Ezio Auditore arrives at the door of the Thieves Guild, here, he meets with La Volpe, the head of the guild, who reveals to Ezio that he does not trust Machiavelli and believes him to be a traitor. Ezio then follows La Volpe to spy on Machaivelli, who is talking with a city guard. Suddenly, a fight breaks out between guards and thieves. Ezio aids the Thieves, and protects an injured thief, Claudio. After ensuring that the young thief is safe, he then to loses his Notoriety and returns to La Volpe. Ezio and La Volpe then discuss the renovation of the guild, once finished, Ezio pays an architect to carry out their plans.
La Volpe:And why have you appeared at my door? Wait, I know the answer.
Ezio:You always do.
La Volpe:You want to put my spies to work.
Ezio:Then, join me.
La Volpe:In aiding Machiavelli? No thank you. That man is a traitor to our Order.
Ezio:A serious allegation, coming from a thief. What is your proof?
La Volpe:He was an ambassador to the Papal court and traveled as the personal guest of Cesare himself. I also know he abandoned you right before the Villa attack.
Ezio:Machiavelli may not please all tastes, but he is an Assassin, not a traitor.
La Volpe:I am not convinced.
A thief whispers into La Volpe's ear.
Machiavelli meeting a guard.
La Volpe:Ah. He is meeting someone in the Trastevere right now. Care to accompany me?
Ezio:I will follow...
Ezio and La Volpe reach the market and wait, hidden on the rooftops. They see three Borgia guards and Machiavelli in the alley below.
La Volpe:What do you make of that?
One of the guards gives Machiavelli a letter, he takes it, and promptly leaves the alley.
Saving Claudio
A group of thieves attack the guards. One of the thieves is injured in the assault and is unable to move. Two crossbowmen advance onto the injured thief.
Claudio:Help!
Thief:Volpe, my son Claudio has been injured!
Ezio:They are going to shoot him.
La Volpe:I will kill these. Go! Get the others. (Pointing towards a group of crossbowmen on the opposite roof.)
Ezio kills all the guards in the ally, and approaches Claudio.
Ezio and Claudio move along with the crowd unnoticed by the guards, they eventually reach the docks to meet Volpe.
Thief:Claudio! Molte grazie, Messere. (Thank you very much, Mister.)
Ezio:Keep out of sight for a while, intesi (understood)?
La Volpe:The guards are looking for you.
Ezio:I see they have posters up.
La Volpe:Then rip them down. You can pay the Heralds a few florins to silence them.
Ezio:Or I can eliminate witnesses.
La Volpe:You know how to disappear.
Renovation of the Guild
After losing his notoriety, Ezio returns to Volpe.
La Volpe:What a night this has been.
Ezio:Volpe, listen to me. I know what we saw, but you have nothing to fear from Machiavelli, I am sure of it.
La Volpe:I have you to thank for saving Claudio's life. If you believe Machiavelli remains loyal to the order, I trust you.
Ezio:So what of the thieves?
La Volpe:We had plans to repair this old building but, now that you and I are working together, I would like to know what you think.
Ezio:We need to make sure the Borgia stay away. Perhaps it could look like an inn.
La Volpe:Yes. Hmm, I like that idea.
Ezio:Then I will make it so.
Ezio consults an architect about the repairs for the building. When they are complete, he pays a visit to La Volpe and his new inn.
File:Theivesguild.jpgLa Volpe Addormentata during Ezio's renovation.La Volpe:Welcome. Ezio, to La Volpe Addormentata (The Sleeping Fox).
Ezio:The inn looks perfect. No one will ever suspect its real purpose.
La Volpe:The guild will be run from here. Visit me whenever you like. There might be objectives to pursue that will help our cause in the city. (La Volpe shows Ezio into a side room).
Ezio:I see you thieves compete against each other.
La Volpe:You can participate, if you wish. Perhaps you will show them a thing or two. Ah yes , I forgot. We have gambling. It is a great source of income, especially since we ensure that the Borgia guards lose.
Ezio:One last thing, I need your spies to find the Apple. It has been taken from me.
La Volpe:We are searching the city for it already.
Ezio saves Claudio and renovates the thieves guild to look like a inn. La Volpe and the thieves will now help Ezio find the Apple.
Trivia
To achieve full synchronization the player must not be detected while reducing Notoriety and has to remain undetected until rejoining La Volpe at the Thieves Guild.
Ezio and Claudio walk along with the crowd.
Claudio re-united with his father.
Ezio assures Volpe about Machiavelli.
