[[File:Highstakes1.jpg|thumb|250px|A courtesan informs Ezio of Madonna Solari's whereabouts.]]A second courtesan runs towards them screaming.
*'''Lucia:''' ''Aiuto! Aiuto! (Help! Help!) Madonna Solari--''
*'''Lucia:''' ''Aiuto! Aiuto! (Help! Help!) Madonna Solari--''
*'''Courtesan:''' ''Lucia. We thought you were gone for good!''
*'''Courtesan:''' ''Lucia. We thought you were gone for good!''
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Later he returns to the brothel to inform the courtesans about the fate of Solari. However he is surprised to see his [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|mother]] and [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|sister]] waiting for him.
Later he returns to the brothel to inform the courtesans about the fate of Solari. However he is surprised to see his [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|mother]] and [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|sister]] waiting for him.
*'''Ezio:''' ''Mother? Sister?''
*[[File:Highstakes4.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio is shocked to learn of his family's presence in Rome.]]'''Ezio:''' ''Mother? Sister?''
*'''Maria:''' ''Ezio. Ser (Sir) [[Niccolò Machiavelli|Machiavelli]] said that you might be here.''
*'''Maria:''' ''Ezio. Ser (Sir) [[Niccolò Machiavelli|Machiavelli]] said that you might be here.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What are you doing in [[Roma]]? Has [[Firenze]] been attacked?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What are you doing in [[Roma]]? Has [[Firenze]] been attacked?''
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===Renovations===
===Renovations===
Ezio Auditore consults an [[Architects|architect]] regarding the renovation of the brothel. After the renovations are complete Ezio pays a visit to the brothel.
Ezio Auditore consults an [[Architects|architect]] regarding the renovation of the brothel. After the renovations are complete Ezio pays a visit to the brothel.
[[File:Conversation.jpg|thumb|right]]
*'''Claudia:''' ''Welcome to the Rosa in Fiore (Blooming Rose), as you can see, the most popular brothel in Roma.''
*[[File:Highstakes2.jpg|thumb|250px|The Rosa in Fiore during the renovation.]]'''Claudia:''' ''Welcome to the Rosa in Fiore (Blooming Rose), as you can see, the most popular brothel in Roma.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''My money went well invested.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''My money went well invested.''
*'''Claudia:''' ''Here I keep a list of the skills taught to my girls.'' (Pointing to a board on the wall).
*'''Claudia:''' ''Here I keep a list of the skills taught to my girls.'' (Pointing to a board on the wall).
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*'''Ezio:''' ''Nessun problema. (No problem.)''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Nessun problema. (No problem.)''
*'''Maria:''' ''Ezio, the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] make it difficult for Claudia's girls. There are several things you can do to that would aid them...''
*'''Maria:''' ''Ezio, the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] make it difficult for Claudia's girls. There are several things you can do to that would aid them...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I will keep that in mind. Anything else?''
*[[File:Highstakes3.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio speaks with Maria and Claudia.]]'''Ezio:''' ''I will keep that in mind. Anything else?''
*'''Claudia:''' ''No. Ezio--''
*'''Claudia:''' ''No. Ezio--''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Did you find Caterina?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Did you find Caterina?''
*'''Claudia:''' ''We are working on it.''
*'''Claudia:''' ''We are working on it.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Bene. (Good.) Come to see me at Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island) with her location.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Bene. (Good.) Come to see me at Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island) with her location.''
==Outcome==
==Outcome==
Ezio renovates the Riose in Fiore and Claudia runs the Guild of Courtesans. Claudia and the courtesans will now help the [[Assassins]]. They are tasked by Ezio to find Caterina.
Ezio renovates the Riose in Fiore and Claudia runs the Guild of Courtesans. Claudia and the courtesans will now help the [[Assassins]]. They are tasked by Ezio to find Caterina.
Ezio Auditore knocks on the door of Rosa in Fiore. and speaks to a courtesan. They are interrupted by another courtesan with the news that the owner has been captured. Ezio decides to rescue her and pay her ransom. He is betrayed however, by the slave traders, who kill her after taking the ransom. Ezio kills them in return. Afterwards, Ezio returns to the Rosa in Fiore and is shocked to find his mother and sister there. He renovates the brothel and puts Claudia in charge of running the business.
The slaver slits Solari's throat, killing her, then orders his men to attack Ezio. Ezio swiftly eliminates all the slavers and takes his money back.
Reunion
Later he returns to the brothel to inform the courtesans about the fate of Solari. However he is surprised to see his mother and sister waiting for him.
File:Highstakes4.jpgEzio is shocked to learn of his family's presence in Rome.Ezio:Mother? Sister?
Maria:Ezio. Ser (Sir) Machiavelli said that you might be here.
Ezio:What are you doing in Roma? Has Firenze been attacked?
Claudia:No. Or, rather I do not know. We did not go to Firenze.
Ezio:Why?
Claudia:Ezio, we want to help.
Ezio:I was trying to help you by sending you to Firenze.
Courtesan:Where is Madonna Solari?
Ezio:She's dead.
Courtesan:Merda. (Shit.)
Lucia:What now. Will we have to close?
Ezio:You cannot close. I need your help.
Courtesan:Messere (Mister), without someone who can run things, we are finished.
Claudia:I'll do it.
Ezio:You do not belong here, Claudia.
Claudia:I know how to run a business. I ran Uncle Mario's for years.
Ezio:This is different.
Maria:What alternative do you have, Ezio?
Ezio:You do this, Claudia, and you are on your own.
Claudia:I've been on my own for twenty years.
Ezio:Fine. I intend to repair the brothel. This place is a real mess. And I want your courtesans to find Caterina Sforza.
Claudia:You can count on us.
Renovations
Ezio Auditore consults an architect regarding the renovation of the brothel. After the renovations are complete Ezio pays a visit to the brothel.
File:Highstakes2.jpgThe Rosa in Fiore during the renovation.Claudia:Welcome to the Rosa in Fiore (Blooming Rose), as you can see, the most popular brothel in Roma.
Ezio:My money went well invested.
Claudia:Here I keep a list of the skills taught to my girls. (Pointing to a board on the wall).
Ezio:You are not teaching them much.
Claudia:Think you can do better?
Ezio:Nessun problema. (No problem.)
Maria:Ezio, the Borgia make it difficult for Claudia's girls. There are several things you can do to that would aid them...
File:Highstakes3.jpgEzio speaks with Maria and Claudia.Ezio:I will keep that in mind. Anything else?
Claudia:No. Ezio--
Ezio:Did you find Caterina?
Claudia:We are working on it.
Ezio:Bene. (Good.) Come to see me at Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island) with her location.
Outcome
Ezio renovates the Riose in Fiore and Claudia runs the Guild of Courtesans. Claudia and the courtesans will now help the Assassins. They are tasked by Ezio to find Caterina.
Trivia
To achieve full synchroniztion the player should not swim.
Oddly enough, you can not walk over, loot, or carry Solari's corpse.
