I did not choose this path. It was chosen for me.

At first, I thought vengeance would be easy.

For thirty years I’ve lived in the shadows,

visited death upon those who deserved it, and vanished like the wind.

I don’t know who started this conspiracy, but I know who will end it.

My name is Ezio Auditore da Firenze.

Like my father before me,

I am an Assassin.

From the Assassin’s Creed II Launch Trailer.

The Merchant: What…What have I done…

Ezio: You tried to force devotion.

The Merchant: Sometimes the people must be told what to think.

Ezio: No good has ever come of that. Benché il mio cuore sia turbato, la mia mente è lucida… (Though my heart may be tormented, my head is clear…) Requiescat in pace. (Rest in peace.)

Maria: Buongiorno (Hello), Ezio!

Ezio: Buongiorno a voi madre. Come state? (Hello mother. How are you?)

Maria: Sto bene. (I’m good.) And you?

Maria: Still recovering from last night?

Ezio: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Maria: Of course not. Anyway, I have an errand to run. I’d like you join me.

Ezio: Con piacere. (With pleasure.)

Maria: Come. It’s not far from here.