Forgive the haste of my handwriting Claudia.

Much has transpired, and little of it good. I am on a ship bound for Constantinopoli, in pursuit of a man whose treachery has eluded me until now. Prince Ahmet - Suleiman’s uncle - is the man leading Templars here. He is the mastermind behind the Masyaf expedition, and he will stop at nothing to retrieve the keys, all of which are now in Assassin hands.

So what holds me back? Why do I not take the keys back to Masyaf myself and be done with these fools? Because I have been careless. Because the Templars know about Sofia, and they are looking for her. Oh Claudia, if anything should happen to her, I could not live with myself. I have dragged her into a war she knows nothing about, and it will be my burden to bear if she comes to any harm.

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6:00 pm  •  31 May 2012  •  16 notes

“Just a small sting and my enemies will fall.” - Ezio Auditore

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8:42 pm  •  30 May 2012  •  9 notes

I have left Constantinopoli and set sail for the interior of Anatolia, to a region called Cappadocia where Manuel is training his soldiers. If I am lucky, I will not be alone, for there may be Ottoman spies in the area waiting to strike.

But as ever, I only put stock in myself, and hold the memory of dear Sofia close to my heart. Claudia, you would laugh to hear the racing thoughts of your brother now. I have come to admire Sofia with more affection than I thought possible. After the death of Cristina, something withered in me… But that feeling, that capacity for love, has returned. I adore Sofia, but dare not drag her into this life of mine… not without fear of hurting her, or driving her away.

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12:58 pm  •  30 May 2012  •  21 notes

Excellent news, Claudia.

I now have a name: Manuel Palaiologos, nephew of the deposed Byzantine Emperor Constantine. I have few doubts that he is the man leading the Templars. My task now is to interrogate a traitorous Janissary named Tarik Barleti, and find the location of the Templar’s army.

Until then, Sofia and I shall continue our search for the one key that remains hidden. With every passing moment, I know my chances grow slimmer, and yet I cannot help but linger some days to stay an extra hour with her, to hear her voice and watch her face animate with joy as she speaks of the things that move her - her books, her city, her memories. I cannot help but think what a shame it will be when I find the final key…

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9:52 am  •  29 May 2012  •  19 notes

I have made the acquaintance of an Ottoman prince named Suleiman. He is a clever young man, with a fortitude uncommon for his age. On his suggestion, I shall be investigating some wayward Janissaries who may be in league with the Templars. With luck they shall lead me straight to the core of the Templar’s leadership.

Meanwhile, the Venetian Sofia Sartor continues to help me find the hidden Masyaf keys. She is a diligent woman, full of passion and vigor, and I enjoy her company immensely. But I dare not tell her the purpose of my stay here, nor of my true vocation. Those who do not volunteer in our struggle, should not be forced to fight it…

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4:36 pm  •  28 May 2012  •  20 notes

“Care for some company?” - Ezio Auditore

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10:46 am  •  28 May 2012  •  10 notes

Ezio: Ehi Claudia. (Hey Claudia.) How are you?

Claudia: Bene… (Okay…)

Ezio: You shouldn’t keep things from me.

Claudia: It’s Duccio.

Ezio: What of him?

Claudia: I think he’s been… unfaithful.

Ezio: Who told you this?

Claudia: The other girls. I thought they were my friends.

Ezio: Harpies! You’re better off without them.

Claudia: I loved him.

Ezio: No, Claudia. You only thought you did.

Claudia: He should suffer for what he’s done.

Ezio: Wait here. I’ll go have a word with him.

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10:27 am  •  28 May 2012  •  125 notes

“Intesi (Understood). I will attend to it at once.” - Ezio Auditore

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4:25 pm  •  25 May 2012  •  15 notes

“I hate these awkward moments! Should you come to me, should I go to you?” - Ezio Auditore

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10:46 am  •  25 May 2012  •  41 notes

“Fatti sotto, porco! (Come on, pig!)” - Ezio Auditore

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10:30 am  •  25 May 2012  •  17 notes