A game, or real life? (Ezio x reader)

Hate can only last so long

"Just you wait and see." She replied, and even though I couldn't see her face, I knew she was smirking. Damn her, she probably found this sight to be so hilarious. But I allowed her to lead the way. On top of the stairs, I realized, was probably where Sofia lived. And this was immediately confirmed as she led me into what was probably her room. "Now, if Ezio is correct, then the measurements should be good. So, no need to visit the Tailor." She began saying, more to herself than anything. Wait. Ezio was in on this? What were they plotting though?! I was about to open my lips and ask her what on earth was going on, but then, she pulled the curtains of her bedroom open. I froze in surprise at what I saw. On the bed, there was a breathtakingly beautiful black gown, endowed with golden highlights. The gown was long-sleeved, and it almost looked like something royalty would wear.

"Sofia...what is this...?" I breathed out in surprise, hesitantly reaching out to touch the fabric.

"This, is my surprise to you." She replied. "I always see you in those robes, it would be long time for some change. Besides, this is your wedding anniversary. You do not celebrate 21 years of union every day."

"Sofia, this...this is too much..." I managed to say, smiling softly. "The last time I wore a dress like this, it must've been at least 10 years ago..."

"Then this is long overdue." I felt a petite hand against my shoulder. "Come, let me help you get changed."

"What is this even for?" I giggled out as I began to undo the laces of my armbraces.

"That, mia cara (my dear), is for me to know, and for you to find out." She replied with a smug grin on her lips as her hands began to undo the buckles of my chest armor. "There is something you can answer me though. I always see you and Ezio wearing armor and sharp weapons. Who are you two?"

"Ehhh, that's not such an easy question to give an answer to, Sofia." I grimaced, soon replacing it with a soft smile. "Let's just say we're teachers."

"Ezio told me that very same thing a few months back." Sofia replied. "You two are such a mystery. Even in Italy, your family laid low." She replied, causing me to furrow my brows in confusion.

"Is it just me, or someone has been doing research on the Auditores~?" I lightly teased. And her reaction was priceless as a light blush painted her cheeks.

"...fine, you caught me red-handed." She shrugged. "But I was curious! The only thing I found was your official wedding date, in Toscana, and something that happened in 1476. But...that was it." She said, causing me to freeze in surprise. "Is it really true that Ezio's father was accused of treason...?" her soft question reached my ears, causing me to sigh.

"It's...complicated." I shrugged. As I removed my robes, I began to explain. "Ezio's father, Giovanni Auditore, was a big banker in Firenze. He was a fairly wealthy man. However, in 1476, he was suddenly arrested, alongside his sons Federico, aged 19 at the time, and Petruccio, aged 13. They were publicly accused of treason, but in reality, it was all a set-up. Giovanni must've found something, some...secret conspiracy, and was executed before he could dig deeper." I explained, causing Sofia's eyes to widen in surprise. "The guards went after Ezio, too. He was only 17 at the time. He nearly got caught too."