[Desmond, Natasha. He'll have to remember Altaïr's comments for when he meets them.

He certainly still remembers those that were made about Alastair.]

The Brotherhood in my time, where I hail from, is still quite small. I have only succeeded in recruiting six new members. They have gained much experience and put their skills to good use over the years, though.

[A pause. Making conversation for conversation's sake has never been one of his strong points.]

Do those who are very new at least know how to hold their own in a fight?