logofromwikimedia & fontfromresourceboy After Tino left, I explored the garden and villa grounds before heading to the stables. Joining Luca and Cesare, I set off into the valley to collect debts o...
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Ciao. What are the guns for? No, none of your business, mind, boy. We're going hunting, making the most of this weather. Maybe you'll get out today, too. I heard Luca mention something about that. Maybe. He wanted to see me. I'd better not keep him waiting. Have a good hunt. The Redhead, the one with the big... Romina, you know her father's a lawyer. So? There's no law against Farking. Oh, I mean, she's smart. She'll run a mile as soon as you open your mouth. Kioni. Oh, the finest horseman in all of Sicily. This is who we are waiting for. At Amadri, we're riding on with the sheet shovelers now. Hey, Enzo stepping up saved your uncle's pride and you from a serious beating. He earned himself a change of scenery. If he wants it. Where are you going? Don Torrizzi looks out for people around here. Make sure they are protected from misfortune. That security comes with a price, of course, so we're going to collect what we are owed. So what do you need me for? Well, sometimes a client is feeling less than cooperative, and we need to... Remind them of their obligations. An extra pair of hands helps jog their memory. But don't worry, you keep your eyes open and listen. And besides, what else you got to do? Come on, time is money. Ah, listen to this look at Tsaru, barking orders. Yeah. We have a few people to visit today, all down in the valley. It's a lot of riding around. Your neck better be up to it, mine boy. Don't worry, you'll be fine. Do you make these visits often? Often enough. Don Torrizzi likes to call in on his clients every now and there. Every fucking week. All right. I'm around for whatever you need. Just tell me what to do. Hey, you hear that, Cesare? That's what the work ethic sounds like. Ever has to call with anyone, Caruso? Must have gotten rough down in the pit. I had my own. There's more than lonely miners to fend off out here. You think you can't step up? Stop acting tough, Cesare. It doesn't suit you. He's unproven. This is a man's walk. Oh, yeah. Then I should have left you at home. Who do you protect the people from? For this money? There are thieves and bandits all through the heat. They prey on everybody. The law, the guardier, they don't help. They're just as bad as the bandits. Life is tough out here, Renzo. And so... People turn to the dawn when they are in need. He just asked for something in return. To deep his beak, you might say. A little taste here and there, that's all. We've got to make a quick stop up ahead. There's an olive farmer we need to see. This is our first collection? That's right, but this should be straightforward. The farmer, he rents land from Don Torrezi. He makes good money, always pays on time. Just watch and learn. Here we are. This won't take a minute. Ah, Signore Trappari, it's good to see you. Salutam. Please, I'll mine the horses. My father's in his ear. Grazie. Marco! You'd think the King of Italy was visiting. Stamudu. These are the Don's tenants. They give us no trouble. You should appreciate things being seen. Jean-Luca, a pleasure as always. Marco, I trust your well. I'm old, everything hurts. And my son prefers the bottle to the rake. But who can complain? You need to shake some sense into him. A man your age shouldn't work like you do. Aside from the eggs and pains, how's business? Olives grow, and we make money. Speaking of which... And no trouble? Who would bother us? This is the Don's land. Well, you know where I am. Of course. Please, give my regards to Don Torisi. I will. Cesare, Enzo, let's go. We have more stops to make. As you said, easy. Marco has rented land from the Don for many years. We provide protection for his family and his life. So yes, there's trust. They respect you.
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@noomer: I was convinced you'd ignore the objective for another ten minutes after you started exploring the garden, and honestly I couldn't blame you. Though I guessed the garden would be more floral.
@siaaam: The way you ditched the horse just to wander around the town made it feel like you were on vacation instead of collecting debts, lol.
@mavvxen: I liked how you took the opportunity to explore instead of rushing to the next objective. Those small details around the estate and the town made the journey feel much more immersive.