User blog comment:D. Cello/Assassinews 01/17 -- ACW New Admin, key Ubisoft figure leaves AC/@comment-4406357-20120119115419/@comment-5503561-20120120152709

Maybe it was just Ezio's age showing, but I agree he didn't feel the same as in the previous games. I personally didn't see the connection developing between him and Sofia. The way the story went any random girl could've been used in her place and it wouldn't feel all that different.

Also yes, "You, random Assassin number three with a recycled face which we only know was named in the novel, Yusuf thought highly of you, lead the guild."