2 ¤ Banker's Post

[deadlybanker]

[Video]

[It is a very solemn Giovanni who addresses everyone today. Maybe it’s due to the cold which, admittedly was a problem that even an extra wrap could not quite solve, but more likely it was due to the book on Renaissance history that was sitting open faced on his lap. He had finally found the time to read the book he had traded Cat (a.k.a. Arya Stark) for and the manuscript held a grim glimpse into the future. ]

We are brought here, told that changing the past is the way to correct the future but I find myself wondering if that is true. Has anything that has been done really been for the best? Those who were native in Exsilium before our arrival have been nearly entirely wiped from history. Instead of correcting the troubles with these ‘nuclear bombs’ we have only plunged the planet into a deep cold. Now we are told we must do more of these missions to gather supplies and correct these new problems. Does it ever end?

I wonder how many of you agree with this. Is changing the past in this manner something you feel is right?

[His voice took on an even softer tone as he thought back on what he had read. ]

What would you do if you had future knowledge of a terrible event? Would you journey to the past to stop it from happening or would you be too concerned it might cause something even worse to occur?

Comments

[givetheslip]

Better to hope it is and do what you can as long as you can.

[Optimism. It's not something she often embraces, but maybe wanting to believe things will work out is almost as good as actually believing it.]

It must be strange, to read about part of your future and hear it called history.

[deadlybanker]

[That earns her a small light chuckle.]

It has been unique. Since I arrived I have been constantly reminded that I come from an age in the past. This must have been the same for you?

To hear about the age written about in books though... I wonder if there are other manuscripts that might say more about the Renaissance or even the Auditore family.

[It's dangerous ground really, but he is curious.]

[givetheslip]

Very much the same. To be honest, it's rather irritating. I don't think of myself as backward, but compared to many who've been brought here, it seems I am.

[She does enjoy the plumbing and electricity, though.]

If you found one book of history, you can likely find more. They may not be worth reading, though.

[deadlybanker]

[To be sure, indoor plumbing is one of the great inventions of the age! And electric lights were better for reading at night than candles.]

Perhaps, but with the recent bombing I wonder how many books might have survived.

[He didn't like to think it but, maybe heading to the past was the best way to find other books... and even supplies as well. ]

He who increases knowledge, increases sorrow. There is a risk in it, but I believe it would be better to learn than to remain stagnant.

[givetheslip]

Better to open yours eyes than remain blind. Yes, I understand.

[She suspects her life would be much easier if she didn't.]

If I should stumble upon one you might find useful, I'll let you know.

[deadlybanker]

[So does he at times, but he wouldn't be an assassin if he hid from knowledge. ]

Grazie, Maria. Anything we could learn about this age or past ones might help us make better choices.

[It's pretty obvious how he is finding the new situation, its a confused mess, but he couldn't help but wonder about her. ]

How are you fairing? Is there anything you might need?

[givetheslip]

[It's a confused mess for all of them, but they'll carry on. It's what they do.]

Oh, plenty, but little that's easily attainable. I'm getting by all right, despite the irritation of my daily check-in with my security officers.

[deadlybanker]

Who is your assigned security officer?

[No real reason this was asked. He didn't want to check upon this person or anything. Nope. Not at all.]

[givetheslip]

Wes Mitchell and Sakura Ogami. Apparently I require two.

[Papa 'sassin :T]

[deadlybanker]

[Two? Well, aren't you special? ]

Some how I am not surprised you require two. One would never be enough to keep up with you.

[Darn right. These better be good and decent people or they are in trouble.]

[givetheslip]

[She laughs, oddly touched by the compliment...it is a compliment, right?]

Thank you. I'll endeavor to maintain your opinion of me in that respect.