allsoundsasscreed:

When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it.

I had time, but I did not know it.

And I had love, but I did not feel it.

Many decades would pass before I understood the meaning of all three.

And now, the twilight of my life, this understanding has passed into contentment.

Love, liberty, and time: once so disposable, are the fuels that drive me forward. And love, most especially, mio caro.

For you, our children, our brothers and sisters. And for the vast and wonderful world that gave us life, and keeps us guessing.

Endless affection, mio Sofia.

Forever yours,

Ezio Auditore

You can all start crying now…

allsoundsasscreed:

Altaïr: I would see your eyes before you die.

Maria: I sense you expected someone else.

Altaïr: What sorcery is this?!

Maria: No sorcery. We knew you’d come. Robert needed to be sure he’d have time to get away.

Altaïr: So he flees!

Maria: We cannot deny your success. You have laid waste to our plans. First the treasure, then our men. Control of the Holy Land slipped away. But then he saw an opportunity, to reclaim what has been stolen, to turn your victories to our advantage.

Altaïr: Al Mualim still holds your treasure, and we’ve routed your army before. Whatever Robert plans, he’ll fail again.

Maria: Ah, but it’s not just Templars you’ll contend with now.

Altaïr: Speak sense!

Maria: Robert rides for Arsuf to plead his case that Saracen and Crusader unite against the Assassins.

Altaïr: That will never happen! They have no reason to.

Maria: Had perhaps. But now you’ve given them one. Nine in fact. The bodies you’ve left behind, victims on both sides. You’ve made the Assassins an enemy in common and ensured the annihilation of your entire Order. Well done.

Altaïr: Not nine. Eight.

Maria: What do you mean?

Altaïr: You are not my target. I will not take your life. You’re free to go, but do not follow me.

Maria: I don’t need to. You’re already too late.

Altaïr: We’ll see.