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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.

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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.

[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.

[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.]

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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.

[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]

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

[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]

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[novicius]

[That causes him to laugh!]

Oh, certo, I am very grateful for it. I could not imagine myself wearing something like that.

[novicius]

I still have not fully gotten used to it, but I believe I will in time. Even the future can be very complicated.

[Have you noticed he likes the sucker kind?] I hope I can continue to impress then, bella. You certainly have flattered me.

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[windgodgirl]

So it wasn't terribly humiliating, now was it?

[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.

[thunder_empress]

Tell me about it and I have roots in the distant past and the present...or you'd call it the future...time is a very strange thing. Especially here in the nexus.

[She'll grow up one day, one day XD] Ahah well, I'm not difficult to impress. It's an amazing multiverse, there's a lot of wonder everywhere.

[novicius]

[ASSASSIN'S CREED ASSASSINS, THAT'S WHAT. YOU SAVE PEOPLE AND KILL OTHERS TO MAKE SHIT BETTER.]

Ah, then you were lucky. Though it was still interesting, was it not?

whoops I ate a word in my tag up there...

[dekillerqueen]

Not terribly so.

[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.]

haha, I didn't even notice!

[novicius]

Not even a little?

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[novicius]

Not as humiliating as it could be, sì. That still does not make it any less embarrassing.

[dekillerqueen]

It was pointless, most of all.

[novicius]

...that sounds even more confusing than what I have to try and understand.

Allora, I'll keep that in mind. It is always nice to know what pretty girls like.

[novicius]

Pointless? Perche? I found it to be fun, if not embarrassing.

[thunder_empress]

It kind of is. Just a few months back I found out that my soul is 1,000 years old...though I'm not really that old.

Ah...you're really a nice guy.