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Malik had first met Maria in Masyaf, when she and Altair returned from their travels. Those stationed at the barbican were the first to see the Mentor’s arrival with his strange companion. Word of the “woman” spread like fire and soon all gathered round to see. Altair’s plans had been made known, but to actually see the woman still felt like scandal. Malik waited atop the steps near the master study and watched the commotion from on high. His sharp gaze drawn to the unfamiliar figure by Altair’s side. There in the flesh stood the infamous De Sable decoy, Maria Thorpe. Within their correspondence, Altair had give