[Altaïr supposes it isn't very surprising that Hilda would take the most optimistic view of his master's intentions. She doesn't have all the pertinent knowledge because he hasn't given it to her, but it is also just her way.]

Perhaps I have layers you're only just discovering.

[A faint smile appears to match her sincere one. She isn't wrong.]

It's been difficult these last months, knowing what I left behind. Not knowing what could happen when I'm away. But I can't change where I am, so I must turn my attention to what's before me.

[Easier said than done, of course.]