A man of peace? Ideas take precedence.

[capturetheworld]

WHO: Leonard da Vinci
WHERE: Various places
WHEN: Through February, more specifically February 8th-23rd
OPEN TO: OTA, one locked to Alistair (in comment)
WARNINGS: Nothing for now, will update if necessary!

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All of Feb 8-23rd

After Leonardo's declaration on his wrist band, he got straight to work in the smithery. It would take time to change his ingots into something workable, and he had many long days and late nights ahead of him, but he was very happy about it. He started on Ezio's hidden blade, of course, always his first priority, the mechanism not difficult to put together with all the proper supplies. But then there was the steady clang when he started on blades. He can be found in his forge so if anyone requested an item from, they can swing by to give direction or ask questions.

He also occasionally remembers to take breaks from the forge only to enjoy the sunlight as he works on patching up a boat he identified as the best possibility for the pod. He can be found out back of house of house 26 doing that

Color Change, February 16th-23rd

Leonardo wakes up on February 16th feeling unburdened by some of the anxieties he'd be living with. He felt good, actually, and at first he chalks it up to certain things happening most recently, but eventually he can sense this particular boldness is something else. When he notices his wristband changed its lovely violet to a vivid red, and remembers people speaking of this on the network, he almost gets concerned. And then he doesn't actually end up caring, because really, it is what it is. So be it.

It is not overly noticeable at first that he's changed, but he does find himself more honest, feeling less like he has to reconsider everything he does. He can be found eating at the inn, walking through the greenhouse, lounging in the hot springs, and generally walking around with his head held high and a sharpened focus in blue eyes.

Comments

[demiurgency]

"That's the fun and exciting thing about time paradoxes, you never know what's actually going to break things," he says, like one who might know. "I mean, time's pretty resilient. More than people think. It's got all sorts of ways of fixing itself." After all, just look at what happened to Kang. "I wouldn't worry too much about it. You're gonna go on to do all the things you would have, with or without us. Maybe we inspire you," he laughs. Maybe they're all part of history, after all.

He has the grace to flush slightly as Leonardo points out his own lack of an introduction, reaching up to run a hand through his hair. "Sorry about that--I'm Billy. Billy Kaplan. It's really nice to meet you. I get what you mean about keeping busy, too." He nods with his chin over towards the backpack he'd dropped to come over and lend a hand. "I spend most of my mornings out in the woods foraging or looking for herbs. I've been reading a bunch of the books we have here about food in the wild. I'm a city kid, so it's been a little tough finding things I actually can do that matter, you know?" So if he can help, he definitely will.

[capturetheworld]

Leonardo listens with fascination, because he does not know much about time or time paradoxes, and Billy seems to speak from experience. How marvelous! "I expect I would, yes. And I am already very inspired by being here. If I take the knowledge with me, there is no telling what I can do with it. Or i may be limited by the fact we have very little advancements in my time, in comparison." And he cannot create everything there is. Still, he is inspired by this place and the people in it every day. It is difficult not to be positive with that in mind.

"No apologies necessary, Billy, we were busy talking." It is very easy to get distracted from introductions in this situation. "It is great to meet you as well. Especially someone who knows about time paradoxes, I have never heard of such a thing!" He glances toward the backpack and he nods when Billy explains. Oh he understands all too well. He smiles faintly. "My dear friend Ezio, he spends his time back home saving lives, saving cities, while I live in my workshop and paint. Every time I am able to help him even a small amount, it means a great deal." Leonardo knows now his inventions matter, but in comparison to what the Assassins do, it still seems small. "It is a keen mind and a good heart that seeks ways to help others when stuck in a situation like this, Billy. I am certain you add more to the community than you know."

[demiurgency]

"I get that sometimes. My Earth is, uh....well. It's not what usually passes for standard here, from what I've heard?" It's complicated, Leonardo. He's not really sure where to start. "My friends and I--there was some time travel involved when we first started helping people as a team. It got really complicated really fast, so I just try not to mess with time in general." There, that's probably the easiest way to navigate the complicated story that goes with that one.

And the rest of what Leonardo says? Well, maybe it does make him feel a little better about that sort of thing. Teddy had said something once to him about being a hero, and while all of what he said might not still hold up, at least part of it does. It does mean that Billy lights up, that grin shy but brilliant. "I try. Really hard. I mean, back home, my friends and I, we do what we can to help people. Or we did--it's kind of complicated. I guess it all is. But the point is, it doesn't matter what you can do, as long as you're trying to make things better, you know?" He has to hold on to that, at least. Even here. Especially here.

[capturetheworld]

"I often wonder how much of this ---" he gestures around them, "--is a dangerous step into that area. But from what I have heard, it does not change back there. Altair for example is here, and has been for a time, and nothing about his legacy or life has changed in our understanding of the world." Leonardo would know, he is a big fan of the man. So somehow this is happening but also not happening at the same time. Very intriguing and confusing. He suspects someone here might be able to make sense of it.

Leonardo smiles back at Billy, having been able to tell his words made an impact. He is glad to do that. He understands that instinct of feeling like you aren't making a difference, it happened to him occasionally. But it is all about intentions and heart, he feels. "Yes, I think that is the truth. There are many people who do not try at all, which is also a life choice that I understand, but there is power in doing your best. If it makes a positive difference to even one person, it is well worth doing." That is often what he tells himself, and why he does his projects. "This boat for example, it is a small thing. But it will safely bring people to the pod and back, so they do not have to fear getting cold, and if someone is woken up there instead of the fountain, it will take some of the trauma away from their experience by being soaked in water." That is the idea at least.