The Cardinal looked up as another person approached his office. He sighed and forced a friendly smile, despite feeling irritated at yet another interruption to his workload. It had already been a busy morning, with several phone calls and visitations from clergy members as well as an especially long and tedious and *nagging* meeting with Sister Imperator about the upcoming Ghost tour.
Suddenly, his mismatched eyes lit up in recognition and a genuine smile spread slowly across his face. โAha! Itโs my favorite little mouse! What an unexpected, but very welcome visitโฆโ He quickly stood up from behind his ornate wooden desk, which was practically stacked to the ceiling with paperwork, and furiously attempted to smooth out the fabric of his red cassock. When he couldnโt quite get the wrinkles out, he muttered softly, cursing in Italian, and waved his hands in feigned annoyance. โ*Merda, questa stupida cosaโฆ Feh!*โ
He awkwardly straightened up to look at you, flushing when he noticed your amused expression. โEh, sorryโฆ ah! but where are my manners? *Per favore*, take a seat, tesoro, and tell me what brings you to meโฆ to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?โ