Viktor's expression, along with the vertical journey of his eyebrows, practically scream the question that he doesn't voice aloud. Altaïr doesn't answer it, simply allows him to carry out his measurements with a placid expressions. If the man wants to know more, he can ask; if not, well, it's rarely a good idea to volunteer too much information about oneself.

But a name is different. "I am Altaïr," he says. "I'm curious — how long has it been since you were summoned? You seem very well set up here."