Double Agent
Double Agent was a virtual representation of one of Ezio Auditore's genetic memories, relived by Desmond Miles in 2012 through the Animus.
Description
Ezio Auditore arrived at the door of the Thieves Guild, seeking the aid of their thieves. Here, he met with La Volpe, the head of the guild, who revealed to Ezio that he did not trust Machiavelli and believed him to be a traitor. Ezio then followed La Volpe to spy on Machiavelli, who was seen talking with a city guard. Suddenly, a fight broke out between guards and thieves. Ezio aided the Thieves, and protected an injured thief, Claudio. After ensuring that the young thief was safe, he then lost his Notoriety and returned to La Volpe. Ezio and La Volpe then discussed the renovation of the guild, once finished, Ezio paid an architect to carry out their plans. Ezio and La Volpe then entered the newly renovated guild, where Ezio asked La Volpe to aid him in finding the Apple.
Dialogue
Ezio met La Volpe.
- La Volpe: Ezio!
- Ezio: La Volpe. I am surprised to see you.
- 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 whispered into La Volpe's ear.
- La Volpe: Ah. He is meeting someone in the Trastevere right now. Care to accompany me?
- Ezio: I will follow...
Ezio and La Volpe reached the market and waited, hidden on the rooftops. They saw three Borgia guards and Machiavelli in the alley below.
- La Volpe: What do you make of that?
One of the guards gave Machiavelli a letter, he took it, and promptly left the alley. A group of thieves attacked the guards. One of the thieves was injured in the assault and was unable to move. Two crossbowmen advanced onto the injured thief.
- Claudio: Help!
- Trimalchio: 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 killed all the guards in the ally, and approached Claudio.
- Ezio: Quick hide from the guards.
- Claudio: I cannot. They are going to kill me.
- Ezio: Pay attention. Do what I do.
Ezio and Claudio moved along with the crowd unnoticed by the guards, they eventually reached the docks to meet Volpe and Trimalchio.
- Trimalchio: 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.
After losing his notoriety, Ezio returned 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 consulted an architect about the repairs for the building. When they were complete, he paid a visit to La Volpe and his new inn.
- 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: Molto bene (Very good). Come to Isola Tiberina (Tiber Island) with your findings.
- La Volpe: I shall.
Outcome
Ezio saved Claudio and renovated the thieves guild to look like an inn. La Volpe and the thieves would 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.
Gallery
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Ezioa nd La Volpe near the inn. -
Ezio and La Volpe spying. -
The Thieves attacking the Borgia guards. -
Ezio and Claudio walk along with the crowd. -
The inn during renovation.
