[That does get a small chuckle from him, and as the dance grows more complicated Leonardo easily catches up with the motions. Soon he's smiling again, genuinely, as he had before the fight broke out.]
I admit, that is why I am here also. I had hoped to overhear something, but so far, they seem more interested in gambling. There is a little talk of the mine starting to dry up... and that seems to be increasing tensions everywhere in this town, as we have already seen.
[At first, his eyes widen in surprise - a clear sign that he recognizes the name - but he manages to compose himself quickly, leaning in for more of a whirling step, and so that they may speak with less fear of being overheard.]
I am afraid, Signora, that I am simply a messere, and do not deserve the title of signore. I am not of noble birth, as her Highness is, and I have no holdings that would offer me such a title. [With that murmured, he draws away again, returning to the familiar steps from before.]
But he does have a name: Leonardo da Vinci, at your service. Leonardo will do just fine, unless you feel you must call me Maestro.
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[That does get a small chuckle from him, and as the dance grows more complicated Leonardo easily catches up with the motions. Soon he's smiling again, genuinely, as he had before the fight broke out.]
I admit, that is why I am here also. I had hoped to overhear something, but so far, they seem more interested in gambling. There is a little talk of the mine starting to dry up... and that seems to be increasing tensions everywhere in this town, as we have already seen.
[At first, his eyes widen in surprise - a clear sign that he recognizes the name - but he manages to compose himself quickly, leaning in for more of a whirling step, and so that they may speak with less fear of being overheard.]
I am afraid, Signora, that I am simply a messere, and do not deserve the title of signore. I am not of noble birth, as her Highness is, and I have no holdings that would offer me such a title. [With that murmured, he draws away again, returning to the familiar steps from before.]
But he does have a name: Leonardo da Vinci, at your service. Leonardo will do just fine, unless you feel you must call me Maestro.