"Clipping Service" - 14/16

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"Clipping Service"
Rated PG
Disclaimer: All names of people, places, things, literary and creative works of art are used lovingly in this work of fiction. None of them belong to this author, and no profit is derived from this use.

Voici
May 20, 2004

Girlfriend’s brawl mars Ortale opening

Marie Vioget

Arts and Entertainment
PARIS — It’s enough to put a frown on Mona Lisa’s face. The gala opening of an exhibit of Emmaus Ortale’s at the Lourve came to an abrupt end when his female companion smashed one of Ortale’s latest paintings over his head.
The woman, known only as “Elizabeth Winters” to the press, has been romantically linked with Ortale during the last few months. A gorgeous, leggy blonde, she captured the hearts of Italians when she appeared on the arm of their star artist.
But something went wrong between the two of them last night.
Winters attended the gala opening on Ortale’s Armani-clad arm in a gorgeous draped sapphire gown, created by Laura Biagiotti. They chatted with the likes of Johnny Depp, Julie Zenatti, Ahmed Al Safi, and Yoko Ono.
The evening began to unwind as Winters toured the exhibit on Ortale’s arm. They stopped at one of his latest works, ‘Discotheque Punk’, where Winters became visibly agitated. Gala opening attendants reported that the two exchanged some heated words, and that Winters cried out, “How could you hide him from me? He’s alive?”
Without waiting for an answer, Winters reportedly grabbed the painting and broke it over Ortale’s head, leaving the frame to dangle around his neck. Winters then stormed out of the Louvre, flipping off several photographers in her way. Police were contacted, but were unable to find her.
Ortale handled the incident with his usual good grace, and model/songwriter Carla Bruni was induced to take Winters’ place on his arm.

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Comments

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

You go, Buffy! Don't forget your roots!

Hey, was EmO trying to present her with a *pleasant* surprise?

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

"EmO"? (Dies laughing) I never even thought of that! It's perfect!

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

ROFL Yeah, Buffy!

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

She's funny when she's angry.

[empresspatti.livejournal.com]

I should comment on each and every entry of your amazing fiction. Please know that i think it is outstanding and have enjoyed it very much.

Do you work in news? I worked at CNN for years - you write like an A/P wire pro!

I LOVE the format of this story - and can hardly wait for the reunion~

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much! (and I apologize for the lateness of my reply!)

I do work for a weekly chain (I take very much to heart your compliment about the A/P wire!) It's good to meet a member of the extended family.

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

That's my girl, smack him a good one.

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

A public smackdown can be highly effective to the deterrence of social leeches.

[writero.livejournal.com]

Go Buffy! :D

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

Go Buffy, indeed! (sorry about the late response!)

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

Oh this is absolutely WONDERFUL. :)

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much! (and, apologies for the late reply!)

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

Bwaa-haa-haa-- Carla Bruni! Hee!

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

She seemed like a likely candidate...(sorry about the late reply!)

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

No worries; you had a lot of comments to reply to. Heh-- I'm often a little late myself!

[lilachigh.livejournal.com]

Go Buffy, go find him!

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

She's off! (sorry for the late reply!)

[louise39.livejournal.com]

That blonde man has been showing up in the news all over.
Buffy go and find Spike.

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

Who was that mysterious man? (sorry for the late reply!)

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Buffy's violent reaction to the "pleasant surprise" was delightful. Only Ortale could play off being publicly dumped with such aplomb. This story really sings.

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

He's immortal for a reason! Has to survive all those breakups. Thank you so much! (and apologies for taking so long to reply!)

[shapinglight]

I'm thrilled for Buffy that she got to meet Johnny Depp. I bet she'd absolutely love that.

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

Meeting Johnny Depp would likely be the highlight of anyone's year! (sorry about my late replies!)

[shapinglight]

No problem. You must have had comments coming out of your ears with this fic.

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

‘Discotheque Punk’

Bwahaha!!!!

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

I expect the painting's subject would be visibly heartbroken and slightly miffed.

(apologies for the late reply)

[mere-ubu.livejournal.com]

I'm giggling at Carla Bruni. Girlfriend gets around! And also at the image of Buffy flippin' the bird to the paparazzi. Go get him, Buffy!

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

Carla strikes me as the kind of personality to affix herself to the Immortal's arm.

(sorry about the late reply!)

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

Omigaw!!!! He painted a picture of Spike?? I loves it!

hee hee. Take that!

Buffy still kicks ass, even in an original Biagiotti gown!!

bet it was gorgeous. (The gown and the painting, really.)

[powerofthebook.livejournal.com]

It's probably good that she got to save the gown, but it's a shame that a beautiful portrait was needlessly destroyed.