Yes, but not only that. I like to stay aware of anything notable.
[He's never been one for politics. But you are a politician too...in your own way, the rafiq of Acre had told him. Not so much here; he hasn't killed anyone to shape the future of this land. That doesn't mean he won't take an interest in what's to come.
Altaïr listens carefully, trying to imagine a context he's never experienced, and nods.]
I understand. Words can be twisted, given intention that was never meant to exist.
[It's disappointing that this is something that persists into the far future — and is even easier to do — but not truly surprising.]
In that case, I wouldn't want such attention either.
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[He's never been one for politics. But you are a politician too...in your own way, the rafiq of Acre had told him. Not so much here; he hasn't killed anyone to shape the future of this land. That doesn't mean he won't take an interest in what's to come.
Altaïr listens carefully, trying to imagine a context he's never experienced, and nods.]
I understand. Words can be twisted, given intention that was never meant to exist.
[It's disappointing that this is something that persists into the far future — and is even easier to do — but not truly surprising.]
In that case, I wouldn't want such attention either.
[Not that he does anyway.]