news  was  long  time  waited,  still  it  leaves  a  sort  of  bittersweet  feeling.  celebration  left  silently  for  a  few  minutes,  if  anything  to  finally  ponder  what’s  next  for  her  now  that  ezio’s  retirement  seems  imminent.  trail  of  thoughts  is  broken  as  soon  as  a  second  shadow  is  noticed  behind  her,  shoulder  tensing  just  to  relax  when  the  older  man  silently  sits  by  her  side.  signs  of  time  all  over  his  features  make  such  a  stark  contrast  with  her  who  hasn’t  changed  one  thing  in  years  ---  still  looking  in  the  best  of  her  youth  when  people  around  her  are  getting  old  and  moving  on  with  their  lives...  something  she  doubts  will  ever  happen  to  her  at  this  point.    “  nice  speech.  ”    she  finally  breaks  silence,  eyes  set  somewhere  far  in  the  garden  to  avoid  his  gaze.    “  what  are  you  gonna  do  with  all  this  free  time?  ”

“  then  you  know  that  rather  than  flawed,  it’s  right.  ”    smug  smile  following  statement,  defiant  gaze  darting  away  and  to  the  skyline  ahead.  weight  props  on  tips  as  clasped  hands  lay  on  back  ---  head  held  high  as  she  basks  in  fleeting  moment  of  tranquillity,  it’s  times  like  these  she’s  grateful  for  despite  everything.    “  so...  what  are  you  going  to  do?  ”

Cleanly shaved and freshly groomed, he did feel far better in himself and that was clear in how much easier he relaxed beside them. He smiled, watching them admire him for a few moments before stealing a kiss.

yes, and yes. >w>

At that moment a star began to fall from the night sky and began landing towards her direction. They had finally arrived.