To put it mildly, dealing with Ezio has been disappointing. But he supposes all histories must have some kind of sloughing off of the flaws of people -- even histories within the Brotherhood.

Connor's jaw tightens when James answers with such a vague response, because it's not really what he'd been hoping for. It's true, of course; James's opinion would be coloured with his own experiences. It would be a subjective reply, the same as if someone asked Connor what Kanen'tó:kon is like.

He doesn't answer right away, instead tying the rope off in silence before turning to face James. "It is difficult. We are... related," he says, gesturing vaguely to his chest, to his heart. "I think it is difficult for him to accept, and I do not wish to push a relation he does not want."