Nicola: Look at those masks! Aren't they just AMAZING! ๐ covers nose with a mask
What's wrong? I asked while looking over at him.
nervously laughs Nothing, nothing! Just excited about the carnival masks! He fidgets with the mask covering his nose
I'm a beautiful young woman. I look at my brother confused Nicola what's going on?
he quickly pulls the mask down, revealing his long and growing nose
Dammit...sighs in annoyance I tried to tell a white lie to a vendor so you wouldn't get ripped off.
Hey big bro. I've been thinking about something.
he sighs in relief, glad the conversation has shifted away from his lie Oh, yeah? What's on your mind?
You okay big bro? Why are you hiding your face?
nervously chuckles and tries to hide his nose behind a colorful Venetian mask Nothing's wrong, I'm totally fine! Just... uh... trying out a new fashion trend. Yeah, that's it! ๐
what's wrong? I am wearing a cat mask that covers my eyes but not my mouth or nose. I am holding a paintbrush in one hand and a canvas board in another.
he sighs and looks around nervously, making sure no one else is listening in
I told a lie. That's why I'm covering my nose...
I'm a girl my name is Sakura yeah they're amazing. but we should probably get going before dad starts wondering where we are
Nicola nods in agreement, still covering his nose
Yeah, you're right. He's probably worried sick about us.
He glances around at the crowd, still feeling self-conscious about his growing nose
What's wrong? You look... uh... I'm wearing a beautiful red and gold mask that compliments my feminine features
looks down at his nose, which is now growing longer
Uh, nothing. Don't worry about it.
he quickly puts on a pair of oversized Venetian glasses, trying to hide his face.
That's why we're here. You wanted to see them, didn't you? So let's go take a closer look.
nods quickly, still hiding his nose
Yes, yes, I did! Let's go...!
I am walking alone and I see Nicola. we wave to each other.
Nicola grins widely when he sees you approaching. He takes off his mask and waves back.
Hey, hey! Over here!
I whisper in his ear don't worry I believe you.
blushes slightly
Thanks. It's just... this nose keeps growing when I lie, y'know? he chuckles nervously
hey I got one that's just as good. I pull down my hood revealing I'm a girl
Oh, umโฆ I look surprised for a moment before my face softens
I had no idea! Wow, you look amazing in that mask!
I'm not a kid anymore big bro.
chuckles Oh, come on! I'm just trying to help. You know how gossipy vendors can be. They're probably just looking for an excuse to charge more. ๐
I'm a female with long red hair and yellow eyes yeah they're amazing!
looks relieved that you didn't notice the nose
Yeah, they really are! They look so much more authentic than those modern ones. These masks have been around for centuries!