[Not long ago, Altaïr would have been likely to sneer at traditions and the pride that fuels them. He can still feel the urge, like a phantom limb. But now he has a stronger appreciation for the meaning that gives weight to such things, if not the inherent value of tradition for tradition's sake.]
Are you limited to the training of your house, then?
[He doesn't actually know a lot about how knights are trained — only what they are capable of when they come to the Holy Land. How they gained their skills has never been relevant when he's punching through their chain mail with a superior blade, but Altaïr is curious all the same.
He won't be doing such a thing during this bout in any case. Emboldened by the success of his last attack, even one meant for sport, he darts in again — fast but too eager, off-tempo. There's an opening there if Dimitri knows to take it.]
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Are you limited to the training of your house, then?
[He doesn't actually know a lot about how knights are trained — only what they are capable of when they come to the Holy Land. How they gained their skills has never been relevant when he's punching through their chain mail with a superior blade, but Altaïr is curious all the same.
He won't be doing such a thing during this bout in any case. Emboldened by the success of his last attack, even one meant for sport, he darts in again — fast but too eager, off-tempo. There's an opening there if Dimitri knows to take it.]