Benvenuto

Benvenuto (Italian: Welcome) is a memory in Assassin's Creed II.

Description
After arriving in Venice by boat from Romagna, Ezio and Leonardo da Vinci take a quick tour of Venice, led by the local Alvise da Vilandino. During the tour, Ezio notices the corrupted state of the city, and witnesses the unlawful arrest of a merchant by some guards. Ezio is then robbed by a few thieves, one of which turns out to be Rosa, who becomes a future ally of Ezio's. After a quick tour, they arrive at Leonardo's new workshop, which resembles the one he had in Florence. After a quick hug Ezio continues to his own businesses.

Dialogue
Ezio and Leonardo arrive in Venice. They are met by Alvise da Vilandino. Ezio and Leonardo follow Alvise through Venice to his new workshop. They see a group of gaurds walking towards a merchant at a fish stand. They proceed to destroy his fish stand. The three continue the tour. They soon arrive at another shop. Leonardo sees a minature wooden figurine on display and picks it up. A group of thieves run by and bump Ezio, stealing his money. He first glimpses Rosa. Leonardo returns the figurine and they continue until they arrive at the Palazzo della Seta. The merchant walks up to the entrance of the Palazzo and speaks with the guards''. '' They carry him away. Ezio, Leonardo and Alvise continue to the workshop. Alvise holds out his hand for a tip, but only recieves a pat on the shoulder from Leonardo. He walks away disappointed. Leonardo holds out his arms, and the player can choose to hug him or not.
 * Alvise: Messer da Vinci? 
 * Leonardo: Yes? 
 * Alvise: Buongiorno e ben arrivato! I am Alvise. Il Signor Dona has asked that I escort you to the workshop. Are you ready? 
 * Alvise: Ah, Venezia! What other place is as beautiful, as stable, as perfect? Come, I will show you her wonders! Our first stop, the Rialto bridge! Behold the elegance with which she spans the Grand Canal; a symbol of Venetian unity and pride! Let us continue. Here we are: San Giacomo di Rialto. Oldest church in Venezia. Isn't she beautiful? And her clock tower? Magnifico! Come, come! There's more to see! No other city can match the size of Venezia's markets. Be it spices or silk, from near and far, there is.....there is....
 * Gaurd 1: You were told to stay home! 
 * Merchant: But the rent is paid! I have every right to sell here! 
 * Gaurd 1: Emilio disagrees! 
 * Merchant: No, stop! Stop! 
 * Alvise: Let us continue the tour...elsewhere. 
 * Leonardo: (nods nervously) 
 * Leonardo: Look! Isn't it amazing? Would you mind buying it for me? I...uh...I left my money with my bags. 
 * Ezio: Hey! Mind your step, coglione (jerk)! 
 * Alvise: And here we have the Palazzo della Seta, home to Emilio Barbarigo. Normally, I'd suggest a closer look, but...with the way things are now....
 * Ezio: Why? What's happened? 
 * Alvise: He is attempting to unify the merchants beneath a single banner. There's been resistance, some of it violent. 
 * Ezio: What kind of resistance? 
 * Alvise: They say they're fighting for the people; for freedom or some such nonsense. Baggianate (Nonsense), if you ask me. 
 * Merchant: They destroyed my stand. I demand compensation! 
 * Gaurd 2: Here you are, then. (he guts the merchant with the back end of his spear) 
 * Merchant: The Doge will know about this! I'll report you to the Council! 
 * Gaurd 3: Good luck with that, my friend. (Guards 2 and 4 grab him) 
 * Merchant: What are you doing?! 
 * Gaurd 4: You're under arrest for disrupting commerce. 
 * Merchant: What?! You just invented that! There's no such law! 
 * Gaurd 4: There is now. 
 * Merchant: No! Stop! 
 * Alvise: And now, I present to you, your workshop, Ser da Vinci! We spared no expense in its design! You'll see it is perfect; as if you never left Firenze! I wish you great success and hope you enjoy Venezia as much as she enjoys having you. 
 * Leonardo: So, here we are! Exciting, isn't it? Care to come in? 
 * Ezio: Maybe later. I need to visit the Palazzo della Seta; try and gain an auidence with Emilio. 
 * Leonardo: As you wish, but should you find yourself with free time or another Codex page, don't hesitate to visit. My door is always open. 
 * Ezio: Grazie (Thank you), my friend. 
 * Leonardo: Di nulla (It's nothing). 

Outcome
Ezio and Leonardo arrive in Venice and Ezio sees Rosa for the first time.

Trivia

 * During this memory is the only time in the entire game in which you can see seekers wielding long swords.