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[novicius]

[So here is Ezio. Without the fancy robes, without the mask, and crossing his arms. The scene behind him is one that overlooks the Piazza Republica, and he tilts his head, as if considering something, before speaking.]

For those who were curious about my whereabouts or identity over the past few days-- I believe the communìta was up to its usual tricks again.

[He laughs a little before pacing, smile wide and as he continues, it's clear he's embarrassed.]

I am no vigilante in a mask, I do not wear special robes, and La Maschera is not my name. I am Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a noble born and raised right here, in Florence.

[A pause, he knows so many people are going to tease him for this.]

Most of the things I was able to do during the virus do not belong to me, however- [And you can see him tilt the book to look out upon the skyscape of Florence.] I can climb buildings and run across rooftops. It is a hobby for me, one my brother taught me very well. [A pause as he considers something else.] Allora, since I am clarifying things, I may as well let you know more about myself and the world I come from, sì?

[...there's a reason he's doing this. He's kind of tired of repeating himself.]

The year here is 1476, in Italy, and we are in the middle of the... [He stops to remember the name-] "Renaissance," as I am told. We do not have such things as cars, driving, the internet, and especially access codes. I still do not see a point in numbers by a door. So if you are trying to tell me anything about il futuro, it will probably not make sense to me, unless you explain it further.

And for those who do not have numbered years, my time is considered "young" to many. We are still in the process of discovering many new things. The culture here is currently wrapped around art, music, and creativity.

[And setting the book back down again.] I also speak Italian, as you may have noticed. It is the native tongue here, and if you are curious as to what I am saying, do not feel embarrassed to ask. Nicely. [YES MINATSUKI, THAT'S FOR YOU TYVM.]

That is all that I can offer, communìta. Grazie.

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[thunder_empress]

I kind of figured you weren't really La Maschera, apparently the community was trying to mimic my world over the past few days.

It was interesting from my point of view.

And you were pretty cool! So I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[novicius]

Ah, so your world is the one that has this usually? Capisco, it is very different from what I am used to.

It is still a pleasure to meet you, Mako. [Oh, look, what a charmer.]

[thunder_empress]

Yes...the Sailor Soldiers...the enemies from space, Tuxedo Kamen-sama...that's who you were mimicking. You're pretty good at it too. Ah...well some worlds are really different and it takes some getting used to I think.

Likewise Ezio, it's a pleasure to meet the real you. [Mako's a sucker, so watch out.]

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[windgodgirl]

[HAVE A BUNCH OF SCREENCAPS OF LA MASCHERA SENT OVER.

YOU'RE WELCOME.]

You certainly put up a good show, at least.

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[novicius]

[...what. Oh god she took pictures. She took pictures. He is never going to live this down.]

...as I can see. Dio, I am certainly glad my famiglia cannot see this.

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[windgodgirl]

You should be thankful you weren't wearing a skirt.

[iseedeadpeople]

You just can't give up on that access code thing, can you amigo?

[novicius]

[Correcting:] Amico. Sì, it is a bit difficult to forget since I first heard of it.

[iseedeadpeople]

Co, really? I always thought it was with a G. It's been a while since I've had a foreign language class, I guess.

It's just a lock, dude. It's just a different kind, to keep things safer. It's not that complicated. You're just over-thinking it.

[dekillerqueen]

You were affected by the virus too, then?

[novicius]

Sì. I went around as a vigilante and saved people.

[WELP LOOKS LIKE HE'S GETTING A TASTE OF CANON EARLY]

[dekillerqueen]

[WOW WHAT KIND OF ASSASSIN EVEN DOES THAT]

... I see. The same happened to me, but... I was somehow fortunate enough not to make a post about.

[jailbirds]

Yeah? No one would have to ask if you'd just stop speaking fuckin' Italian, shithead.

[ she sort of wants to learn it. at least insults anyway....... ]

[novicius]

Asking me to do so is like telling me to stop breathing, Minatsuki.

[He'll teach her! She just needs to point out she's interested.]

[jailbirds]

So stop breathing, then.

[ as if she could ever make herself ask. don't worry, she'll just google it and butcher the pronunciations. ]

[seasaltzombie]

As viruses go, that one was pretty... interesting.

[novicius]

At least we were not some kind of creature, sì? I have heard of that happening.

[seasaltzombie]

I think I would've almost preferred being turned into an animal for a few days.

[ghostshippingly]

You did make a good vigilante while it lasted.

[novicius]

[OH HI PEARLY you are getting the biggest beaming smile there.]

Did I? I suppose it was because I knew the city well.

[ghostshippingly]

Yes, I can imagine that helped! I enjoyed being a Sailor Scout for a few days, too. Part of me has always wondered what it'd be like to be a superhero.

[nofarplaneyet]

You got hit by that virus too? Glad to know it wasn't just me. *shudders*

[novicius]

Apparently quite a few of us were. I am thankful I, at least, did not have to wear a skirt.

[mightletyouknowme]

Why would I think you did wear a mask or special robes?

[Guess who missed the entire virus?]

[novicius]

Ah, you missed the last virus, piccina.