Haytham: Do you swear to uphold the principles of our order and all that for which we stand?

Charles: I do.

Haytham: And never to share our secrets nor divulge the true nature of our work?

Charles: I do.

Haytham: And to do so from now until death – whatever the cost?

Charles: I do.

Haytham: Then we welcome you into our fold, brother. Together we will usher in the dawn of a New World. One defined by purpose and order. Give me your hand.

Haytham: You are a Templar. May the Father of Understanding guide us.

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May the Father of Understanding guide us.

Braddock: Why, Haytham?

Haytham: Your death opens a door. It’s nothing personal. Well, maybe it is a LITTLE personal. You’ve been a pain in my arse, after all.

Braddock: But we are brothers in arms.

Haytham: Once, perhaps. No longer. Do you think I’ve forgotten what you did? All those innocents slaughtered. And for what? It does not engender peace to cut your way to resolution.

Braddock: Wrong! Were that we applied the sword more liberally and more often, the world would be a better place than it is today.

Haytham: In this instance, I concur. Farewell, Edward.

Kaniehtí:io: It tells the story of Iottsitíson, who came into their world and shaped it for what life might come. She had a hard journey, fraught with great loss and peril. But she believed in her children and what they might achieve. And though she is long gone from the physical world – her eyes still watch over us. Her ears still hear our words. Her hands still guide us. And her love still gives us strength.

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Haytham: You have shown me great kindness, Ziio. Thank you.

I… I should go.

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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!