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Benvenuto (English: Welcome) is a memory in Assassin's Creed II.
Description
Alvise leading Ezio and Leonardo.
After arriving in Venice by boat from Romagna, Ezio and Leonardo da Vinci take a quick tour of Venice, led by a 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 then notices a group of thieves run past him, 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.
- 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?
Ezio and Leonardo follow Alvise through Venice to his new workshop.
- 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....
They see a group of guards walking towards a merchant at a fish stand.
- Guard 1: You were told to stay home!
- Merchant: But the rent is paid! I have every right to sell here!
- Guard 1: Emilio disagrees!
They proceed to destroy his fish stand.
- Merchant: No, stop! Stop!
- Alvise: Let us continue the tour...elsewhere.
- Leonardo: (nods nervously)
Ezio watching the merchant's stand is destroyed.
The three continue the tour. They soon arrive at another shop. Leonardo sees a miniature wooden figurine on display and picks it up.
- Leonardo: Look! Isn't it amazing? Would you mind buying it for me? I...uh...I left my money with my bags.
A group of thieves run by and bump Ezio, stealing his money. He first glimpses Rosa.
- Ezio: Hey! Mind your step, coglione (jerk)!
Leonardo returns the figurine and they continue until they arrive at the Palazzo della Seta.
- 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.
Ezio with Alvise and Leonardo viewing the Palazzo della Seta.
The merchant walks up to the entrance of the Palazzo and speaks with the guards.
- Merchant: They destroyed my stand. I demand compensation!
- Guard 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!
- Guard 3: Good luck with that, my friend. (Guards 2 and 4 grab him)
- Merchant: What are you doing?!
- Guard 4: You're under arrest for disrupting commerce.
- Merchant: What?! You just invented that! There's no such law!
- Guard 4: There is now.
- Merchant: No! Stop!
They carry him away. Ezio, Leonardo and Alvise continue to the workshop.
- 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.
Ezio and Leonardo outside the new workshop.
Alvise holds out his hand for a tip, but only receives a pat on the shoulder from Leonardo. He walks away disappointed.
- 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 audience 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.
Ezio hugs Leonardo.
- Leonardo: Di nulla. (It's nothing.)
Outcome
Ezio and Leonardo arrive in Venice and Ezio sees Rosa for the first time.
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