Master Abbas? [ well if Malik hadn't been convinced that something was wrong here before, he certainly is now. Abbas? really? why would anyone ever think that Abbas of all people could ever be Master of the Order. ] I think the heat must have gotten to you. Abbas is hardly the type of man that could ever lead the Order and his skill does nothing to make up for that. The Master's name is Altaïr and he has certainly not forbidden physical training.

[ the idea of Altaïr being the Master is still strange, as it would be if anyone else he's known for so long became Master, but certainly that idea is no where near as strange as the idea of Abbas being Master. at least Altaïr has proven himself worthy of the position. ]

Do you really think it wise to challenge someone who clearly outranks you? You claim that you have not trained in years, but I am supposed to feel threatened by a man who has shown no signs of being a decent Assassin. [ Malik only rests his hand on his own sword, not making any other attempt to prepare for an attack, should one come. he will fight if he has to, though he isn't in the mood for it. there are answers he wants and a battle will bring none of them.] I will concern myself with whatever I wish and I wish to know where you received your sword. Whether or not you choose to believe the truth makes no difference to me.