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[Leonardo cannot be seen at first, just the side of the northern inn, as he curses quietly in Italian off-screen.] How is this ... mio Dio ... can I be heard? Hello?

[He glances at his wrist and is still not aware that he is on video, putting his mouth close to it as if it is audio only and he thinks this is the only way to be heard. His voice is enthusiastic at least.] Hello I am Leonardo da Vinci, it is a pleasure to be here! [After a pause.] Perhaps not in the strictest sense as we are prisoners or kidnapped, but it could be far worse, we could be in a cell.

What was I saying? Ah! I have been informed that many of you are from future in which there are flying machines and technology that is similar to this strange instrument on my hand, and I wish to know more about such things.

[His face backs up so he can actually be seen, still in his violet scrubs although he has a coat and a hat on even inside.] I would also wish to know if these spaces in the village to the north are free, as I am without a workshop. Or objects. Or materials. But everyone starts somewhere! I should stop, Ezio always knew when to stop me.

Grazie! [A long pause as he tries to shake his hand and the video up and down.] How do I turn it --- [It ends.]

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Marvel is the right word. [ Bull chuckles. ] Keep talking like that and I'll make you dinner sometime. I take it you have not seen Qunari before.

What is Venom?

The closest we have to flying is magic, or dragons.

Oh? That would be very kind, cooking is one of those things I always told myself to learn and never did. A fool who spends all his time on impossible flying machines and not remembering to eat! [He smiles brightly.] A Qunari, no. I never heard of it before, but you are fascinating. Those horns are magnificent. I can't see them well, would you mind leaning back?

[As if hearing that out loud, Leonardo winces.] Oh that was asking too much, wasn't it? My curiosity gets the better of me, I do not mean to stare. Venom is a ... symbiote. [He is still leaning the right wording, it sounds wrong with his accent.] He and his human share a form, it is the most incredible thing.

[ Bull blinks and then chuckles to himself, this guy is clearly not aware of flirting. Bull will have to change that, that is for sure. But he does as he is asked, leaning back to show off both his horns and his body. And yes he seems to be more or less naked from what the screen shows. In one of the houses, on a pile of pillows. ]
Not too much to ask at all. I don't mind giving people the full view.

[ He frowns at the description of Venom though. That does sound a lot like a demon. ]

We have creatures like that in my world. We call them demons. Who is his human?

[Leonardo is not aware at all of flirting, nor does he question that the man is in a bed. He is far too focused on the horns and form. And the ears!] I have never seen such a person! What is your name, Signore? I wish I had my paints here. [He would never have a chance to paint someone like him again.]

Ah, it is Signore Eddie. He is very kind. He and Venom explained more about themselves. He comes from another planet. [Leonardo says that like it's the most extraordinary thing he's ever heard of. And it is.]

I am the Iron Bull and I am sure we could make something that is like paint. Charcoal sticks if nothing else.

Eddie? Has a demon inside him?

The Iron Bull, is that a title? It is very dramatic, I like it. And it makes sense, with those incredible horns.

[He is touched by that kind thought and smiles.] Ah, thank you, I am certain I will find a way to come up with it myself, but I will always accept assistance.

Yes! No? He said it is a symbiote, that is the word. They live in harmony within one form.

I wanted something dramatic. It helps with the image. I am a mercenary so image is important.

And he is not trying to take over?

Ah, a mercenary, I occasionally have worked with them. I can double as a weapon blacksmith, when need be, within reason. You must be hired a great deal, just your presence would certainly be intimidating. [It's a compliment!]

No, they seemed content with each other. I believe they are active in the body at different parts of the day.

That is alright. Tony has made me an axe and some armor and that is really all I need. And yeah we do, partly for that reason. We're also very good at what we do.

And there is no magic involved?

Not that I am aware of. It was rather disturbing to watch at first, but they are both kind and conversational.

I can imagine that. I have known someone who had a spirit living in their body. Or rather I knew the spirit. Feels a bit... iffy honestly.

Perhaps so, it would certainly be in my understanding of the world, but not all worlds are the same here from what I am told. What is odd to us may be normal to them!

Maybe, did you get a feeling from him that it is normal for him?

Eddie told me he was comfortable with his situation. It did look painful however, slightly, but he seemed confident. I suppose the downside was he gets ravenously hungry afterward.

[ Bull frowns, shaking his head slightly. ] I don't think I'll ever understand why you'd want something to take over like that.

Oh, well. [Leonardo pauses.] I am not certain he chose it at first, but accepted it and was happy for it later. You would have to ask him of course.

I think I will do that. Thank

You should. It seems like he would like to talk about it.

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