Leonardo: So, Ezio, what do you do?

Maria: He’s been working for his father.

Leonardo: Ah! You’re to be a banker?

Ezio: For now. And you? Art, was it?

Leonardo: Truth be told, it’s been difficult for me to settle. Painting is nice, but I often feel like my work lacks… I don’t know… purpose. Does that make sense? I’d rather contribute more practically. More directly, Architecture, perhaps. Or anatomy. I’m not content to merely to capture the world. I want to change it.

Maria: Oh, Leonardo! I have no doubt you’ll go on to do great things!

Leonardo: Vi ringrazio, Madonna. (I thank you.) That’s kind of you.

Caterina: Walk with me, caro (darling.) You’re going to love Forlì! The cannons in our cittadella alone go back a hundred years. The artifact will be quite safe there.

Ezio: Forgive me, but I’ve never heard of a woman ruling her own city before. It’s very impressive.

Caterina: Well… It was my husband’s before, of course. He died.

Ezio: Oh. I’m sorry.

Caterina: Don’t be. I had him killed.

Ezio: Oh…

Ezio: Salute (Hi) Claudia–

Claudia: Our uncle is un mostro (a monster). This is outrageous!

Ezio: What’s happened?

Claudia: He’s making me work! If father was here, I’d never be stuck behind a desk like this.

Ezio: And what are the terms of this supposed enslavement?

Claudia: Since SOMEONE decided we’re going to stay here, Zio (Uncle) Mario’s suggested we try and find the money to repair the villa. Problem is, there isn’t any.

Ezio: I bet I can bring in some money.

Claudia: Oh great, more work for me. Well, benissimo (fine). If you start paying for improvements to the town, I’ll keep track of them in this book. And, since I have nothing better to do, I’ll also make note of any objects you bring in from the outside.

If you actually get this place up and running, travelers might visit and spend money, although I doubt anyone will want to come this far out of the city. But if they do, I’ll keep the money we make in this chest.

You’re going to have to show up to take it to the bank yourself, because when it gets full, I’m just going to take the extra cash for myself. Capito? (Understand?)

Ezio: Deal.

Leonardo: So here we are! Exciting, isn’t it? Care to come in?

Ezio: Maybe later. I need to visit the Palazzo della Seta. Try and gain an audience with Emilio.

Leonardo: As you wish. But should you find yourself with free time, or another Codex page, don’t hesitate to visit. My door is always open.

Ezio: Grazie, (Thank you,) my friend.

Leonardo: Di nulla! (It’s nothing!)

Anyone guilty of this?

Ezio: What is this thing?

Leonardo: Eh?

Ezio: It looks like a giant bat.

Leonardo: Oh, nothing. Just an idea I’ve been working on… I could not leave it behind.

Ezio: What is it for?

Leonardo: Well… I shouldn’t really talk about it. Beh, al diavolo! (what the hell!) I can’t hold it in anymore. Ezio, I think I’ve figured out how to make a man fly.

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Ezio: Come on, I’ll drive!

Leonardo: But I haven’t even told you where I’m going…