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[Marcello was ungrateful for the rest he had been given. It was no fun depending on others or on anyone who you found it easier to detest. So he had packed his things and gone almost as quickly as his vision returned to his eyes. He had left without saying a word. It was not easy.

This time, he gave up trying to hurt his brother with words of his own. He sought those of others instead - but not to use them against Angelo, either.]

Greetings. Now I have recovered my health, I will ask this question: in this city, what parts are there to play for a man trained in the holy orders? The boredom of leisure is intolerable. I cannot see myself sat here doing nothing.

Regardless, I speak primarily of martial combat. I am also familiar with a wide range of literature. I equally acquainted with my world's scriptures, though that area is... Faith no longer interests me. I am perfectly willing to detail them for those who are interested, however.

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When you say holy orders, do you mean the type of person who exorcises demons, or someone who marries people when both of them can manage to walk down the aisle? Or maybe like that man who rides around in the strange bubble car...

The Templars I was part of have most definitely have exterminated demons, and even then it was hardly exorcism as much as putting them to the sword. The exorcism of such things was performed by the monks of our Abbey. The both of us were authorized to perform martial ceremonies.

... But, excuse me. A bubble... car? Really?

[What the hell is that?]

The sword, of course.

Really. I've only seen it on television, but he has this special automobile with a big glass compartment on the back.

By all means tell me about this contraption. I have read about stranger things.

And the sword is inconsequential; the concerns of my order are no longer my own.

Do you even have automobiles wherever you come from?

And I guess that means you're fine with ex-demons, right?

No.

Furthermore, the development of such things, no matter what they might be, may be seen as heretical by some.

[There's silence for a while as he tries figuring a few things out.]

Regarding your second question, do you think it concerns me now? I've no interest in such things, but if they seek to intrude in my private life -or threaten me - then I will show I do not appreciate their transgression.

Heretical? They're just a means of transportation. It's not like they're powered by human souls or the blood of virgins or anything like that.

Well, that's good to know.

I trust there is some reason why you're mentioning such hellish things? Your words are highly suspect.

In any case, excluding the aforementioned circumstances, I have no quarrel with ex-demons.

I'm just trying to understand what constitutes heresy in vehicles. I am a perfectly good and law-abiding human.

Heresy? Does your means of transportation violate any religious, spiritual or moral code.

Aside, I certainly remember your strange choice of words. Because of them you do not have the provision of a horse and carriage, I assume. Ah, but forgive me - I merely digress. [A moment's pause.] But the matter that concerns me the greatest is your most recent choice of words...

Not that I'm aware of. Even if you ran someone down in one, that would be the fault of the driver, not the car.

No, it's been decades since.. anyone really rode around in carriages. [Let her ignore your concerns about her word choice. Most people have those concerns.]

[Marcello found he was quick to accept the notion of a vehicle you drove yourself. He had steered a horse, and been a passenger on a boat. But out of this woman's puzzling choice of words, one sticks out a little more than most.]

Decades? I am highly aware people are drawn from different worlds, but to be pulled across time? I would think such actions are disastrous.

And even so, I have better things to do than worry about it.

I never said anything about being pulled across time. It's called history.

And you're the one who wanted to know about bubble cars.

I do my best to regard history with a critical eye.

And in truth, the study of the past is a topic that fascinates me. That explains my fascination with your contraption, I suppose. My unbridled curiosity...

Ah, well! I appreciate your information. The entirety of it has been enlightening.

Of course. I'm just a font of knowledge.

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