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[milesawayfrom]

[ Since the restorations started on the city, Desmond has been investigating the city. Stake outs, listening in, all that sort of things. It meant long nights and coming back in the early hours of the morning, only to get up a few hours later to do it again. He hasn't been very social since the whole thing ended

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[alltenfingers]

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[Ezio has been doing his share of exploring too, since things have been shaken up. He's checked in on everyone, of course, but he's taking the chance to enjoy the lull of peace over the city. It's nice to see things not full of gunshots and death for a while. He's got a lot to sort out within the Order, however, and their plans have been thrown off a bit, but he can discuss that with Desmond easily enough.

He's on his way back home when he sees Desmond on the roof, and he pulls himself up easily enough, eyeing him from under the hood.] Salute, Desmond.

[milesawayfrom]

Hey, Grandpa.

[ It's kind of habit to call him that now. Usually he says it jokingly, but this time it's just tired sounding. Desmond reaches up and slips his hood off, looking up at the seasoned Mentor. Sometimes, he feels as old as his ancestor looks. From all those memories knocking around in his head, and especially after what the Trickster pulled out on him. He can't really rest right now, even though he really wants to. They need to establish the Order properly and get to work. This last few weeks of insanity has just proved it. ]

I'm guessing you were out seeing the sites. Meet anyone special? [ He's always going to tease Ezio about that. Always. ]

[alltenfingers]

[It still makes him smile, even when it's a joke, and now when it sounds almost genuine because of how tired Desmond seems. He can't help it, because family means so much to him and here he only has Clay and Desmond who are blood. They're as good as sons to him, even if they're many generations younger than him.]

Si, your fidanzata's mother. [He gives him a quick smirk, because even if it sounds like a jab, it's the truth in a way.] Is something wrong, nipote?

[milesawayfrom]

Tell me something I don't know. [ Desmond sighs and leans back, looking up at the sky. There's always something on his mind. He's just not good at sharing whatever it might be at the time. After nearly nine months of knowing his ancestor like this, he would have thought he'd be better at sharing things. Old habits die hard. ]

Nah, just some stuff on my mind. The usual. [ He shrugs. ] I've been going in and out of the city a lot. It's getting harder to avoid having my damn Bangle scanned no matter where I go. They sure know how to make it rough for us, don't they?

[lilgreasemonkey]

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[ Kaylee's been slowly getting out of her shell, trying to recover from the incident. She's ventured little bit by little bit away from the villa, taking to the rooftops when she starts to feel uncomfortable or scared again. It doesn't help people seem far more interested in poking at her because of the gorram bracelet she never wanted in the first place. But being on the rooftops at times also has the added benefit of being part of her continued training, since she was told to continue it and all. Not that her arm had to be twisted to get her to agree there. Just the stuff she got before everyone was sectioned off proved to be life saving. Twice over

[milesawayfrom]

[ Desmond has been keeping an eye on Kaylee. He stands up once she's gotten as far as she can, easily hoping from one rooftop to the next. He comes up beside her, looking down at the ground below them, then back up at her. He gives her a smirk. ]

Planning on dropping down the hard way?

[lilgreasemonkey]

[ It's a good thing she saw him coming up or else she'd have nearly fallen off from shock and panic. Instead she crosses her arms and looks at him. ]

If the hard way's the one usin' the balconies to get closer 'fore droppin' then yep.

[milesawayfrom]

[ They need to work on her hearing skills. And seeing skills. She should be used to assassins randomly popping in and out. ]

Here I thought you were just going to drop straight down.

[softwaring]

[Well he's not an assassin, but he's... on a roof? Not of the villa of course, but if Desmond decides to climb some buildings, he'll find this guy laying back, arms stretched out and for the most part? He's not moving. Completely still.]

[milesawayfrom]

[ Roof climbing is--what is this dude laying here. He walks over, looking down at him. ]

[softwaring]

[And when the footsteps stop, the guy pops open an eye, raises a brow at him.]

You, uh - need something here, pal?

[milesawayfrom]

Nah. Just wondering why you're up here on the rooftops. Not a lot of people hang up here. [ And you're missing a hood so really, what are you doing up here. ]

[selfantagonized]

[Lo and behold! In the streets, there is a guy trying to fix what appears to be a rather old kind of scooter (PAY NO MIND TO THE CONTEXT). Wanna give him a hand there, Desmond? He beats against the side of it after a moment or nothing, making a small sound of frustration.]

[milesawayfrom]

[ SCREAMTHATTFLN Desmond walks up to him, crossing his arms over his chest. God, he wants a motorcycle so bad. Stupid Templars. ]

Looks like you could use a hand.

[selfantagonized]

[LIFE IS HARD FOR THE AVENGERS Oh, Desmond. He looks over from where he is, wide-eyed and startled for a second before he composes himself, clears his throat.]

Ah - is it that obvious? [A wry look.] It was working fine earlier, and now it just won't.. start.

[milesawayfrom]

[ GET IN LINE DUDE He raises an eyebrow. Right. The guy is pretty jumpy. ]

Yeah, it is. But, hey. Not everyone knows bikes. [ Desmond kneels down beside the scooter and looks it over. ]

[isnotforsale]

[She sits on one of the roofs outside the Sanctuary, waiting for Desmond to make his rounds. He always does, so she's got a couple beers for them, and sandwiches in a brown paper bag.

No, it's not a date. Shut up.]

[milesawayfrom]

[ Kate gives the best dates.

Desmond does make his rounds, and recognizes Kate right away. He's still figuring out the best way to climb up this crazy building, especially with the rubble, so it does take him a bit longer. He then sits down next to her, kicking his hood back. ]

This is pretty romantic for you, Kate.

[isnotforsale]

[She knows her fella. He settles beside her and she passes him the beer she opened when she heard him climbing.]

What can I say? I know romance.

[LOL NOT]

[milesawayfrom]

Sure you do. [ He gives her a playful shove. But, hey, he knows what she means. ]