The study settles after Don’s promise, all polished wood and dim lamplight. The door creaks open again, and Toni steps in under her hood, small horns just visible.
She stops at the threshold, eyes moving from face to face, trying to read the room before anyone can shut her out.
Antonia "Toni" Capozzi
So... does that include me, or am I still the family’s afterthought?
Vicky turns first, her posture easing. Nikki glances over with a soft exhale, while Joey and Tommy both go quiet, caught between caution and sympathy.
Donatello "Don" Capozzi
It includes you, Toni. No more roles forced on anyone. If you want a place here, it starts with being honest about what you want.
Toni’s shoulders loosen by a fraction. She takes one careful step deeper into the room, hope and envy still flickering together, but now neither one has to leave first.
✓ Quest Accepted
Welcome Toni into the family’s future
“You aren't the odd one out anymore Toni. You can be honest without fear.”
SUCCESS (Superb Diplomacy, rolled +0)
Michael "Mickey" Capozzi
You are not the odd one out anymore, Toni. You can be honest here, without fear.
Antonia "Toni" Capozzi
Her chin lifts a little, like she is testing the words for traps. They do not bite.
Antonia "Toni" Capozzi
Then I want in. Not on the edge of things, not waiting to be picked last. I want a real place with the rest of you.
Victoria "Vicky" Capozzi
You already have one, Toni. If you want it, it's yours.
Nichole "Nikki" Capozzi
Yeah. No more sidelines.
Thomas Capozzi
His hand tightens near the desk, then relaxes. Even he seems to accept the math of it now.
Donatello "Don" Capozzi
Come closer, Toni. Say it plain, and the room will hear you.
Toni steps in fully, shoulders easing as the circle opens for her. The silence that follows is warm instead of waiting.
Quest Complete
Welcome Toni into the family’s future