"I will not ask you to help. I only mean to reassure, Malik - you always have a place wherever I am. All I want of you here and now is rest."

Altaïr half-turned, resting his chin to the top of Malik's head. "I had the chance to grow old. I've learned what it is to have people who matter. If I only have you for a few weeks, I will make certain you leave here rested, fed, and well."