Without knowing, she'd answered his unspoken question - and it left him with an oddly unsettled feeling. She didn't remember him, and seemingly didn't remember the village. Would she remember Jacob? The possibility gave him a chill beyond that caused by the weather.

But he kept his voice steady as he answered, "I am Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, which will undoubtedly be difficult for you to believe. This place has a tendency to disorient all who arrive, but I will be glad to assist you as I can, Ukht. Sister." Then, after a lingering pause, he added, "Evie Frye."