[That gets a pause from Altaïr, and his understanding of the situation suddenly broadens somewhat. He sounds much calmer when he speaks again.]
If you insist, Desmond. But you should know that you are not the only one who has witnessed the betrayal of our Order. [And maybe this next part isn't necessary, but Altaïr certainly thinks it is.] And you should remember that you are the one who suggested violence as a means of dealing with her, not I.
[He opens his mouth to say something, defensive. No one can see it, which is kind of for the better. Snaps his jaw shut. He didn't-- mean to make it sound like he was suggesting that.
Not...
Desmond leaves that alone. Hopefully for the best. At least when he exhales the majority of that defensive hostility goes with it.] I didn't say I was the only one. I was making it top priority to get you all informed to protect the Order in the first place. [No one will ever be the last. It's how these things are.] So I don't need reminding.
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If you insist, Desmond. But you should know that you are not the only one who has witnessed the betrayal of our Order. [And maybe this next part isn't necessary, but Altaïr certainly thinks it is.] And you should remember that you are the one who suggested violence as a means of dealing with her, not I.
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Not...
Desmond leaves that alone. Hopefully for the best. At least when he exhales the majority of that defensive hostility goes with it.] I didn't say I was the only one. I was making it top priority to get you all informed to protect the Order in the first place. [No one will ever be the last. It's how these things are.] So I don't need reminding.