The Guardian, Part 1

The Guardian, Part 1 is a memory in Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

Description
Ezio's Apprentice informs him of merchants being bribed by the Templars. They then decide to investigate the market and meet with the man who provided the bribes.

Dialogue
Ezio meets his Apprentice. Ezio and his Apprentice start their investigation into the market. They soon find two men conversing. Ezio searches the market for clues of Templar influence. Ezio speaks to an important merchant. Ezio speaks with his Apprentice again. Ezio and his Apprentice make their way to Theodorus. Ezio confronts Theodorus.
 * Ezio: Buon giorno. (Good day). How have you taken to your new post?
 * Apprentice: I do my best, Ezio, but it is no easy task to oversee a district in constant peril.
 * Ezio: Peril? What has happened?
 * Apprentice: Despite our presence, the influence of Templar money is strong. Most of the merchants here are still taking bribes.
 * Ezio: Damnazione. (Damn.) We should talk to the people, and get a feeling for their mood. Vieni. (Come.)
 * Apprentice: Most of the merchants who have sold their allegiance are Greek, and I am not ashamed to say that I understand why.
 * Ezio: Then you are a better citizen than most, efendim (my friend). We cannot expect men to find any comfort in having been conquered. But just as they have a right to demand dignity from the Ottomans, the Byzantines have an obligation to keep the innocents safe from harm. This requires a careful balancing act, and we should not be surprised if we stumble from time to time.
 * Guardian: May the Father of Understanding guide and keep you.
 * Ezio: This is an impressive take for a single day.
 * Merchant: What business is it of yours how quickly I make my money? I take care of my neighbours, and they take care of me.
 * Ezio: How did you come across this incredible sum of money?
 * Merchant: Where did you learn your manners, Italyani (Italian)? In the court of the Borgia? Clear away from my shop!
 * Merchant: Bless you, brother! May God shine his radiance upon you.
 * Ezio: A large sum for him as well.
 * Ezio: Salute, amico (To your health, friend.) Forgive me for asking, but the insignia on this chest... what does it mean?
 * Merchant: That? It is the seal of Theodorus Komnenos.
 * Ezio: And he is your benefactor?
 * Merchant: Benefactor? Ohi! (No!) He is my friend, my countryman. And one of the wealthiest men in this district, despite our new masters.
 * Ezio: Of course. Grazie. (Thank you.)
 * Ezio: What do you think? Shall we pay Theodorus a visit?
 * Apprentice: I do not want to start a fight we cannot justify, Ezio.
 * Ezio: Not do I, and if we can find a way to avoid bloodshed, we will. But if the Templars are behind this, that will give us few options.
 * Theodorus: What! Then thousand akçe is not enough? Did he actually say that? Is he mad? Does he think I piss money? Far be it for me to question how these Templars work, but I have been hemorshaging money ever since I came into their company. Find me a quill, quickly! I believe I will write these men a sternly worded missive, packed with subtle barbs and tawdry insinuations. If that does not get their attention, I don't know what will.
 * Ezio: Theodorus. Buon giorno. (Good day.)
 * Theodorus: Ah! W-who are you?
 * Ezio: You have been quite free with your money lately, and the Assassins would like to know what your generosity purchased.
 * Theodorus: Assassins. You? Both of you?
 * Apprentice: Calm, efendi (sir). We mean no harm.
 * Theodorus: I don't want to die! Please! Spare my troubled soul! The Templars have corrupted me. I am a good man at heart.
 * Ezio: Keep watch over this one. When he has regained his sanity, we will talk.

Outcome
Ezio and his Apprentice find the source of the bribes and persuade the man to stop funding the Templar activities in the district.

Trivia

 * To gain full Synchronization, Ezio must not get into open conflict during his infiltration.