Hearts of War

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Hearts of War was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.

Description

Having fallen for Kassandra, in spite of his relationship with Kyra, Thaletas invited her to his secret spot on Delos, while testing her tracking and fighting abilities.

Dialogue

Kassandra followed the road north of the Sanctuary of Apollo on Delos and came upon the Kynthos Ruins.

• Kassandra: These must be the ruins Thaletas mentioned. The beach is east of here.

She made her way to the beach, where a fire had been lit to produce a smoke signal.

• Kassandra: This looks like the beach, but he's not here.

She noticed a trail of flowers leading away from the fire.

• Kassandra: A trail of flowers? He wouldn't.

She tracked Thaletas to his real location up the hill.

• Thaletas: I was beginning to think you wouldn't come.
• Kassandra: Doubting yourself, Spartan?
• Thaletas: Ha! I was doubting your tracking skills.

(If Kassandra followed the trail of flowers)

Flirt - The flowers are a nice touch.The flowers are a bit much.

• Kassandra: I'm surprised you left flowers. Was nice following something other than blood for a change.

• Kassandra: So, those flowers. I'll be honest, you didn't strike me as the type.

• Thaletas: I... I'm not very good with these kinds of things. There's flowers all over Delos. I saw them, and thought...
• Kassandra: Thought what?

(If Kassandra did not find the trail)
Kassandra gestured to Ikaros flying above them.

• Kassandra: Tracking skills? You didn't notice my eagle?
• Thaletas: Does he watch your every move?
• Kassandra: I can send Ikaros away. Unless of course, you like being watched.

Kassandra winked at Thaletas, and he chuckled.

Regardless, Thaletas reflected on their time helping the rebellion.

• Thaletas: Much has happened since we first met on the beach.
• Kassandra: You were surrounded by Athenians. Drenched in blood.
• Thaletas: You fought by my side.

Flirt - I couldn't resist you.I couldn't resist a good fight.

• Kassandra: You were irresistible.

• Kassandra: I couldn't let you have all the fun.

• Thaletas: When I first laid eyes on Kyra, I knew I never wanted to leave these islands.
• Kassandra: And now?
• Thaletas: I don't know.
• Kassandra: Thaletas, look at me.

Thaletas turned around to look at her. She drew closer to him.

• Kassandra: I know what I want.

She reached her hand to his cheek, but he pulled away and beckoned her to follow.

• Thaletas: Not here. Come.

They followed the trail further up the hill.

• Kassandra: Where are you taking me?
• Thaletas: To one of my favorite spots on all the Delos Islands.
• Kassandra: Isn't a Spartan's favorite spot the battlefield?

Thaletas chuckled.

• Thaletas: Fair enough. I'm taking you to my second favorite spot.
• Thaletas: When I got here, I had just lost so many people. Every man I ever looked up to sank on that ship.
• Kassandra: You needed a place to get away from all this death. I understand.
• Thaletas: I knew you would. That's why I'm showing it to you. This place isn't just where I go to clear my thoughts. It...
• Kassandra: It what?
• Thaletas: It reminds me of home.

Kassandra and Thaletas reached the summit, the Archgesion of Delos.

• Thaletas: This is where I come to train. I found it after arriving on Delos. Exhausting my body clears my mind.

It's beautiful.Flirt - You're beautiful.

• Kassandra: It's a beautiful spot, Thaletas. I'm honored you'd share it with me.
• Thaletas: I'm glad you like it. Because this is where I'm going to see what you're really made of.

• Kassandra: This place is beautiful, Thaletas. As are you.
• Thaletas: You've won my heart, Kassandra. But to claim it, I need to see what you're really made of.

• Kassandra: What do you mean?
• Thaletas: Fight me.
• Kassandra: Huh?

(Claimed to be Spartan)

• Thaletas: You claimed to be Spartan when we first met. I want to see if you fight like one.
• Kassandra: You've seen me fight.
• Thaletas: Against Athenians, yes.
• Kassandra: Well?

(Denied being Spartan)

• Thaletas: When we first met, you denied being Spartan.
• Kassandra: And?

Thaletas squared his stance and drew his sword.

• Thaletas: The only way to truly know someone is through combat - hand to hand, flesh to flesh, bone to bone.
• Kassandra: Fine. Just don't get angry when I break that pretty face of yours.

Outcome

Kassandra dealt with Thaletas' feelings for her. It is unclear if she truly reciprocated those feelings or encouraged him to remain with Kyra.

Trivia

• Completing the romance with Thaletas locks out Kyra's Goddess of the Hunt-quest, and vice versa. However, the player can refuse to complete the romance after the duel and encourage Thaletas to remain with Kyra. This provides the XP benefit of completing the quest while leaving 'Goddess of the Hunt' available.

References

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey