Now, let's return to the present... After my speech and Cesare's promise that I would leave with him to the Vatican, something changed within me. Could it be because tomorrow is my birthday and I'm destined to spend it alone? It's not like it's the first time, but...
"Antonio, are you in your office?"
A familiar voice was calling me. I hope it's something important... I really don't want to deal with any trials today, especially with tomorrow approaching.
"Yes, Marcus... I'm here..."
Marcus seemed extremely embarrassed and somewhat sad. I want to believe nothing bad happened to him... Anyway, I hope it's all in my head.
"Antonio, you know... Soon you'll become a bishop, and you won't allow me to speak so directly with you anymore... I really hope that's not the case. Things are good as they are now, and I don't want—"
"Did I ever tell you that I won't speak with you if I become a bishop? Do you think I'm like Ignatius?"
