"The Animus was pretty experimental. The first time it was used on me, it kept kicking me out because the machine was overheating. I did get something for my troubles, though."

Desmond taps his temple again.

"The Bleeding Effect gives me the talents of my ancestors, as well as their memories. I've got this thing called 'Eagle Vision' that lets me know if I can trust someone, because they glow either blue or red when I look at 'em, but...the spy I mentioned? She showed up blue. You do too. That's supposed to mean I can trust someone, but it doesn't always work out that way."