster / Il Dottore (Giuseppe Mondadori)
Prompted by DW users curiosity, readera, gingicat, ari_the_dodecahedron, and technoshaman and hc_bingo fest card 6-16-17
Sponsored by a pool with DW users daisiesrockalot and curiosity
"What You Want to Express" 2-16-19 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014
Summary: Salvo chooses clothes for a beach trip, and talks Cuoio through the selection process.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by
167 lines, Buy It Now = $84
"The Price You Pay for Love" 6-9-19 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Saturday, August 2, 2014
Summary: A tragedy in the Family leaves Cuoio and Chiara to pick up the pieces.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Pomarola (Martina Busto), Dantel Chiefari, Nestore Dinapoli, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by DW users curiosity, technoshaman, and gingicat and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 6-1-19
Sponsored by DW user technoshaman
"If the Scar Is Deep" 2-15-20 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Sunday, August 3, 2014
Summary: Guests bring gifts for Pomarola, and a momentous message arrives.
Characters: Pomarola (Martina Busto), Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Glyn Bradstreet, Ticker (Alroy Collins), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Agnello Pace
Cameo appearances: Siro Telesca, Icaro Caputo
Prompted by DW users curiosity, technoshaman and Valentines Bingo Card 2-1-20
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"Make a New Bucket" 5-9-20
Story Date: Friday, September 26, 2014
Summary: Cuoio gets a promotion and a new gang member. Then he realizes that he needs a bigger house.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, the Puppetmaster/Il Dottore (Giuseppe Mondadori), Uncle Shadow (Ahar), Duraturo (Bitto Dalmasso), Pomarola (Martina Busto), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Cameo appearances: Ruggiero
Prompted by DW users curiosity, technoshaman, and Sumerian Me Bingo Card 5-1-20
Sponsored by a pool with DW users fuzzyred, ng_moonmoth, and mama_kestrel
"Perfetta Vita" 5-5-20 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014
Summary: Cuoio and his gang go househunting among the properties that the Family holds in town.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Duraturo (Bitto Dalmasso), Pomarola (Martina Busto), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Uncle Shadow (Ahar)
Prompted by DW users curiosity and technoshaman and Sumerian Me Bingo Card 5-1-20
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
Summary: Cuoio is a newly made fighter boss looking for a girlfriend who won't die on him. He thinks muscles are hot. But how's he going to get her to do something other than hit him...?
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Prompted by DW user librarygeek and Valentine's Day Bingo Card 1-31-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Poleaxed" 5-14-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Follows "She's a Knockout"
Summary: On their second date, Cuoio and Chiara go clothes shopping. Cuoio has some trouble staying focused.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Wellness Toolbox Bingo Card 5-2-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Reveal Everything Mysterious" 5-17-15 (Creative Jam)
Follows "Poleaxed"
Summary: Cuoio and Chiara go on a double date with Ruggiero and Olympia, so that Cuoio can learn more about how this kind of relationship is supposed to work.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Guest stars: Ruggiero (Gaetan Costa), Olympia
Cameo appearance: Alegra
Prompted by DW user lynnoconnacht
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Any Fight Worth Fighting" 6-5-18
Summary: Cuoio gets sent to capture some human traffickers, but the mission gets a lot more complicated than anticipated.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Ruggiero (Gaetan Costa), Duraturo (Bitto Dalmasso), Acciaio (Saverio Ricci), Liborio Dinapoli, Cof Abubakar, Arrighetto Casalesi, Boarskin (Chriselda Eberhardt), Zauna Bolaji, Mirosawa Maślanka
Prompted by DW users curiosity and siliconshaman and Winteriron Bingo Adventure fest card 6-4-18
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"Some Ancient Urge" 6-4-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Follows "Reveal Everything Mysterious"
Summary: Cuoio and Chiara enjoy a trip to the beach, further discussion about professional and cultural dynamics, some lovely Sicilian scenery ... and the next step forward.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Cameo appearance: Galterio
Prompted by DW users curiosity and dialecticdreamer, LJ users rix_scaedu, my_partner_doug and Relationship Bingo Card 6-1-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"This Penetrating Intimacy" 3-5-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio is in action as a fighter boss, finds a new bodyguard, and slowly adjusts to building a team to replace the people he lost.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello)
Guest stars: Duraturo, Chiara Acquesta, Fredda/Chiller, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Alto, Corto
Cameo appearance: Ruggiero (Gaetan Costa)
Prompted by LJ user rix_scaedu and Defining Character Bingo Card 12-1-15
Sponsored by DW user curiosity
"Pillow Talk" 6-29-15 (outside fishbowl)
Directly follows "Some Ancient Urge"
Summary: Chiara is teaching Cuoio how to talk about desires and feelings.
Characters: Chiara Acquesta, Cuoio (Francesco De Cello)
Prompted by Relationship Bingo Card 6-1-15
Sponsored by DW user curiosity
"Dress for Myself" 3-30-16 (outside fishbowl)
Summary: Cuoio walks in on Chiara and Salvo, and he learns something new.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by Villain Bingo Card 2-29-16 and Trope Bingo 1-4-16
Sponsored by DW user curiosity
"A Man with Decoration" 7-6-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio takes Chiara and Salvo dress shopping at the Mosaic.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Guest stars: Marsala Tambini, Alto, Corto
Prompted by DW users helgatwb, curiosity, mdlbear, technoshaman, LJ user paantha and Finish It Bingo Card 5-1-16
Sponsored by LJ user ng_moonmoth and others in her pool
"An Extension of the Personality" 7-24-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio, Chiara, and Salvo dress up for a Family dance.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Solo Celebration Bingo Card 5-1-16
Sponsored by LJ user ng_moonmoth and others in her pool
"Small Beautiful Bones" 7-26-16 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Cuoio meets someone from Salvo's past. Minor mayhem ensues.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Guest stars: Achile/Afterglow, Pomarola (Martina Busto), Galterio, Mr. Dinapoli
Cameo appearances: Baldasare, Dantel, Watermark
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 6-1-16
Sponsored by Murasaki
"Without Having to Speak" 8-23-16 finished 2-12-18 Creative Jam
Summary: Cuoio, Chiara, and Salvo go a ballo caffè.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), TyLa (Tyrone Latonya Taubman), Dhayl Alayza, Nestore Dinapoli, Watermark (Culaccino) (Vedette Fedele), Dantel Chiefari, Pomarola (Martina Busto), Agricane
Prompted by DW users alexseanchai, curiosity, technoshaman and Cottoncandy Bingo fest card 6-1-16 and Valentines Bingo fest card 1-31-18
Sponsored by a pool with DW users daisiesrockalot and curiosity
"A Dangerous Thing With Style" 3-7-17
Summary: Salvo has a surprise for Cuoio and Chiara.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by DW user curiosity
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"The Responsibility Which Audiences Have Put on Us" 9-3-15 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: A group of unscrupulous men have tried to rig the prestigious Eisner Prize for sequential art. The Puppetmaster and his Marionettes intervene.
Characters: The Puppetmaster, Pazzesco
Guest stars: Al Bompensiero
Cameo appearance: Stephan Greenspun, Mitchell Menn, Gabriela Dickenson
Prompted by LJ user siliconshaman, DW user thnidu, Tones Bingo Fest
Card 8-31-15 and Genprompt Bingo Card 9-4-15
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"Transcend Apparent Limits" 8-15-17
Summary: Sparring isn't just about exercise, it's also about trust. Cuoio and Chiara are really into both of those things.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta
Guest stars: Duraturo, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Cameo appearances: Galterio, Aniella
Prompted by DW user curiosity and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 7-31-17
Free perk
"Forever in Your Broken Heart" 9-10-17 (fishbowl spillover)
Summary: Chiara and Salvo help Cuoio through his grief.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Aniella, Galterio, The Puppetmaster / Il Dottore (Giuseppe Mondadori)
Prompted by DW users curiosity, readera, gingicat, ari_the_dodecahedron, and technoshaman and hc_bingo fest card 6-16-17
Sponsored by a pool with DW users daisiesrockalot and curiosity
"What You Want to Express" 2-16-19 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014
Summary: Salvo chooses clothes for a beach trip, and talks Cuoio through the selection process.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by
167 lines, Buy It Now = $84
"The Price You Pay for Love" 6-9-19 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Saturday, August 2, 2014
Summary: A tragedy in the Family leaves Cuoio and Chiara to pick up the pieces.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Pomarola (Martina Busto), Dantel Chiefari, Nestore Dinapoli, Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Prompted by DW users curiosity, technoshaman, and gingicat and Cottoncandy Bingo Card 6-1-19
Sponsored by DW user technoshaman
"If the Scar Is Deep" 2-15-20 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Sunday, August 3, 2014
Summary: Guests bring gifts for Pomarola, and a momentous message arrives.
Characters: Pomarola (Martina Busto), Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Glyn Bradstreet, Ticker (Alroy Collins), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Agnello Pace
Cameo appearances: Siro Telesca, Icaro Caputo
Prompted by DW users curiosity, technoshaman and Valentines Bingo Card 2-1-20
Sponsored by DW user janetmiles
"Make a New Bucket" 5-9-20
Story Date: Friday, September 26, 2014
Summary: Cuoio gets a promotion and a new gang member. Then he realizes that he needs a bigger house.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, the Puppetmaster/Il Dottore (Giuseppe Mondadori), Uncle Shadow (Ahar), Duraturo (Bitto Dalmasso), Pomarola (Martina Busto), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore)
Cameo appearances: Ruggiero
Prompted by DW users curiosity, technoshaman, and Sumerian Me Bingo Card 5-1-20
Sponsored by a pool with DW users fuzzyred, ng_moonmoth, and mama_kestrel
"Perfetta Vita" 5-5-20 (fishbowl spillover)
Story Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014
Summary: Cuoio and his gang go househunting among the properties that the Family holds in town.
Characters: Cuoio (Francesco De Cello), Chiara Acquesta, Duraturo (Bitto Dalmasso), Pomarola (Martina Busto), Salvo (Alessio Sinacore), Uncle Shadow (Ahar)
Prompted by DW users curiosity and technoshaman and Sumerian Me Bingo Card 5-1-20
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
Extras
Several poems include recipes for a variety of types of cooking and cuisine. The collection of recipes for this thread features Italian and Sicilian specialties.