"Desmond? No, who is he?" Malik asked, curious even if he frowns. "If you were looking for the Apple, I do not have it and if Altair ever listens to me before either of us die it will be long gone from anywhere either of us know of by your time."

Malik's... not exactly a fan of the Pieces of Eden.

"However, if you want to look at some maps I have made you are more than welcome to do so. It is about the only other thing I have done that is of much interest to future historians. Maps are always useful."