- Kassandra: If only he had shared his burden...
- Sokrates: We only knew him as he presented himself to be, but who's to say that wasn't his true self?
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*'''Sokrates:''' ''Then let's pay tribute to them. Though they aren't here now, they were here once. Come with me.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Then let's pay tribute to them. Though they aren't here now, they were here once. Come with me.'' | ||
Kassandra followed Sokrates and they navigated around the cemetery. | Kassandra followed Sokrates and they navigated around the cemetery. | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' '' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''My opinion on death is a nebulous one, because I know nothing about it. Therefore, I know I shouldn't be afraid.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not afraid, either.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not afraid, either.'' | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Many are, because they don't know what death holds for them. One can only trust that the gods know for certain.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Many are, because they don't know what death holds for them. One can only trust that the gods know for certain.'' | ||
They arrived at a particular tombstone, belonging to Kassandra's friend [[Phoibe]]. | They arrived at a particular tombstone, belonging to Kassandra's friend [[Phoibe]]. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe. She never got to be a little girl. I talked to her like she was already grown up.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''She never got to be a little girl. I talked to her like she was already grown up.'' | |||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Which you did out of respect for her. Question your choices, Kassandra, but never doubt them.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Which you did out of respect for her. Question your choices, Kassandra, but never doubt them.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you for giving her the burial she deserved.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you for giving her the burial she deserved.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''This [[Peloponnesian War|war]] has taken so many. Even [[Brasidas]] fell.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This [[Peloponnesian War|war]] has taken so many. Even [[Brasidas]] fell.'' | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Maybe so. But as a [[Sparta]]n, he fulfilled his duty and died on the battlefield.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Maybe so. But as a [[Sparta]]n, he fulfilled his duty and died on the battlefield.'' | ||
(If Kassandra and Brasidas were on poor terms.) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I could have helped him more. He was on my side.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I could have helped him more. He was on my side.'' | ||
(If Kassandra and Brasidas were friends – Determined by choices regarding [[Monger Down|The Monger]] and [[Judge, Jury, Executioner (Odyssey)|Lagos]]) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I helped him all I could. He was my friend.'' | |||
Regardless, Sokrates assured Kassandra of her good works on Brasidas' behalf. | |||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Your survival avenges him. He will be honored as a hero.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Your survival avenges him. He will be honored as a hero.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''The people will remember how we brought down [[Kleon]].'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''The people will remember how we brought down [[Kleon]].'' | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Apparently soldiers found Kleon on the beach. A casualty of war, perhaps?'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Apparently soldiers found Kleon on the beach. A casualty of war, perhaps?'' | ||
Kassandra shrugged and smiled, barely constructing a lie. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Couldn't say. It's hard to recall what happens in the heat of battle.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Couldn't say. It's hard to recall what happens in the heat of battle.'' | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Either way, let him spend his eternity in {{Wiki|Tartarus}} for what he's done. And be certain our friends wait for us in the light.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Either way, let him spend his eternity in {{Wiki|Tartarus}} for what he's done. And be certain our friends wait for us in the light.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'd drink to that.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'd drink to that.'' | ||
Sokrates paused for a bit, then agreed with a smile. | |||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Who am I to say no?'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Who am I to say no?'' | ||
Kassandra invited Sokrates for a drink. They | Kassandra invited Sokrates for a drink. They made their way to [[Perikles' Residence]]. | ||
At the former residence of Athens' leader and their friend, they celebrated alongside [[Aristophanes]] and [[Alkibiades]]. Aristophanes walked away briefly while Alkibiades, Sokrates, and Kassandra shared a laugh. | |||
*'''Aristophanes:''' ''Well, this has supplied me with plenty of new material for my next play.'' | *'''Aristophanes:''' ''Well, this has supplied me with plenty of new material for my next play.'' | ||
[[Hippokrates]] | [[Hippokrates]] joined their circle. | ||
([[The Monger]] killed publicly) | |||
*'''Hippokrates:''' ''Remember how Kassandra took [[the Monger]] to task—for all of [[Korinth]] to see! That would suit a drama.'' | *'''Hippokrates:''' ''Remember how Kassandra took [[the Monger]] to task—for all of [[Korinth]] to see! That would suit a drama.'' | ||
(The Monger killed secretly) | |||
*'''Hippokrates:''' ''Kassandra killed the Monger as an act of espionage. That's exciting—write a scene like that.'' | |||
Regardless, Alkibiades bemoaned the lack of smut. | |||
*'''Alkibiades:''' ''There's been no love scene yet! Let me provide that inspiration now.'' | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''There's been no love scene yet! Let me provide that inspiration now.'' | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''Beauty is short-lived. You may as well use it, Alkibiades.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Beauty is short-lived. You may as well use it, Alkibiades.'' | ||
*'''Alkibiades:''' ''And to that, I raise my drink.'' | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''And to that, I raise my drink.'' | ||
Sokrates looked to Kassandra to make a toast. | |||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|To us!= | |-|To us!= | ||
Kassandra raised her cup. | Kassandra raised her cup. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''To us—who have persisted through everything. And to those who wanted to persist.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''To us—who have persisted through everything. And to those who wanted to persist.'' | ||
|-|To progress!= | |-|To progress!= | ||
Kassandra raised her cup. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''To moving forward. We'll leave the past behind.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''To moving forward. We'll leave the past behind.'' | ||
|-|To Athens!= | |-|To Athens!= | ||
Kassandra raised her cup. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' '' '' | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
Regardless, the group raised their cups as well. | |||
*'''Aristophanes:''' ''A tribute as good as your singing.'' | *'''Aristophanes:''' ''A tribute as good as your singing.'' | ||
Sokrates raised his cup. | Sokrates raised his cup. | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''And to the gods.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''And to the gods.'' | ||
The rest besides Alkibiades followed. | The rest besides Alkibiades followed. | ||
*'''Alkibiades:''' ''Now, dear teacher, I think you should whisk me away for our private lesson.'' | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Now, dear teacher, I think you should whisk me away for our ''private'' lesson.'' | ||
*'''Sokrates:''' ''I'm afraid I haven't had enough wine for that, Alkibiades.'' | *'''Sokrates:''' ''I'm afraid I haven't had enough wine for ''that,'' Alkibiades.'' | ||
*'''Alkibiades:''' ''Then someone fill his cup!'' | *'''Alkibiades:''' ''Then someone fill his cup!'' | ||
They laughed. | They all laughed, and the [[Periklean Circle]] continued talking well into the night. | ||
==Outcome== | ==Outcome== | ||
We Remember was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra met with Sokrates to reminisce about their adventures.
Kassandra met with Sokrates at the Cemetery Road.
Kassandra followed Sokrates and they navigated around the cemetery.
They arrived at a particular tombstone, belonging to Kassandra's friend Phoibe.
(If Kassandra and Brasidas were on poor terms.)
(If Kassandra and Brasidas were friends – Determined by choices regarding The Monger and Lagos)
Regardless, Sokrates assured Kassandra of her good works on Brasidas' behalf.
Kassandra shrugged and smiled, barely constructing a lie.
Sokrates paused for a bit, then agreed with a smile.
Kassandra invited Sokrates for a drink. They made their way to Perikles' Residence.
At the former residence of Athens' leader and their friend, they celebrated alongside Aristophanes and Alkibiades. Aristophanes walked away briefly while Alkibiades, Sokrates, and Kassandra shared a laugh.
Hippokrates joined their circle. (The Monger killed publicly)
(The Monger killed secretly)
Regardless, Alkibiades bemoaned the lack of smut.
Sokrates looked to Kassandra to make a toast.
Kassandra raised her cup.
Kassandra raised her cup.
Kassandra raised her cup.
Regardless, the group raised their cups as well.
Sokrates raised his cup.
The rest besides Alkibiades followed.
They all laughed, and the Periklean Circle continued talking well into the night.
Kassandra met with Sokrates to remember their friends who had perished in the course of the war. They later celebrated with their fellow friends at Perikles' former residence.