Assassins Preference- What do they do with their kids?
An old request from Anon! I decided not to go past Syndicate protagonists because I havenāt played Origins, and only a little of Odyssey, and I stuck with the main protagonists for the sake of time.
Altair He would teach them all the life skills an Assassin would need to survive and carry out their tasks. He would often take them to busy places and give them aĀ āmissionā to test their skills once theyāre old enough in his eyes. He would be a strict mentor, having learned from his own pride and arrogance when he was young. When he wasnāt actively teaching them assassin skills, heād be more likely to leave them to their own devices, provided they were old enough to look after themself. Heād tell them stories of his own youth (toned down on the violent details, only covering vague details about the way he killed his enemies and focusing more on how he evaded danger). Heād try to spin his stories to impart wisdom on them in a way that wasnāt so obvious.Ā
Ezio As an old(er) man, heās not so quick to offense, and is able to let himself be more open to his kids. Depending on where he had his child(ren) live, heād take them to see the sights of the bigger cities nearby, keeping a close eye on them at all times so they didnāt get into trouble. He wouldnāt tell them about their Assassin lineage until they were around the age he found out about it, but heād teach them how to climb by sneaking outside with them when their mother wasnāt looking and climbing up to the roof to stare out into the landscape. Heād tell them stories, both real and made up. If they were caught, heād begin to sing in hopes of lessening their motherās discipline. Heād take them riding if they were old enough to stay mounted on a horse, but if they werenāt, heād let them sit with him. Besides that, heād do whatever his child(ren) wanted- he was a softie for them and he wouldnāt hide it.
ConnorĀ Weāve already gotten a glimpse at what heād do with his child(ren). Heād teach them to track, hunt, and navigate the land with ease. Heād teach them the traditions of their people, and maybe when they were old enough heād take them to Boston or New York, and depending on how it went for them heād take them back every so often. Heād let them roam the Homestead, trusting the other members of the community to keep an eye on them for the most part. However, he warns them not to venture too far into the wilderness alone. When they were older than ten, heād take them sailing, letting them stand at the wheel but keeping a guiding hand nearby in case things got out of control (the wind and sea is not exactly consistent).Ā
Edward Weāve also gotten a glimpse at Edward as a father! As a man of wealth, he is happy to dote on his children, keeping them in line but offering advice on how to commit mischief around the house without their mother catching on. Heād cover for them if they ever did arouse suspicion. Heād take them to experience things he never got to as a kid, or as a young man. Performances of all sorts, fine dining, all of it. He considered taking them sailing, though depending on their age heād be less likely to do so. He at least took them all sailing once, reliving his youth quietly while his children experienced the open sea, possibly for the first time.Ā
Haytham I donāt count what Haytham did in the games asĀ āfatheringā. With a child he actually got a chance to raise, heād be distant at first, but as it got older heād impart all the teachings of the Order on them, without divulging the true nature of it. Heād emphasize fighting and developing their tact, being an unrelenting mentor for both. Heād often take them along to templar business if it wasnāt overly dangerous. Heād end up leaving them to their own devices while he worked in the shadows. When they neared adulthood, heād send them on templar missions while tailing them to watch how theyāve grown. If they were successful, heād offer critiques but also a few bits of praise. If they failed, they would expect to get a sigh and a condescending comment, but little else. Heād fix it himself.Ā
Arno Heād be a calm, but somewhat distant father. By the time heās had his child, heās grown a little less hostile to the world. Heād take them to the Cafe-Theatre, watching shows with them and introducing them to the staff (unless, of course, they still live in the Cafe-Theatre). Heād take them out of Paris often, onĀ āadventuresā into the countryside with their mother. Itās a good escape for him mentally, and he takes the time to focus on the childās fun. When they were old enough, heād take them to Versailles, telling them stories from his childhood. Heād avoid too much detail on the people- he still mourns Elise even if he found love again.Ā
Evie Evie may be straight-laced most of the time, but she can be an entirely different person around her child. She encourages use of the imagination, taking them to bookshops and encouraging them to read as much as they could. Sheās play board games with them, hoping theyād learn how to strategize from the many games they play. On nice evenings, sheād take them around London, visiting the parks and enjoying the street performances. Sheād teach them all about flowers, and if they showed an interest, would show them how to press flowers to preserve them for longer. If her child was her daughter, sheād spend a lot of time putting her hair into nice updos, but rarely would she force her into a dress. If her child were a boy, sheād be sure to keep him from following the example of her uncle- though, she supposes, either child is just as likely to follow Jacobās example.Ā
Jacob Heād be a father with a lot of ideas, some of which are even good! Heād take them exploring London, showing them the train and letting his old friends look after them for a little bit so they got more interesting experiences. Heād encourage any bold action, to an extent. Depending on when he had the kid, he either learned quite a bit from Jack, or will scramble to keep them safe when Jack begins his bloody spree across London. Heād teach them to fight, and patch up any wounds they get in scraps with other kids. When theyāre old enough, he gives them their own grappling hook and tells them not to do anything he wouldnāt do with it (which isnāt as much as he thinks).
Desmond Heās be an awkward father, for sure. Not really used to being around kids, he treats his young kid like they were made of glass. As they grew older, heād try to take them to movies, restaurants, parks... all fairly local and within his limited budget. He tries his best to support their interests, whether that be by buying them crayons and coloring books or signing them up for a martial arts class. Eventually he gets better at budgeting so he can support them better, and if he can get involved he wonāt run away, though he certainly wouldnāt be insistent on always being with his kid. He gives them space, but lets them know that heās always there if they want him.Ā