002 | Dictated

[hellofist]

So, uh... everyone uses journals, here... But I can't read. Know I'm... missing a lot, like this. So, was wondering... are there teachers, here? Or just... someone who can help?

Can't pay, but can trade. Can teach to fight, hand to hand or... with weapons. Most kinds. Going to gym now, can meet there. Can meet... just to spar, too. Could use... sparring partners.

[The recording stops there, but Cass will be in the gym ready to spar with whoever wants to drop by.]

Comments

Ezio

[eaglet]

Do you? In my village, I was the only one who could see like this.

What makes it different?

Connor

[assassino]

It allows you to know who to trust, does it not? Find hidden things, little things that others would not notice.

Cassandra can know any intent. Try it for yourself. She'll show you.

Ezio

[eaglet]

Yes -- that is exactly right. [He sounds just a little bit excited about this; for the longest time, he thought he was just weird or something. So it's nice to know he's not alone.]

Still, I do not know how to ask her. I have already told her she does not need to repay me.

Connor

[assassino]

Good to know it runs in others.

[That gets a chuckle.]

I am not just joking when I say you should be charming with the ladies, you know. Ask her questions. Take interest in her skills! Ask her if she would mind explaining it. If you are smooth enough, she will happily oblige. People always want to teach things to those who are interested in learning –– especially ladies.

Ezio

[eaglet]

['Smooth' enough, what...]

I do not think I can be that ... direct. [Because it's rude!] But I will see if she will teach me.

Connor

[assassino]

You should be. Direct people get everything they want.

Ezio

[eaglet]

A person should only be direct if it is very important. To make too many direct demands is to put too much pressure on those around you.

Connor

[assassino]

[Tsk tsk.]

Only if the people around you are weak-willed. When you are Assassin, anything that gives you an advantage is important.

Ezio

[eaglet]

[Frowns...] At the expense of burdening others?

Connor

[assassino]

If they'd like to do it, it won't be a burden on them, now, will it?

Ezio

[eaglet]

It is normal to want to help someone. But you should not take advantage of it.

Connor

[assassino]

Who do you take me for, Connor? I am not taking advantage of anyone.

Ezio

[eaglet]

Perhaps it is normal for your people to make direct requests, but it is not what I am used to.

Re: Ezio

[assassino]

You'll learn soon enough.

Ezio

[eaglet]

[He just grunts noncommittally to that. WE'LL SEE...]

Re: Ezio

[assassino]

And if you want me to stop nagging you, you will have to request it directly!

Ezio

[eaglet]

I will do this my own way, Ezio.

Re: Ezio

[assassino]

You're a boy. Your own way is unproven.

Ezio

[eaglet]

I will not do as you say simply because you say. My path is my own.

Re: Ezio

[assassino]

See? That's direct. I can admire that.

Ezio

[eaglet]

Then I will remember to be direct with you. [eg., "i will tell you to go fuck yourself more often"]

Re: Ezio

[assassino]

Good!

[Luv u bro <3 ]