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[exiling]

[ The backdrop is only the wall of her room in House Hel and in place of a missing crown her hair is braided back from her face. ]

I am Daenerys Stormborn, of House Targaryen. I traveled with many of you to the front at Alfheim, though this world remembers my face from a time now lost to me. If we once had dealings in the past I would speak with you of them.

[ Better than bumping into each and every person one at a time, as she's been doing for over a week now. A beat, and she continues. ]

Among you are men and women that claim the Seven Kingdoms their home, to whom my family name and titles are more familiar. Whether you hail from Westeros or the Free Cities and beyond - I make only two simple requests. [ Many of them have already come forward, but there is at least one false name that doesn't match up and one Kingslayer that hasn't shown his face. ] To friends, I ask that you tell me of your time in Asgard. [ Her back and shoulders remain straight, her gaze hardening just a fraction. ] To all others, [ oathbreakers and pretenders alike ] convince me that our cause in this world is truly a common one.

[ And that no blood needs to be spilled on these foreign streets. Their feuds can resume back home where they can be settled and not forgotten.

Or just stay out of her way. Khaleesi out. ]

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[true_renaissance_man]

You said Westeros?

[This is a country whose name is familiar to him!]

Whom do you consider friends and whom do you consider 'others'? We are all forced to work together here otherwise... it is said the very worlds we come from would be destroyed. They all might be allies now?

[exiling]

There are those here that have betrayed my family in the past, it is them I refer to - they know who they are. [ See everything about Joffrey Baratheon's post. A shake of her head. ] I have no desire to stand in the way of anyone that would fight for their world and without hesitation would stand with Asgard again for the sake of my own, but I have doubts that even the threat of certain destruction is enough to give some of these [ traitors ] people pause. This is the chance I offer them to explain their intentions.

[ If it's true. She's been forced to believe the total annihilation of all worlds idea up to this point, it's not a bluff she can call just yet. ]

[true_renaissance_man]

Mi dispiace. That must complicate the situation immeasurably for you.

[(I'm sorry.)]

Hopefully they will prove as wise as you are and will see the necessity of working together for Asgard. It is a strange place but some how connected to our worlds...

Ah, my manners! I am Leonardo da Vinci. It is a pleasure to meet you, signora Stormborn.

[exiling]

Perhaps with men like you here they can be made to see reason. [ Leonardo gets at least a smile for the odd way he says her name. ] Are you familiar with my country? [ Or someone from it. ]

[true_renaissance_man]

I do not know that I could be of much use in convincing anyone. My skills have never been particularly political.

[Some one from it was correct!]

No, but I have heard something of it. You were all involved in a great struggle for that Kingdom. If not for that I might like to see the country one day...

[exiling]

There is no country more beautiful. [ Words repeated from her brother. Her smile wanes. She would like to see it too, Leonardo, one day without war - and that can only happen when she reclaims the throne. ]

Which of my countrymen have you spoken to? [ Who has colored his opinion? ]

[true_renaissance_man]

Ah, but Italia could give it competition!

[The question gave him pause, he did have so many friends that liked to keep their names out of things, but this one had never given him an indication that was the case.]

Loras Tyrell. Have you heard of him?

[Hopefully he was a friend.]

[exiling]

I have. His family is well known, one of the Great Houses. [ Not truly a friend, but not a threat either.. With him she won't push it. ] But now you have piqued my curiosity. Would you tell me of your Italia?

[true_renaissance_man]

You did not recoil, that must be a good sign.

['Not an enemy' was better than nothing! ]

It is not too different than Westeros in that each city-state is often at odds with the others but what a time it is! We are on the verge of such marvelous innovations! One day they may very well call the period a renaissance.

You should see the architecture of Venezia! They have such wonders there and they can be seen as you float by in the city's many canals.
And Firenze, the 'city of flowers'! There are so many there doing wonderful work with painting and sculpture. Though there are a few that are less talented... ah, not everyone can chose realistic colors for their works.

[Enthusiastic gushing about home? Done. But he could start again at any moment, watch out.]

[exiling]

[ For that first part she lets the remaining somberness slip from her face, even lets out a quiet laugh. ]

You make it sound a paradise. [ Could she talk of Westeros like that one day? ] Are you an artist, Leonardo? [ It's the last thing he says - only artists talk about other artists like that. ]

[true_renaissance_man]

It has flaws like all places but there are many wonderful things about it too.

[Very perceptive! Though some like Botticelli might have preferred if their contemporaries were less vocal on these differences of artistic opinion. ]

I am, si. I do not mean to brag but I have achieved a god measure of success, mostly with painting but also with my inventions.

[And music, and architecture, and... He likes a lot of things!]

I also have a workshop here in Asgard, if you ever find you need anything crafted for you.

[exiling]

Aren't all artists braggarts, to some degree? [ A teasing smile. ] But I must make sure to visit. [ Oh Leonardo, she is basically broke. Window-shopping has become a thing. ] In which district should I find your shop?

[true_renaissance_man]

Ma va là! What a thing to say!

[A phrase like that deserves a laugh!]

True of course, but we prefer to think of it as advertising our talents!

[Window shoppers are welcome too, though he has done some pro bono work in Asgard as many also find themselves in that situation.]

My workshop is in Freyr, not too far from the castle. You would be welcome any time.