[It had always been the case that Giovanni lead a dangerous lifestyle. Though even Ezio knew little about that, they had really never had the chance to speak on these things and Giovanni often kept those matters hidden as one in his Order should.]

Grazie, signora. It is an honor to meet you as well. Any friend of Ezio's is a friend of mine as well.

[He too bowed in the polite Italian way but he was quick to return to business. They had no idea how many more soldiers could be ahead. ]

For only three years you are doing quite well.

[He would have to ask about those runes in greater depth sometime though... They did sound interesting.]

It should not be much further to the area where the hostages are being kept, but there will be more guards, likely the highest concentration of them. Are you ready?