Fair enough. Altaïr understands well that when it is easy to overlook certain inconvenient truths, many will choose to do so. He may not respect that, but he's not above using it to his advantage. In the course of his normal work, leaving bodies behind is purposeful, something that sends a message. This isn't his normal work; he'll adapt.

His borrowed mount is large enough to carry whatever remaining corpses the newcomer can't, if a bit more slowly. It should hold up long enough to unload the temporary cargo in a better location.

Altaïr makes no attempt to fill the ensuing silence, but he isn't bothered when the other man does. "Which is why I decided to scout the area and see the lands outside of Cadens myself." If there is no brotherhood here, he'll have to make sure he gathers all the information he needs on his own. "A good map is invaluable, but it's no substitute for firsthand observation."