"The ability I had was rare even amongst my Brotherood. I believe I was the only one in recent knowledge to have it," Altaïr said, having to weigh his words. What she'd said had its merit: He did tend to take care with his answers and his words, and for good reason. His position was precarious at best. Here, he didn't know if he was surrounded by Templars or if the situation was brought about by a Piece of Eden. He didn't have enough knowledge to judge.

But she seemed honest and earnest in her way. He would give her a small amount of trust, prefaced by, "I ask that you tell none of this. I don't doubt they will learn in time if they show themselves worth the trust. But for now, I tell only you: I had the ability to judge others' intentions toward me by sight alone."