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[betrayedblade]

[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.]]

Comments

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

Heh.

I would much rather call you by whatever you prefer.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

*She goes to let out another chuckle.*

Xi then. I shall be Xi to you then.

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

Very well, Xi.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

It's a pleasurrre to meet you, Giovanni.

Might I ask how long you have been here?

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

The honor is all mine, signorina.

A little over four months.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

That's a long time to be here. Do you miss yer home at all?

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

Very much. Though it not so much the place as the people.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

What were were they like? The people of your home?

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

The ones I miss the most... are my family... they are very special to me.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

It isn't good that you are separated frrrrom your family. Could you tell me about them?

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

Hmm~

Where could I even possibly start? Maria, my wife, is wonderful. Thoughtful, kind, understanding. I have three sons--one is here but the others remain back home --strong, determined boys. A daughter--my most precious little principessa--beautiful, and strong-minded. There is so much more but... I could talk forever.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

I have time. It's nice to hearrrr someone talk about their family. Please continue.

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

[He shakes his head, a pensive look on his face as he avoids the camera.]

...

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

Sorrrry. I was prying too much.

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

[It's just making him sad, is all. He really could talk about them forever though. Mun is lazy.]

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

But still....

*She feels bad now. Laziness FTW! She waits a few more minutes before speaking again.*

I bet that they are waiting at home for you, Giovanni. I know that I would if you were my papa.

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

[He chokes on a sudden unexpected laugh.]

Ah--that is kind of you, Xi. And... I am sure you are right. But...to make them wait...is a horrible thing. I do not wish that upon them...

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

*She blinks at the laugh and goes to offer a smile of her own.*

Well, you do sound like a nice and wonderrrrful Papa. Perhaps, the scientists will let you write a letter to them to let them know how you are doing.

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

[He would chuckle again at her naivety--whether faked or not--but it does not seem appropriate. He's silent for a moment instead.]

...perhaps. I would have a lot of explaining to do though. I do not look forward to that.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

*She goes to fold one of her ears against her head.*

Or perrrhaps they will await to hear the stories that you will tell them about this place.

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

I suppose... after...

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

I see....

*She isn't helping matters is she? She reaches up to idly finger the blue feather in her hair.*

[betrayedblade.livejournal.com]

[Not really.]

[crystal-eyed.livejournal.com]

Xi.

[weaponxi.livejournal.com]

*Oh hey, it's the person that IS MEAN TO HER EVERYTIME THEY TALK!*

.... What?