"Oh I know, he has big shoes to fill." Desmond wouldn't say he liked someone else more than him, exactly, but there were times that Altair was everything he needed, and times where he was a little Much. Desmond spent a long time in his life. It would never stop being weird how much he knew.

"But the man is not so much about the careless fun. Because he critiques form and gives technique suggestions." Just like Malik. These people. Ugh. So serious. He makes a face at him and smiles. A very small smile, but it exists. "Then again, it's pretty cool you guys got through that whole rivalry thing. Most people can't do that."