An Actor's Life for Me

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An Actor’s Life for Me was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.

Description

Kassandra sought to help Aristophanes to look for his actor, Thespis, who was needed in his play which critiques Kleon.

Dialogue

Kassandra spoke to Aristophanes in Perikles' Residence.

• Aristophanes: It'll be a disaster, a disaster I tell you!
• Kassandra: Calm down. What are you talking about?
• Aristophanes: My masterpiece! it will change everything - amuse, astound, titillate, and open people's eyes to Kleon's machinations! But I need you.
• Kassandra: I'm not actor or poet, Aristophanes.
• Aristophanes: By the gods, no! it's Thespis. My leading man is missing! A play with no star is no play at all.

(If players choose "What happened?")

• Kassandra: How do you know he's missing?
• Aristophanes: He never misses a rehearsal... unless he's drunk, or with a woman... or a man.
• Kassandra: Could be anything, then?
• Aristophanes: No, he knows how important this is. He wouldn't let me down... Something must be wrong!

(If players choose "Why is Thespis special?")

• Kassandra: You could just get another actor.
• Aristophanes: Oh, no. Thespis always draws a huge crowd for his performances. The more people who experience my blistering indictment of Kleon, the better.

(If players choose "Tell me where you think Thespis is.")

• Kassandra: So where would I find him?
• Aristophanes: Thespis usually doesn't go far from his home. You'd best start there.
• Kassandra: This shouldn't take long. Prepare the show, and I'll be back as soon as I find him.

Kassandra travelled to Thespis' home, located near the Agora of Athens.

• Kassandra: This must be Thespis' house.

She entered the house, finding an Athenian soldier. She disarmed and held the soldier at knife point.

• Kassandra: You don't look like an actor, unless your're playing an Athenian guard.
• Athenian Guard: I - I...
• Kassandra: Hush. I'm going to ask some questions, and you're going to answer.
• Athenian Guard: But Commander Rhexenor...
• Kassandra: What's your name?
• Athenian Guard: Bulis.
• Kassandra: Well Bulis, it's your choice whether you walk out of here. Do you understand?
• Athenian Guard: Yes.

(If players choose "What are you doing?")

• Kassandra: Tell me, what are you looking for?
• Athenian Guard: Some stupid play. They don't tell me anything.
• Kassandra: Play?
• Athenian Guard: I just do what I'm told, and they told me to destroy the manuscript.

(If players choose "Where's Thespis?")

• Kassandra: What have you done with Thespis?
• Athenian Guard: Some of the boys are meant to keep him drunk in the tavern down the street.

(If players choose "You must know more.")

• Kassandra: You'd better be telling me everything.
• Athenian Guard: All I know is they wanted to keep this actor busy. See for yourself - he's at the tavern.
• Kassandra: You're sure that's all?
• Athenian Guard: I just follow the Commander's orders. I don't ask questions.

You should die.Join me.Don't let me see you again.

Kassandra freed the guard.

• Kassandra: Do something worthwhile and join my crew. You're loyal, and you follow orders.
• Athenian Guard: You'd take me?
• Kassandra: What do you say?
• Athenian Guard: To get away from Athens... Thank you, thank you.

Kassandra travelled to the tavern, finding a drunk Thespis surrounded by a group of Athenian guards.

• Thespis: ...And then I saids to him, if this is your wife, why did she charge me?! I'd loves to stay, but my cup's drained, and I'm to perform tomorrow.
• Andras: Another drink! Come, one more tale. The night is young...

Kassandra approached them.

• Kassandra: I think he's had enough.
• Andras: And what business is it of yours, friend?
• Thespis: Yeah, was business... Oh, look at you!
• Andras: You'd best be leaving.

Not without Thespis.I don't want any trouble.

• Kassandra: I'm here for his employer, Aristophanes.
• Andras: So? He's not working now.
• Thespis: Yes! I's not working... I like him though. Aristophanes, funny nam... buts opinions. Told me it's dangerous.
• Andras: That is it.
• Kassandra: I need him sober and rested.

• Kassandra: I'm just here for Thespis. He's drunk, and I need to get him home.
• Andras: What are you, his mater?
• Kassandra: Let's say extended family.

Athenian soldiers soon gathered behind Andras.

• Andras: I don'think you understand the situation. Commander Rhexenor's orders are he's not to leave.
• Thespis: I saids I'd stay... Don't want trouble.

Go back to your goat pen.Get out of here!Let's make a deal.

• Kassandra: If you don't want to leave with your heads stuffed up your asses, you'll go now.

Andras stood up.

• Andras: We'll be seeing you, misthios. The Commander's not a man to be messed with.

Andras and his guards left.

• Thespis: I's not feeling too good...

Kassandra carried Thespis on her back, travelling to his home.

• Thespis: He said you're behind a mask - you'll be perfectly safe, he saids... You's sooo strong, Aikaterine. Wheee, giddy ups! My parents said you'll be either an actor or a drunk... Ha, fooled them. I becames both. Told him, Kleon will kill us all. It's more assaults than satire! The sausage sekker was myidea! Then I will... I will... gather my... what was it again? Oh yes... sausages! Hmm... sausages... Let me tell you a secret... It's a good one... I uh... I forget. Listen to me... I love you. I do.

Kassandra reach Thespis' home, putting him on the ground.

• Thespis: Thank you, but you can go no further... For I know true love!
• Kassandra: I just need you read to perform tomorrow.
• Thespis: Of course, and I just need my muse... My love! I can't, I won't perform without her.

(If players choose "Why won't you perform?")

• Kassandra: You will perform.
• Thespis: Uh-uh, not with out Aikaterine, a divine name for a divine body... I mean being.

(If players choose "Who were those men?")

• Kassandra: Those men in the tavern... Who were they?
• Thespis: Oh, the admirers. Harmless really... And I do like a man in uniform.

(If players choose "Pull yourself together.")

• Kassandra: You need to sober up. This play's important.
• Thespis: So's Aikaterine! I need my muse. Please? She's just west of here at the House of Aphrodite.
• Kassandra: If it means you'll do the play, I'll fine your muse.

Kassandra left the house, only to find Andras and his men surrounding her.

• Andras: Going to enjoy this. I'll mess that pretty face right up.

I'd mess yours up, but...Let's work this out.

• Kassandra: No need for jealousy, just because your mother was a goat. Like mother, like kid.
• Andras: You need to die!

Kassandea eliminated Andras and the soldiers.

• Kassandra: I sometimes wonder if leaving Kephallonia was a good idea.

• Kassandra: Give me Thespis, and I'll give you something in return. I'm sure we can come to an arrangement.

I'll pay you alot.I'll pay you a little

Kassandra took out a pouch of drachmae and threw it on the table.

• Kassandra: Here, for your troubles. I'll look after him now.

Andras picked up the pouch.

• Andras: Huh, a fool and her drachmae... Very well, you won't see us again.

Andras and his guards left.

• Thespis: I's not feeling too good...

Kassandra carried Thespis on her back, travelling to his home.

• Thespis: He said you're behind a mask - you'll be perfectly safe, he saids... You's sooo strong, Aikaterine. Wheee, giddy ups! My parents said you'll be either an actor or a drunk... Ha, fooled them. I becames both. Told him, Kleon will kill us all. It's more assaults than satire! The sausage sekker was myidea! Then I will... I will... gather my... what was it again? Oh yes... sausages! Hmm... sausages... Let me tell you a secret... It's a good one... I uh... I forget. Listen to me... I love you. I do.

Kassandra reach Thespis' home, putting him on the ground.

• Thespis: Thank you, but you can go no further... For I know true love!
• Kassandra: I just need you read to perform tomorrow.
• Thespis: Of course, and I just need my muse... My love! I can't, I won't perform without her.

(If players choose "Why won't you perform?")

• Kassandra: You will perform.
• Thespis: Uh-uh, not with out Aikaterine, a divine name for a divine body... I mean being.

(If players choose "Who were those men?")

• Kassandra: Those men in the tavern... Who were they?
• Thespis: Oh, the admirers. Harmless really... And I do like a man in uniform.

(If players choose "Pull yourself together.")

• Kassandra: You need to sober up. This play's important.
• Thespis: So's Aikaterine! I need my muse. Please? She's just west of here at the House of Aphrodite.
• Kassandra: If it means you'll do the play, I'll fine your muse.

Outcome

Kassandra helped Aristophanes to locate his actor, Thespis. She accepted Thespis' request to help look for his muse.

References

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey