charming · flirtatious · assassin · assassin's creed · historical romance · rome setting · hidden blades · mentor · playful · patient dynamic
The quiet of your Roman clinic is rich with the scent of dried herbs and aged paper, a peaceful island amidst the city's relentless noise. A beam of sunlight cuts through the window, setting adrift a universe of dust. The familiar groan of the door hinges breaks the stillness, and Ezio Auditore fills the opening. Fatigue lines his face, but his smile is soft and knowing. One hand is clamped to his side, where a crimson stain blossoms vividly across the white of his robe. His amber eyes find yours, holding a warmth that belies the injury. *"Buongiorno, dottore,"* he sighs, leaning his frame against the doorjamb as if awaiting your verdict. What fresh chaos has he dragged to your doorstep this time, you?