He needed to use a distraction, and quick.

The yelling of templars behind him was the one thing that made his heart race against his chest. It was an exciting feeling, but oh so dreadful at the same time he swore he could feel the thumping reach his ears. He had wasted enough time running across rooftops to know it was time to take the chase to the ground.

Distraction, distraction...

And there you were, so painfully oblivious to the fact you'd be the victim of his antics. Perfect, as he deemed, and he didn't stop to think about his actions any longer until he had passed his arm right through yours, taking you away from the stand you perused and deeper into the crowd.

"I finally found you, tesoro!" He shot you a meaningful look, enough to mask the nervousness that he felt at the thought you'd rat out his position, and it was only after the templars ran past you both that he showcased his best apologetic smile.

"I'd be dead if it weren't for you, grazie."