She had a bit of a complicated look in her eyes, "Cole," She then looked at the other man and her eyes flashed a bit of hatred, "didn't you tell these pig headed donkeys that this frame job is a waste of time? Or, are they scared that the outer branch will follow me when I leave the clan?"
She looked at Cole who lowered his head in shame at her question. The Elder said, "What are you talking about girl? No one framed you, you obviously did kill Ren."
She said condescendingly, "I think you got stupider in your old age. Why would I kill Ren? I have a good relationship with my brother and I hadn't seen him for a couple weeks due to work. Cole and my friends can testify."
He moved to smack her which, made Ezio tense as he could see what happened through his eagle vision. He was about to move to protect her but, Cole quickly grabbed the elders wrist. He said, "Master Liara is right, she was either at Jiaolong Lake or at Sanctuary Hotel helping on the remodel for the past 2 weeks. Even if you kidnap Souei and make me catch her, it won't change the facts."
The elder glared at Cole before harumphing out of the room. Cole showed an apologetic look before bowing to Liara, "I will tell the patriarch about this and accept any punishment you give." When she was about to say something he said, "I was trained to be your shadow, I have failed my duty. I know you well enough that you won't punish me due to my circumstances but, I know my guilt."
She exhaled, "I know, you see Souei as your son and those pig headed donkeys are using that against you." She looked down to think, "I think I know someone that can help get him back."
Cole said, "You aren't going to tell me to go to Lucca. She's a great hacker and engineer but, she's also an annoying brat."
She chuckled, "no, not her; he's more mature. He should be able to meet you in an hour at the lake. If he helps or not, I don't know." She would ask Ezio his opinion before giving him an order.
She thought, 'System, how many points to give Ezio and his assassins knowledge on assassin techniques from his era to now?'
*Ding, 60sp to enhance Ezio Auditore's assassination skills. Does host wish to buy?*
Cole nodded before leaving to inform the patriarch. When he left she asked, "Ezio?" She then saw him poke his head up before climbing onto the windowsil.
Ezio said, "Signora, do you want me to help him? Though giving me an hour to meet him, isn't it a little long?"
She said, "I wanted to get your opinion and give you a gift before you officially meet my cousin." She knew that she wasn't talented in political or military affairs. Survival skills and medical sure, ask her to fight or make a business deal with nobles; sorry, no can do.
Ezio said, "I don't know much about the situation or this era. If it was in my own era then I can easily rescue but, I'm not sure if I can with today's technology. If you order us to, we will do our best to complete your request. I can't guarantee we can complete it one hundred percent but, we can try."
She said, "I know you don't know much about this world. All I am asking is that you go and listen to the situation. If you think you can rescue Souei safely, go ahead." She moved to go to the window and held his arm to make sure he didn't fall before having the system spend 60sp on giving them more assassination skills throughout the ages.
Ezio was a bit surprised before he closed his eyes and accepted the information. After a few minutes, he gently moved her hand and kissed it. He said, "Thank you Signora for this inheritance, I will try to be worthy of your trust." She blushed a bit as she wasn't used to this treatment. He chuckled finding it a little cute, "I will go to the others and check out your cousins situation. When we are done helping your cousin, I will be sure to rescue you and restore your honor."
She warned, "If you need help, you can go to the Sanctuary Hotel. The owners are friends of mine but, I suggest going in modern clothes. You may be able to get away with it at a couple places in the late spring or summer however, you may be surrounded and annoyed by nerds and geeks."
He bowed his head, "I understand, may I ask if I should say anything if they don't believe me?" He thought, 'Our uniform is eye catching in this era, we'll have to adapt and use the inheritance well. I must make sure that I make enough merit for the brotherhood to have some status in Signora Liara's eyes.'
She thought for a second, "The four beasts protect the earth and sky, Sanctuary protects the people. It's cheesy but, it was an idea that me and my friends had years ago."
He said gently, "It isn't cheesy, Signora;" He bowed his head before he moved to leave to get his men ready for the task.