On missing our birthday as it were...

[vengefulblades]

Salute Mundane.

I was going to forgive that you did nothing over the top and outlandish to celebrate two years spent together. Your mind has been elsewhere I know, but I would like the proper attention you owe me now if it's all the same to you.

You could use a reason to smile after all.

Also put the idea of dropping out of your head. We have been at this for two years, why stop now? Besides I have much to do and you have not been cooperating well.

You owe me signora, it's time I collect.

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[resolvere]

[Did someone mention A REASON TO SMILE?

How could one not smile at this white wolf. Seriously, look at her. She's so sweet and fluffy, and her black lips are parted in a lupine smile as she trots over to Ezio, tongue lolling to one side in her glee at making someone smile.]

[vengefulblades]

[He's a wary of dogs in general considering most he runs into are guarding something and not big fans of his for intruding.

But she does look fluffy.

He holds out a hand tentatively. Dogs used smell to learn about things right? Hopefully he smelled non-threatening.]

[resolvere]

[Excuse you, but she is a wolf. And a god. But the wolf thing is the only obvious bit of her.

She is fluffy! And she will sniff that hand. She will sniff it, give it a good little lick, and then push her snout up into it. "Pet me!" is the other obvious thing right now.]

[vengefulblades]

[Cut him some slack, he knows neither of those facts. The wolf thing is a bit obvious though...

Well that settles things. He runs his hand back over her head pausing to rub her ears gently with his fingers.]

Hello amico.

[resolvere]

[Ahhh! The ears! THE EARS! A bit of a soft spot, as per usual. Her back leg lifts and whaps about a time or two before she gets it under control, moves around him, and then sits beside his legs.

A paw goes out to the ground, and letters form words as if done by some invisible brush.

TWO YEARS IS A LONG TIME. I HOPE YOUR MUN COOPERATES WITH YOU SOON.]

[vengefulblades]

[Wait she can spell!? No one warned him about spelling animals who also understand the complexity that dealing with a Mundane entails.

Then again he has seen quite a bit of inexplicable things in his life. Nothing is true and all.]

I...thank you, I suppose.

[resolvere]

[If she couldn't spell, would it be less of a shock? Of course she can spell! She's a learn'd wolf!

Her tail wags slightly, the words vanishing as her head darts up to look at him and then back to the same spot.

YOU ARE WELCOME. IT IS ALWAYS GOOD FOR ONE TO HAVE A REASON TO SMILE, EVEN IN THE DARKEST OF TIMES.

Issun seemed pretty intent on talking some cheer into her during the fight with Yami, after all. And Waka had greeted her with a smile, too!]

[vengefulblades]

[Not really. But learn'd wolves aren't exactly common where he's from.

He gives her head another grateful pet. At least she was a nice intelligent god-wolf as opposed to a condescending or vengeful one.]

Si I could not agree more. Do me a favor and explain that to my Mundane will you?

[resolvere]

[She only has reason to be vengeful against evil. Everything else? She's the best mother ever.

SHE MUST BELIEVE IN HERSELF FIRST AND FOREMOST. RESOLVE HERSELF. THAT IS ESSENTIAL TO ANY UNDERTAKING ONE MAY TRY.

Her tail whaps against his ankles as she swishes it.

IF I SAY MUCH MORE, I MAY BE ACCUSED OF LECTURING. YOU CAN RELAY WHAT YOU LIKE ABOUT THAT, DEAR ONE.]

[vengefulblades]

I will relay this message. Though I think she partly already knows this.

[Wagging tail, how nice. He pauses to glance down at it. It was nice to have a canine not chasing him off the property for once.]

You have my thanks.

[resolvere]

[Nah, she wouldn't chase him. If anything, she'd flip him onto her back and run to wherever he needed to go. She'd done it before, after all.

Her tail wags again as she nuzzles against his hand. Aw, look, Ezio, you made a lupine friend!]

[vengefulblades]

[First lupine friend ever! He should get an award or something. He obliges to her demanding nuzzling and rubs at her ears again.]

[escutcheon]

Leave? Now?

[She looks absolutely scandalized.]

But someone needs to teach me the finer points of the brotherhood. Namely, what the point of wearing a glaringly white dress is.

It's not at all inconspicuous, by the way.

[vengefulblades]

Francesco is not a good enough teacher for you? He is one of the best Cousland.

[escutcheon]

Of course he's a good teacher. I never said otherwise.

[This is her attempt at trying to make you feel wanted, Ezio. :| Stop ruining things for yourself.]

[vengefulblades]

Bene. If he has not explained the finer points of the Brotherhood yet I am sure he will soon.

The white is traditional. If you can remain unnoticed even in such an obvious color you will have truly mastered the art of hiding in plain sight.

[escutcheon]

He's had me leaping across rooftops. Rooftops, I ask you. [Like that's a huge deal.]

Hmph. That makes absolutely no sense.

[vengefulblades]

You have a problem with rooftops? [It's the ultimate high ground. It's the best ever.]

You have much to learn signora.

[escutcheon]

It's not dignified. [Chasing people over the 'ultimate high ground' stinks. B| So there.]

So I'm beginning to see.

[vengefulblades]

It gives a tactical advantage. [Just give it a chance.]

Trust Francesco. He is not the sort to let anyone down, least of all you.

[escutcheon]

Unnecessary frippery, in my opinion. [Never. Knights do not leap all over the place willy-nilly.]

What? Am I a special case or something?

[vengefulblades]

No one is forcing you to stay madonna. [If you don't like it no one is keeping you here babe.]

He recommended you. He believed in you first. He will want to prove himself.

[escutcheon]

[Snort.] Complaining comes as part of the package. I'm not going anywhere.

Really? Well. I suppose that means I'll have to work hard to keep him happy.

[vengefulblades]

Good to know.

[A subtle smile] I do not believe you will disappoint him.

[escutcheon]

[Eyebrow raise.]

Interesting amount of faith you have in me.

[vengefulblades]

Is it? Unless you prove otherwise I do not see a reason not to have faith in you.

[escutcheon]

Sod it. Now you've jinxed it and all of my endeavors will inexplicably fail.

[Joking, of course.]

[vengefulblades]

Perhaps it was my plan all along?

[Also teasing, because he thinks he's sooo funny.]

[escutcheon]

I'll be sure to share my terrible misfortune with you.

[That's a promise right there. B| Misery loves company.]

[vecellio]

Mentore, if you need the assistance of the Brotherhood to encourage your mundane, I will lend my hand.

[vengefulblades]

Sometimes she needs a little push to get going, to remind her to keep moving forward. You are more than welcome to a shove if need be.

[Well that sounded wrong so he adds:] A gentle one.

[vecellio]

Si, a gentle shove.

[vengefulblades]

Grazie my friend. What would I do without you?

[vecellio]

Probably have less trouble, mentore.

[vengefulblades]

I doubt it. Trouble has a way of finding me all on it's own.

[vecellio]

So it does, but I should apologize for giving you both so much to deal with.

[vengefulblades]

No more than usual my friend. You have nothing to apologize for.