*'''Phoibe:''' ''It wasn't so bad. Last time, they put a cloth in my mouth so I'd stop biting.''
*'''Phoibe:''' ''It wasn't so bad. Last time, they put a cloth in my mouth so I'd stop biting.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe, just... be careful. You're alone now, since -''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe, just... be careful. You're alone now, since—''
*'''Phoibe:''' ''Since my parents died? I'm OK, I've got you! And you've got me and [[Markos]]. We're your family, right?''
*'''Phoibe:''' ''Since my parents died? I'm OK, I've got you! And you've got me and [[Markos]]. We're your family, right?''
At this statement, Kassandra drifted back in time to a memory involving [[Nikolaos]] and training.
At this statement, Kassandra drifted back in time to a memory involving [[Nikolaos]] and training.
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*'''Nikolaos:''' ''A Spartan rises as soon as they've fallen. Ready your staff. Widen your stance. A soldier grounds themselves. Good, good. Approach me.''
*'''Nikolaos:''' ''A Spartan rises as soon as they've fallen. Ready your staff. Widen your stance. A soldier grounds themselves. Good, good. Approach me.''
Kassandra screamed right before attacking.
Kassandra screamed right before attacking.
*'''Myrrine:''' ''That's enough, Nikolaos. The sun's going down. Time to eat - don't you think?''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''That's enough, Nikolaos. The sun's going down. Time to eat – don't you think?''
Nikolaos waved Kassandra off, so Kassandra approached Myrinne and her baby.
Nikolaos waved Kassandra off, so Kassandra approached Myrinne and her baby.
*'''Young Kassandra:''' ''What are we eating tonight?''
*'''Young Kassandra:''' ''What are we eating tonight?''
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''But I'm here now.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''But I'm here now.''
*'''Duris:''' ''Look, I was a little late paying. Now Markos says I owe him double because of interest. I don't have it to spare!''
*'''Duris:''' ''Look, I was a little late paying. Now Markos says I owe him double because of interest. I don't have it to spare!''
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|-|Then you shouldn't have borrowed the money.=
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You should have thought of that when you borrowed the drachmae, Duris.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You should have thought of that when you borrowed the drachmae, Duris.''
*'''Duris:''' ''But, my family -''
*'''Duris:''' ''But, my family—''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's hot. I'm in a bad mood, and you're going to pay. We both know it. The question is, what do I break first - you or your merchandise.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's hot. I'm in a bad mood, and you're going to pay. We both know it. The question is, what do I break first – you or your merchandise.''
|-|You're right. Double is too much.=
|-|You're right. Double is too much.=
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Double? That's robbery.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Double? That's robbery.''
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''You know him, he's... extreme. If you pay him, this will all be over with.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You know him, he's... extreme. If you pay him, this will all be over with.''
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*'''Duris:''' ''You tell Markos I've paid enough already! I won't bow to - to - to a mercenary! Or to someone foolish enough to borrow money from the Cyclops.''
*'''Duris:''' ''You tell Markos I've paid enough already! I won't bow to – to – to a mercenary! Or to someone foolish enough to borrow money from the Cyclops.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''From the Cyclops? That's how he bought his vineyard?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''From the Cyclops? That's how he bought his vineyard?''
*'''Duris:''' ''Look, I know you'd be dead without Markos - what with him taking you off the street as a kid. But you know what he's doing is crazy!''
*'''Duris:''' ''Look, I know you'd be dead without Markos – what with him taking you off the street as a kid. But you know what he's doing is crazy!''
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|-|I won't leave without the drachmae.=
|-|I won't leave without the drachmae.=
*'''Kassandra:''' '' ''Maláka''! Still, that doesn't change the drachmae you owe.''
*'''Kassandra:''' '' ''Maláka''! Still, that doesn't change the drachmae you owe.''
*'''Duris:''' ''Face it - once the Cyclops gets hold of you, you'll both be dead!''
*'''Duris:''' ''Face it – once the Cyclops gets hold of you, you'll both be dead!''
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If players choose to break Duris's wares.=
If players choose to break Duris's wares.=
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*'''Markos:''' ''Could I have an extension?''
*'''Markos:''' ''Could I have an extension?''
*'''Brute:''' ''When he sails back to [[Kephallonia]], he'll come and ''break'' you as soon as he docks. ''If'' you don't get it.''
*'''Brute:''' ''When he sails back to [[Kephallonia]], he'll come and ''break'' you as soon as he docks. ''If'' you don't get it.''
*'''Markos:''' ''Now, let's be civil -''
*'''Markos:''' ''Now, let's be civil—''
*'''Brute:''' ''You can't hide behind your glorious ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' forever, Markos. He'll kill ''you'', the mercenary, ''and'' that little runt girl that hangs around.''
*'''Brute:''' ''You can't hide behind your glorious ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' forever, Markos. He'll kill ''you'', the mercenary, ''and'' that little runt girl that hangs around.''
*'''Markos:''' ''Of course! Not a problem! I-I'll get the drachmae!''
*'''Markos:''' ''Of course! Not a problem! I-I'll get the drachmae!''
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who's smiling? I just heard where you got your drachmae for the vineyard. Are you out of your fucking mind?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who's smiling? I just heard where you got your drachmae for the vineyard. Are you out of your fucking mind?''
*'''Markos:''' ''We can get the money back! C-Can't we? I'm sure it's possible!''
*'''Markos:''' ''We can get the money back! C-Can't we? I'm sure it's possible!''
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|-|It's impossible.=
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*'''Markos:''' ''I long for the old days! Remember them? They were simple! You had nothing - young and alone - and I had everything. And I gave you the world! Kephallonia - in the palm of your hand!''
*'''Markos:''' ''I long for the old days! Remember them? They were simple! You had nothing – young and alone – and I had everything. And I gave you the world! Kephallonia – in the palm of your hand!''
Kassandra again was pulled back into a memory.
Kassandra again was pulled back into a memory.
*'''Myrrine:''' ''KASSANDRA...!''
*'''Myrrine:''' ''KASSANDRA...!''
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*'''Markos:''' ''Don't see fishies like you everyday, eh? You hungry? How about we make a deal? I do something for you, you do a few things for me... Everybody wins. Best offer you're gonna get! Think about it!''
*'''Markos:''' ''Don't see fishies like you everyday, eh? You hungry? How about we make a deal? I do something for you, you do a few things for me... Everybody wins. Best offer you're gonna get! Think about it!''
*'''Young Kassandra:''' ''...wait!''
*'''Young Kassandra:''' ''...wait!''
As the memory fades with the pair walking off togather up the beach, Kassandra returned to the present.
As the memory fades with the pair walking off together up the beach, Kassandra returned to the present.
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Kephallonia. Some gift.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Kephallonia. Some gift.''
*'''Markos:''' ''You were nothing with Markos, and look how far we've come! From an orphan on the streets to a ''misthios'' with a hovel.''
*'''Markos:''' ''You were nothing with Markos, and look how far we've come! From an orphan on the streets to a ''misthios'' with a hovel.''
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*'''Drucilla:''' ''I need that wood, Markos. These new bows will be the talk of the island. I can't make anything with those bandit ''malákes'' stopping the wood shipments.''
*'''Drucilla:''' ''I need that wood, Markos. These new bows will be the talk of the island. I can't make anything with those bandit ''malákes'' stopping the wood shipments.''
*'''Markos:''' ''Of course you can't. Why, I was just filling my friend Kassandra in on the details. She already has a plan to deal with these bandits.''
*'''Markos:''' ''Of course you can't. Why, I was just filling my friend Kassandra in on the details. She already has a plan to deal with these bandits.''
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Revision as of 20:42, 7 June 2019
Debt Collector was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra made the trip back to Markos' Vineyard, just in time to overhear a conversation between one of the Cyclops's brutes and Markos.
Brute:You're running out of time until the Cyclops comes for you, maláka. He wants his money.
Markos:Could I have an extension?
Brute:When he sails back to Kephallonia, he'll come and break you as soon as he docks. If you don't get it.
Markos:Now, let's be civil—
Brute:You can't hide behind your glorious misthios forever, Markos. He'll kill you, the mercenary, and that little runt girl that hangs around.
Markos:Of course! Not a problem! I-I'll get the drachmae!
Brute:Good. Or I'll come and watch the Cyclops feed you to his goats.
Mithios walked up just as the Brute departed.
Markos:Ah, Kassandra! I-I can tell from the smile on your face Duris has paid you your drachmae.
Kassandra:Who's smiling? I just heard where you got your drachmae for the vineyard. Are you out of your fucking mind?
Markos:We can get the money back! C-Can't we? I'm sure it's possible!
Kassandra:You've made an idiotic promise, Markos. One we can't keep.
Markos:I thought you were invicible.
Kassandra:Maybe I am. But you're not.
Kassandra:It will take a lot of work. And even then I'm not sure.
Markos:We have no option but to try!
Kassandra:Then you'd better be willing to help. I won't do all the dirty work.
Markos:I long for the old days! Remember them? They were simple! You had nothing – young and alone – and I had everything. And I gave you the world! Kephallonia – in the palm of your hand!
Kassandra pulled herself to her feet, finding fire around her, as well as the head of a spear lying on the ground. She took the spear, running through the forest with Ikaros flying overhead. Coming to a boat on the water's edge, she took it, pushing it out to see. A storm later destroyed the boat, and she washed ashore to be discovered by Markos.
Markos:Don't see fishies like you everyday, eh? You hungry? How about we make a deal? I do something for you, you do a few things for me... Everybody wins. Best offer you're gonna get! Think about it!
Young Kassandra:...wait!
As the memory fades with the pair walking off together up the beach, Kassandra returned to the present.
Kassandra:Kephallonia. Some gift.
Markos:You were nothing with Markos, and look how far we've come! From an orphan on the streets to a misthios with a hovel.
Kassandra:And now the Cyclops will take everything away. I can't protect you from him forever. He'll kill me too.
Markos:Oh, don't be scared of him! Look at you!
Kassandra:How could I go up against him? With what weapons? A rusty spear? A broken bow?
Drucilla:There you are! Skulking around a temple won't save you from me, Markos.
Markos:Drucilla! I was just talking about you.
Kassandra:You were?
Drucilla:I need that wood, Markos. These new bows will be the talk of the island. I can't make anything with those bandit malákes stopping the wood shipments.
Markos:Of course you can't. Why, I was just filling my friend Kassandra in on the details. She already has a plan to deal with these bandits.
Kassandra:You know me. Always prepared.
Markos:What did I tell you? She will leave no stone unturned.
Kassandra looked in disbelief.
Markos:She's the silent but deadly type!
Kassandra:I don't know what you're talking about.
Drucilla:Of all the fucking phonies, Karkos!
Markos:Oh, she's just playing! It's a little game we have.
Drucilla:I don't care who does it, but someone better gut those bandits. Today.
Markos:A wonderful idea. I for one, ah, need to rush home. Kassandra, I've cooked up a plan for our Cyclops dilemma. See me when you have time.
Kassandra and Dricilla were then left alone.
Kassandra:If you want your wood, you'll have to fix my broken bow first.
Drucilla:Hmm. I usually only pay when the deed is done, but shit's moving at a snail's pace. Follow me.
As they departed to Drucilla's shop, they struck up a conversation.
Drucilla:War's brewing. Then Athenians need good bows if they want to hold off the Spartans.
Kassandra:Everybody benefits, I guess.
Drucilla:Who are you, Markos? You should be tired of this small-time shit. You'd make a fortune in this war. Plus, I hear you're a secret Spartan.
Kassandra:That was a long time ago. I'm a Kephallonian.
They arrived at Drucilla's shop.
Drucilla:Hand it over.
Later on, Drucilla returned.
Drucilla:There you go, good as new! That bow is as strong as Herakles himself. Give it a try.
Outcome
Kassandra freed Phoibe, learning that a mercenary named Talos had been sent after her. After confronting Duris, she learned Markos borrowed drachmae from the Cyclops to purchase the vineyard.