A bit behind the magic for you today, Gentle reader.
After his brief appearance at the end of Imprudence, you get a chance to know Rodrigo Tarabotti more in Competence.
Here’s his Pinterst character board for a peak into what he looks like in my head.
As you can see I had a young Rufus Sewell in mind for this character. All dark and brooding.
I hope you enjoy Rodrigo’s character arc and seeing him evolve in Competence, I had a lot of fun with him.
Yours as ever,
Miss Gail
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My brain always seems to give Mr Tarabotti eyes like Johny Depp…
I honestly read that line about Rufus Swell in the manner of Dimity
“I would so love to DARK and BROODING.” Thank you, Miss Quirk, for giving them a voice.