[Ezio shakes his head, almost helplessly.]

You'll find the rest of the word cares very much about innovation. Adaptation, hmm? It is as important to culture as it is to warfare. That is why the Italians have the greatest armies in Europa right now; we strive for excellence in the art of war.

[He absently pets Bianca's hip with the arm that is around her, and she starts running a hand along his waistband.

Maria, on the other hand, is just going to offer Connor beer.]