Chapter 3

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Ezio, and Dastan had learned to blend in with the crowd, to be seen but unseen, and learned how to pick pockets of people if and when they need to. The girls were flirting with them but Dastan refused their advances. Paola clapped her hands at them.

Paola:
You can go now, girls.

Courtesan:
Do we have to?

Courtesan:
So innocent...

Courtesan:
They're cute...

Dastan ignored them, as Ezio smirks at them. Paola then approached the two boys.

Paola:
Now that you've learned how to approach the enemy, we need to find you a suitable weapon.

She said looking at Ezio.

Ezio:
Why are you looking at me? What about Dastan?

Paola:
He's already has suitable weapons.

She said holding his spear. Dastan looks at his back, and quickly retrieves it from her.

Paola:
My apologies, Messer Dastan. But you must be very careful. So please show Ezio your other weapons.

Ezio looks confused as Dastan flicks his wrists to reveal his hidden blades. Ezio was impressed by this.

Paola:
You will use the same blade he has.

She said holding up Giovanni's blade and bracer.

Ezio:
Hey! My father's blade and bracer... How did you get them?

He asked as he snatches it from her just like Dastan did.

Paola:
The same way I got Dastan's spear. By using the same skills I've just taught you both.

Ezio:
It's not exactly in working condition. Dastan do you know how to fix it?

Dastan:
No, but I know someone who does.

Ezio:
Who?

Dastan:
Leonardo da Vinci.

Ezio had a questionable look upon his face.

Ezio:
The painter? How does a painter factor into this?

Paola:
He's far more than that. Bring him the pieces. You'll see.

She goes to leave, but Ezio stopped her.

Ezio:
Before we go, one last question—if I may?

Paola:
Of course.

Ezio:
Why have you given your aid so readily to me, a stranger?

Paola pulled up her sleeve to show scars on her forearm.

Paola:
I, too, know betrayal.

Both of them walked away and made their way to Leonardo da Vinci's workshop.

Ezio:
So your father had similar items as my father?

Dastan:
Yes. Your father, and my father were part of the same order.

Ezio was confused by this.

Ezio:
What order? My father was a banker. What are you talking about.

Dastan:
Giovanni. A cosa stavi pensando?!

He said under his breath.

Ezio:
What was that?

Dastan shook his head.

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