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Giovanni Auditore da Firenze ([personal profile] betrayedblade) wrote2010-03-25 12:10 pm

quindici || video

[The only thing that shows up on the video feed is a sigil on a flag of some kind hung up on a wall--it fills the whole screen and the camera is set up purposefully for it does not move the entire time. See icon for exact image of the sigil.]

Today is the Feast of Annunciation.

In Firenze, that also means the beginning of the New Year. I realize that many have already celebrated such an event and I will admit at the time it befuddled me that so many celebrated it during that time, and then again the Eastern tradition was on yet another day altogether. So it was celebrated twice here with such a diversity of peoples. But to me the beginning of the year starts this day. I realize it seems odd to celebrate the new year right in the middle of a month but it is how we've done it for years. Call it a religious fault, if you will, though that may be inaccurate it does fall on the celebration on the Annunciation of Christ--likely on purpose.

Either way... I quite like the tradition.


Ezio, enjoy the grapes and strawberries while they last. I won't be asking for them again anytime soon. And I imagine they are very hard to grow at this time of the year.

Arcivescovo Maxwell, I will be coming to the church to pay my respects. I assume you still celebrate the day despite the chronology differences?

Su Altezza Alessandro, Cardinale Sforza--will you hold true as well? Shall I see the two of you today?

La sicurezza e la pace sulla città ei suoi abitanti. Potrebbe essere il giorno luminoso e felice per tutti. Buon anno.

[[Arcivescovo - Archbishop

Su Altezza - Your Highness

Cardinale - Cardinal

Safety and peace upon the city and its residents. May the day be bright and happy for all. Happy new year.]]

[identity profile] sanctus-cineris.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
...Aye.

[identity profile] weaponxi.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
*If she can put up with Eald'narche most of the time, she can bring some forgiveness towards this strange man.*

.....

Do you know if He has betrayed anyone? Comforrrted them?

[identity profile] betrayedblade.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
Sì, sì. You are very correct, bambino.

[identity profile] betrayedblade.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
Fino ad allora, Padre.

Don't you backsass me!

[identity profile] 13th-crusader.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
Mn? And who says I'm not? I can dabble with these infernal contraptions from my bed, Dear Mother superior.

[identity profile] sanctus-cineris.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
..Boot..Sleepin'. Ye need yer rest.

[identity profile] betrayedblade.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:55 am (UTC)(link)
What? [What kind of question was that? And how was he supposed to answer? ...He shakes his head off screen and proceeds as best he knows how.] I... hmm. The Bible has many instances of both his vengeful wrath and his fatherly forgiveness.

[identity profile] 13th-crusader.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
[And here's an indignant scowl.]

[identity profile] sanctus-cineris.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
Dinnae gimme thaet look, Yer Grace.

[identity profile] weaponxi.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
*One to make you think, Giovanni.*

But none on betraying or comforting?

*She goes to let out a soft chuckle.*

Thank you though for trrrrying to sedate the curiosity of this kitten.

*She is totally going to pester now either Abel or Anderson about this.*
What's yer name?

[identity profile] betrayedblade.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
Depends on your definition of both words. [Because he actually can think of instances of both. More or less.]

You're welcome.

[...]

Giovanni Auditore da Firenze.

[identity profile] weaponxi.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
The most basic definition.

*She goes to let out a chuckle and nods her head. She blinks and perks her ears up a little as he gives her his name.*

Giovanni? That's a strrrong sounding name.

I am known by either Xi or Lehko. It depends on who ya talk to.

[identity profile] wears-a-torc.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
...So that's three new year days now.

I have trouble remembering one.

[identity profile] betrayedblade.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm. [He smirks knowingly, off camera.]

From San Giovanni--Saint John--of the Bible. A strong man indeed.

Which shall I call you?

[identity profile] betrayedblade.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
Indeed.

One tends to be all you need.

[identity profile] weaponxi.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:47 am (UTC)(link)
Hrrrm~?

*She goes to let out a small purr.*

His name sounds familiarrr. Hopefully you are as strong as him then.

*She goes to let out a small sigh.*

Most associate me with the name of Xi. You can always ask arrround about my name and which most people call me by.

[identity profile] betrayedblade.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 07:57 am (UTC)(link)
Heh.

I would much rather call you by whatever you prefer.

[identity profile] wears-a-torc.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
Heh, true, this place just like to be different I suppose.

Oh what the heck, have the kid too XD

[identity profile] childofamaranth.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 09:05 am (UTC)(link)
New years in the middle of March?

...What's the flag for? I've never seen one like that before.

[identity profile] born-of-wolves.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 12:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Glad I'm a heathen, that's way too much reading.

[identity profile] dreamermoa.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a pretty flag.

[identity profile] whatthefactor.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[sorry I should have done this earlier.]

I've completed the set.

[Voice] Mangafox is the devil :|

[identity profile] sing-nonomori.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
You have some in your world that make person sacrifice?

We should have thing like that here. When lots of food grow, we should have feast!

[identity profile] weaponxi.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
*She goes to let out another chuckle.*

Xi then. I shall be Xi to you then.

[identity profile] crystal-eyed.livejournal.com 2010-03-26 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Happy New Years then, Giovanni. As odd of a date as it is.

...interesting flag, by the way.

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