‘Cause they took your loved ones

[thinkin_arbys]

Who: thinkin_arbys and maestro_ezio
What: What is she, and what does she want to be? Upon returning from a brief trip through the wormhole, she finally has an answer for him.
When: The 25th, around 2 AM. (forward dated)
Where: Ezio's room.
Warnings: Spoilers for Steel Ball Run.

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[maestro_ezio]

[Ezio, being the light sleeper that he is, heard the scraping overhead. In seconds, he was armed with the vambrace that holds both his hidden blade and hidden pistol. He lets out a short breath in relief and lets his arm hang loose at the sight of her.]

Guistina.

[He notices her hands shaking. Ezio approaches her with slow, deliberate steps. It is not often he sees her as such.]

[thinkin_arbys]

...You were asleep.

[Even in the dark, her eyes fix on the vambrace. It feels like she was gone far longer than a few hours--a few days--like she hasn't seen him in months. She drops the hat and takes a couple of steps toward him, unable to look him in the eyes.]

I'm sorry. I need to speak with you. It won't take very long.

[maestro_ezio]

[He narrows his eyes slightly. Ezio had very much noticed her absence, but he could not be sure if it was due to her nature of coming and going as she pleased, or if it was something else entirely.

After picking up the hat and setting it aside, Ezio takes a good look at her and her stance. Something is off. He signals for his bed, seeing as that is the only place for her to sit.]

Then speak.

[thinkin_arbys]

[She begins staggering toward the bed, and even before she takes a heavy seat, she's rambling.]

I left. I don't know how to explain it.

...I've been lying to you, and I want to tell you, so you'll understand... I never intended to lie to you. Not now that I know you, not anymore. I've failed. You were completely right, I've failed, and you knew I would.