A momentary laugh and Altaïr asked, "Just how is it that they train you, then? Surely the use of the Hidden Blade has yet to fall out of favour. It is too efficient of a weapon."

But he was curious and kept his eyes on Jacob thoughtfully. The height difference would change some things, but it would be more advantageous in others. It would be easier for him to take advantage of his lower center of gravity, for instance, and knock opponents off their feet. That was something Altaïr could only rarely do, and usually from brute force alone - which was not his specialty.