[The embrace is not what he is expecting, but it is welcomed all the same. Ezio straightens slightly at first, believing the other to be reaching for something behind him- and then he realizes that it is a familial gesture, and he cannot help but to smile and return the embrace eagerly.
Connor has come such a long way since his arrival, and Ezio is certain he will make a fine mentor one day. As he pulls away, the Italian blinks, recalling something.]
Connor- I am proud of you. [A beat.] Even when we return home, do not forget that.
[Connor gives Ezio a brief, almost imperceptible squeeze before he lets go and steps back. He's had a mentor. A father. But for all the care he felt for the both of them, he was never able to reconcile the two things with each other. In Ezio he has a little of both. It feels good.]
I won't. [A contraction! Now you know he's comfortable.] Thank you, Ezio. For everything.
[To hear the simplicity of his statement means much more than most would perceive. But Ezio knows, and he is incredibly grateful. There is a chuckle there]
Prego. You are most welcome. It is what family does for each other, Ratonhnhaké:ton.
[He never did tell Connor that he was trying to learn his real name. Desmond's been helping a little on that endeavor.]
[His eyes widen in response, and then, Ezio laughs. Not at Connor, but in joy, a mark that shows that he is touched and grateful and amazed and everything in between. He did not expect this from the other, but it shows familiarity, and more importantly, a bond. One that promises that he will be fine in his future endeavors both in Asgard, and at home.]
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Connor has come such a long way since his arrival, and Ezio is certain he will make a fine mentor one day. As he pulls away, the Italian blinks, recalling something.]
Connor- I am proud of you. [A beat.] Even when we return home, do not forget that.
[Simple words, but powerful. From father to son.]
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I won't. [A contraction! Now you know he's comfortable.] Thank you, Ezio. For everything.
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Prego. You are most welcome. It is what family does for each other, Ratonhnhaké:ton.
[He never did tell Connor that he was trying to learn his real name. Desmond's been helping a little on that endeavor.]
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Desmond, you cheat.
But then it's all wiped away by what is possibly the most bashful smile Ezio's seen cross Connor's face.]
I suppose we are family now. Nonno.
[Did he do it? Did he say it right?]
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Si, that we are, nipote. That we are.