why is machete faking his death again? idk the lore all i know is the dogs are gay and the white one has anxiety
Machete is a high ranking but generally disliked cardinal. He has a number of enemies and rivals within and outside of Vatican, and they're constantly trying to pry into his personal life to undermine him. He has managed to keep his relationship with Vasco a secret but the situation is precarious, especially when the threats start to escalate into recurring assassination attempts. He can't simply resign and leave though, cardinal's position is for life and the church has had him on a tight leash ever since he was a child. Even if he did manage to detach (professionally and mentally), those that plot against him might come after him anyway. But if everyone thought he was dead, he might be able to escape with Vasco and start over.
