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| ==Dialogue== | | ==Dialogue== |
| After completing the entirety of the tasks laid out by Perikles, Kassandra made her way to [[Perikles' Residence]] to report her success. | | After completing the entirety of the tasks laid out by Perikles, Kassandra made her way to [[Perikles' Residence]] to report her success. |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's everything Perikles wanted. Time to return to him and find out what these Athenians know about my mother.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That's everything Perikles wanted. Time to return to him and find out what these Athenians know about my mother.'' |
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| She arrived at the gate, guarded by two [[Athens|Athenian]] [[soldier]]s. | | She arrived at the gate, guarded by two [[Athens|Athenian]] [[soldier]]s. |
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| *'''Athenian Light Soldier:''' ''We'll be watching you, ''[[mercenary|misthios]]''.'' | | *'''Athenian Light Soldier:''' ''We'll be watching you, ''[[mercenary|misthios]]''.'' |
| *'''Athenian Marksman:''' ''Ah, at least give them a welcome first.'' | | *'''Athenian Marksman:''' ''Ah, at least give them a welcome first.'' |
| *'''Athenian Light Soldier:''' ''Fine. Perikles welcomes you to his symposium.'' | | *'''Athenian Light Soldier:''' ''Fine. Perikles welcomes you to his symposium.'' |
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| Kassandra entered the residence, where she was greeted by [[Phoibe]]. | | Kassandra entered the residence, where she was greeted by [[Phoibe]]. |
| [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 01.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra reunited with Phoibe]] | | [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 01.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra reunited with Phoibe]] |
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| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Kassandra! It's you!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Kassandra! It's you!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Phoibe?'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I said I wouldn't be coming back, but I don't remember saying you should leave.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I said I wouldn't be coming back, but I don't remember saying you should leave.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Well here I am!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Well here I am!'' |
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| (If "How did you get here?" was chosen.) | | (If "How did you get here?" was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''How did you even get here, Phoibe?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''How did you even get here, Phoibe?'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Well... I did make some [[drachma]]e working for [[Markos]].'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Well... I did make some [[drachma]]e working for [[Markos]].'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I just can't believe you made it.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I just can't believe you made it.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''I don't remember much of Athens from when I was a baby, but every once in a while, something feels familiar. It's nice.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''I don't remember much of Athens from when I was a baby, but every once in a while, something feels familiar. It's nice.'' |
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| (If "I never expected to see you here." was chosen.) | | (If "I never expected to see you here." was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't believe you're here.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can't believe you're here.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Me either! I can't believe we both made it to Athens. It's so much different than Kephallonia.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Me either! I can't believe we both made it to Athens. It's so much different than Kephallonia.'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''So, you somehow work here... For Perikles.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So, you somehow work here... For Perikles.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''No. For ''[[Aspasia]]''.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''No. For ''[[Aspasia]]''.'' |
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| (If "Why do I have to change?" was chosen.) | | (If "Why do I have to change?" was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't understand why I have to change.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't understand why I have to change.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''It's just what you do here. I felt weird at first, but you forget about it pretty fast.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''It's just what you do here. I felt weird at first, but you forget about it pretty fast.'' |
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| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Don't worry, I'll take care of them! You don't want to scare people in there.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Don't worry, I'll take care of them! You don't want to scare people in there.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Well...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Well...'' |
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| (If "Why are you working for Aspasia?" was chosen.) | | (If "Why are you working for Aspasia?" was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''How is it you're working for Aspasia?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''How is it you're working for Aspasia?'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Well, I did get into a little bit of trouble after I got to Athens. I may have been the leader of a small group of orphans that tried to cheat Aspasia. We didn't know it was her, though!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Well, I did get into a little bit of trouble after I got to Athens. I may have been the leader of a small group of orphans that tried to cheat Aspasia. We didn't know it was her, though!'' |
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| *'''Phoibe:''' ''No, she asked me on her own!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''No, she asked me on her own!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''That was lucky.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''That was lucky.'' |
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| (If "I'm ready to go in." was chosen.) | | (If "I'm ready to go in." was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I think I'm ready to go in.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I think I'm ready to go in.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''You can't! Not like that, anyway. The Athenians like it best when you try to ''fit in''. But don't worry, I have just the outfit for you.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''You can't! Not like that, anyway. The Athenians like it best when you try to ''fit in''. But don't worry, I have just the outfit for you.'' |
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| *'''Phiobe:''' ''Don't say I didn't warn you.'' | | *'''Phiobe:''' ''Don't say I didn't warn you.'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Is that everything?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Is that everything?'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''You're all ready to go in! Don't worry, you've done scarier things than this.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''You're all ready to go in! Don't worry, you've done scarier things than this.'' |
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| [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 02.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra dressed in an outfit]] | | [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 02.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra dressed in an outfit]] |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm struggling to think of any right now. Are you sure I can't keep just one weapon with me?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm struggling to think of any right now. Are you sure I can't keep just one weapon with me?'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''No weapons! Now, hurry and go in. Oh, and don't leave without saying bye!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''No weapons! Now, hurry and go in. Oh, and don't leave without saying bye!'' |
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| Before leaving, Kassandra spoke to Phiobe once more. | | Before leaving, Kassandra spoke to Phiobe once more. |
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| *'''Phiobe:''' ''You just got here. You can't leave already!'' | | *'''Phiobe:''' ''You just got here. You can't leave already!'' |
| | | Seeing she could not escape, Kassandra entered the Symposium and saw [[Herodotos]] standing at the entry. She passed him and approached [[Metiochos]], who was admiring a painting on the wall near the entry. |
| Seeing she could not escape, Kassandra entered the Symposium and saw [[Herodotos]] standing at the entry. She passed him and approached two men talking near a plinth covered in [[grape]]s. | | *'''Metiochos:''' ''Thank you for your help, my friend.'' |
| | | Kassandra left him and walked up to two men talking near a plinth covered in [[grape]]s. |
| *'''[[Protagoras]]:''' Chaire''! We were just discussing [[Hermippos]]'s failures in his indictment of Aspasia.'' | | *'''[[Protagoras]]:''' Chaire''! We were just discussing [[Hermippos]]'s failures in his indictment of Aspasia.'' |
| *'''Hermippos:''' ''Well, ''you'' were. I was sleeping with my eyes open.'' | | *'''Hermippos:''' ''Well, ''you'' were. I was sleeping with my eyes open.'' |
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| Ignored, Kassandra tried talking to [[Sokrates]] and [[Thrasymachos]]. | | Ignored, Kassandra tried talking to [[Sokrates]] and [[Thrasymachos]]. |
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| *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''Yes, ''you'' come and talk to this infuriating air bladder. I've had my fill.'' | | *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''Yes, ''you'' come and talk to this infuriating air bladder. I've had my fill.'' |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''Perhaps later. First, explain to me your point again.'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Perhaps later. First, explain to me your point again.'' |
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| Kassandra again tried to speak to Sokrates. | | Kassandra again tried to speak to Sokrates. |
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| *'''Sokrates:''' ''And so it isn't the rich and powerful, but the ''[[Greek mythology|gods]]'' who are the source of justice?'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''And so it isn't the rich and powerful, but the ''[[Greek mythology|gods]]'' who are the source of justice?'' |
| *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''What? No! Have you been listening to nothing I say?'' | | *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''What? No! Have you been listening to nothing I say?'' |
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| Kassandra tried once more to speak. | | Kassandra tried once more to speak. |
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| *'''Sokrates:''' ''Ah, the ''misthios'' from the [[ostracism]]! Let's talk later.'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Ah, the ''misthios'' from the [[ostracism]]! Let's talk later.'' |
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| Her attempts defeated, Kassandra left the men to their argument and returned to speak with Herodotos. | | Her attempts defeated, Kassandra left the men to their argument and returned to speak with Herodotos. |
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| *'''Herodotos:''' Chaire'', Kassandra! The mighty mercenary and traveler has finally made her grand entrance. Only slightly late, too.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' Chaire'', Kassandra! The mighty mercenary and traveler has finally made her grand entrance. Only slightly late, too.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Herodotos! Athenians have no problem letting me know when I'm not welcome. It's a relief to see your friendly face.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Herodotos! Athenians have no problem letting me know when I'm not welcome. It's a relief to see your friendly face.'' |
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| Herodotos escorted Kassandra to the main court. | | Herodotos escorted Kassandra to the main court. |
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| *'''Herodotos:''' ''They may not look it, but this group holds the way to the future on the tip of their opinionated tongues.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''They may not look it, but this group holds the way to the future on the tip of their opinionated tongues.'' |
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| Herotodos pointed to two individuals amongst the crowd. | | Herotodos pointed to two individuals amongst the crowd. |
| [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 03.png|thumb|250px|The symposium]] | | [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 03.png|thumb|250px|The symposium]] |
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| *'''Herotodos:''' ''Ah, [[Sophokles]] and [[Euripides]], for example. Two of the most celebrated playwrights to date. No one can throw stones as far as they can. They appear to be locked in some kind of intellectual struggle, as is their way.'' | | *'''Herotodos:''' ''Ah, [[Sophokles]] and [[Euripides]], for example. Two of the most celebrated playwrights to date. No one can throw stones as far as they can. They appear to be locked in some kind of intellectual struggle, as is their way.'' |
| *'''Sophokles:''' ''He's a writer of comedies, of all things! Comedies, Euripides!'' | | *'''Sophokles:''' ''He's a writer of comedies, of all things! Comedies, Euripides!'' |
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| Sophokles left and entered a room, angry. Euripides and another [[Aristophanes|individual]] laughed. | | Sophokles left and entered a room, angry. Euripides and another [[Aristophanes|individual]] laughed. |
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| Herodotos pointed to Hermippos. | | Herodotos pointed to Hermippos. |
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| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Hermippos has also written his fair share of comedies...'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Hermippos has also written his fair share of comedies...'' |
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| Hermippos put his hand on Protagoras' shoulder. | | Hermippos put his hand on Protagoras' shoulder. |
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| *'''Hermippos:''' ''You should drink more.'' | | *'''Hermippos:''' ''You should drink more.'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Lately his attitudes have garnered him more notice than his works. However, the fellow beside him, Protagoras, is a sophist worthy of as much praise as the great Sokrates himself.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Lately his attitudes have garnered him more notice than his works. However, the fellow beside him, Protagoras, is a sophist worthy of as much praise as the great Sokrates himself.'' |
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| They looked at Sokrates, still arguing with Thrasymachos. | | They looked at Sokrates, still arguing with Thrasymachos. |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not sure "great" is the term I would use...'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not sure "great" is the term I would use...'' |
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| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Oh, don't let Sokrates get under your skin. At least he wore shoes for the occasion... And the poor thing gesticulating like an ape is Thrasymachos. If you listen closely, you'll notice he and Sokrates are actually arguing the same points. But the wind from his wild gestures deafens him to critique.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Oh, don't let Sokrates get under your skin. At least he wore shoes for the occasion... And the poor thing gesticulating like an ape is Thrasymachos. If you listen closely, you'll notice he and Sokrates are actually arguing the same points. But the wind from his wild gestures deafens him to critique.'' |
| *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''That isn't at all what I mean!'' | | *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''That isn't at all what I mean!'' |
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| They walked to the middle of the court. | | They walked to the middle of the court. |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where is Perikles?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Where is Perikles?'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Oh! He never attends his own parties. Which reminds me, there's something I need to get his help with...'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Oh! He never attends his own parties. Which reminds me, there's something I need to get his help with...'' |
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| [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 05.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra meet Alkibiades]] | | [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 05.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra meet Alkibiades]] |
| A drunken individual behind interrupted them. | | A drunken individual behind interrupted them. |
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| *'''[[Alkibiades]]:''' ''Vile Sokrates! Always appearing where I least expect him. Warrior, protect me from his amorous gaze! ...Oh, Alkibiades. This is not a time for jealousy, but for love!'' | | *'''[[Alkibiades]]:''' ''Vile Sokrates! Always appearing where I least expect him. Warrior, protect me from his amorous gaze! ...Oh, Alkibiades. This is not a time for jealousy, but for love!'' |
| | | Alkibiades drunkenly staggered off, taking a man and woman through a doorway to another hall. Herodotos awkwardly cleared his throat. |
| Alkibiades drunkenly staggered off, taking a man and woman into a room. Herodotos awkwardly cleared his throat. | |
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| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Let's not use Alkibiades as an example. Be good, and don't drink too much. So, tell me, what does a ''misthios'' like you think of a party like this?'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Let's not use Alkibiades as an example. Be good, and don't drink too much. So, tell me, what does a ''misthios'' like you think of a party like this?'' |
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| *'''Herodotos:''' ''If these guests aren't up to your own... unique tastes, then just focus on why you came here in the first place.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''If these guests aren't up to your own... unique tastes, then just focus on why you came here in the first place.'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you, Herodotos.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you, Herodotos.'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Now, if you'll excuse me. Perikles is here somewhere, and I need to prepare him... If he's alone, I'll tell him what [[Alexios|your brother]] said.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Now, if you'll excuse me. Perikles is here somewhere, and I need to prepare him... If he's alone, I'll tell him what [[Alexios|your brother]] said.'' |
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| Herodotos took his leave, leaving Kassandra alone to talk to those within the Symposium. She approached Hermippos and Protagoras. | | Herodotos took his leave, leaving Kassandra alone to talk to those within the Symposium. She approached Hermippos and Protagoras. |
| [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 06.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra with Hermippos and Protagoras]] | | [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 06.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra with Hermippos and Protagoras]] |
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| *'''Protagoras:''' ''Of course, I only use terms war, or god, or civility, in context of what can be observed. So, I can observe soldiers fighting, but does that bring me any closer to understand war?'' | | *'''Protagoras:''' ''Of course, I only use terms war, or god, or civility, in context of what can be observed. So, I can observe soldiers fighting, but does that bring me any closer to understand war?'' |
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| Hermippos turned to Kassandra. | | Hermippos turned to Kassandra. |
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| *'''Hermippos:''' ''I haven't seen you around before, citizen. Perhaps you'd like to spare me conversing with this man of nonsense?'' | | *'''Hermippos:''' ''I haven't seen you around before, citizen. Perhaps you'd like to spare me conversing with this man of nonsense?'' |
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| (Leave – "I'll pass.") | | (Leave – "I'll pass.") |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''All you people do is talk. I'd rather not.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''All you people do is talk. I'd rather not.'' |
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| The two men let out angry huffs. Kassandra left the pair, only to change her mind and return later. | | The two men let out angry huffs. Kassandra left the pair, only to change her mind and return later. |
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| *'''Hermippos:''' ''You're back.'' | | *'''Hermippos:''' ''You're back.'' |
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| (Accept – "Let's talk.") | | (Accept – "Let's talk.") |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sure, we can talk. What about?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Sure, we can talk. What about?'' |
| *'''Hermippos:''' ''Before Protagoras changed the subject, we were talking about the next greater leader of Athens—[[Kleon]].'' | | *'''Hermippos:''' ''Before Protagoras changed the subject, we were talking about the next greater leader of Athens—[[Kleon]].'' |
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| (If "Why would Perikles invite you?" is chosen.) | | (If "Why would Perikles invite you?" is chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''If you're an ally of Kleon, why would Perikles invite you?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''If you're an ally of Kleon, why would Perikles invite you?'' |
| *'''Hermippos:''' ''You're not from Athens, outsider. Here, we keep our enemies closest of all.'' | | *'''Hermippos:''' ''You're not from Athens, outsider. Here, we keep our enemies closest of all.'' |
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| (If "Where's Aspasia?" is chosen.) | | (If "Where's Aspasia?" is chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why isn't Aspasia here?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why isn't Aspasia here?'' |
| *'''Protagoras:''' ''Can you be certain she isn't? To observe her presence is still no guarantee that she is here.'' | | *'''Protagoras:''' ''Can you be certain she isn't? To observe her presence is still no guarantee that she is here.'' |
| *'''Hermippos:''' ''In my opinion, it's just like her to cower in the shadows while we stand out here in the light.'' | | *'''Hermippos:''' ''In my opinion, it's just like her to cower in the shadows while we stand out here in the light.'' |
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| (Leave – "That's enough talk.") | | (Leave – "That's enough talk.") |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''This has been... useless. ''Chaire''.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''This has been... useless. ''Chaire''.'' |
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| Kassandra sought out Sophokles and Alkibiades to get the information she needed. After [[Drink Up|fulfilling]] their [[Oil and Love|requests]], she returned to the symposium and re-engaged Sokrates in dialogue. | | Kassandra sought out Sophokles and Alkibiades to get the information she needed. After [[Drink Up|fulfilling]] their [[Oil and Love|requests]], she returned to the symposium and re-engaged Sokrates in dialogue. |
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| |-|Intro 1= | | |-|Intro 1= |
| (If Kassandra told Sokrates her name, then stated that "[[Drachma]]e" is most important during "[[Ostracized]]") | | (If Kassandra told Sokrates her name during "[[Ostracized]]", then stated that "[[Drachma]]e" is most important) |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''Ah, here comes the one who claims to value drachmae over the noble path that leads to knowledge.'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Ah, here comes the one who claims to value drachmae over the noble path that leads to knowledge.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Like I told you, "knowledge" can't feed me.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Like I told you, "knowledge" can't feed me.'' |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''But the mind must be fed as well!'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''But the mind must be fed as well!'' |
| |-|Intro 2= | | |-|Intro 2= |
| (If Kassandra told Sokrates her name, then agreed with him that "Knowledge" is most important during "Ostracized") | | (If Kassandra told Sokrates her name during "Ostracized", then agreed with him that "Knowledge" is most important) |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''Ah, if it isn't the one who agrees that knowledge is most important!'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Ah, if it isn't the one who agrees that knowledge is most important!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I think we agreed our use of that knowledge couldn't be more different.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I think we agreed our use of that knowledge couldn't be more different.'' |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''You remember! Perhaps that conversation can continue.'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''You remember! Perhaps that conversation can continue.'' |
| |-|Intro 3= | | |-|Intro 3= |
| (If Kassandra told Sokrates she was a mercenary that would do anything for the right price during "Ostracized") | | (If Kassandra told Sokrates during "Ostracized" that she was a mercenary who would do anything for the right price) |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''I admit, I'm surprised to see you here. But, "everything has a price," as you said. I can't help but wonder what price you paid to gain entry to this symposium.'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''I admit, I'm surprised to see you here. But, "everything has a price," as you said. I can't help but wonder what price you paid to gain entry to this symposium.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Keep wondering.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Keep wondering.'' |
| |-|Intro 4= | | |-|Intro 4= |
| (If Kassandra told Sokrates she was a mercenary that had a line she wouldn't cross during "Ostracized") | | (If Kassandra told Sokrates during "Ostracized" that she was a mercenary who had a line she wouldn't cross) |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''Being so new to Athens, and gaining access to this symposium, is no small feat. Though you said there are things you wouldn't do, you gained Perikles's trust so quickly...'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Being so new to Athens, and gaining access to this symposium, is no small feat. Though you said there are things you wouldn't do, you gained Perikles's trust so quickly...'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've made my choice.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've made my choice.'' |
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| Thrasymachos interjected, accused Sokrates of using her presence as a distraction. | | Thrasymachos interjected, accused Sokrates of using her presence as a distraction. |
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| *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''You really intend to use this young distraction to avoid the point being argued?'' | | *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''You really intend to use this young distraction to avoid the point being argued?'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You have been arguing a single point all night, and no one has a black eye? You have my attention.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You have been arguing a single point all night, and no one has a black eye? You have my attention.'' |
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| *'''Sokrates:''' ''We're discussing the nature of rulers. Where better to do so than here? I'll ask you the same question I asked Thrasymachos: would you agree that the act of ruling is an art?'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''We're discussing the nature of rulers. Where better to do so than here? I'll ask you the same question I asked Thrasymachos: would you agree that the act of ruling is an art?'' |
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| [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 08.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra with Sokrates and Thrasymachos]] | | [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 08.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra with Sokrates and Thrasymachos]] |
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| *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''It is an art, as all worthy undertakings are. That is not up for argument.'' | | *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''It is an art, as all worthy undertakings are. That is not up for argument.'' |
| *'''Sokrates:''' ''Yet, medicine is for the betterment of the patient, and not the physician. Carpentry improves the building, not the builder. Then—is the art of ruling not for the betterment of the ruled rather than the ruler?'' | | *'''Sokrates:''' ''Yet, medicine is for the betterment of the patient, and not the physician. Carpentry improves the building, not the builder. Then—is the art of ruling not for the betterment of the ruled rather than the ruler?'' |
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| Thrasymachos looked to the entrance and saw Aspasia enter. | | Thrasymachos looked to the entrance and saw Aspasia enter. |
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| *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''Aspasia.'' | | *'''Thrasymachos:''' ''Aspasia.'' |
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| As the three conversed, Aspasia entered the room with a smile, seizing the attention of the entire symposium. As she walked past, everyone gave a small bow, Kassandra doing so just a little late. Kassandra walked over to where she stood. | | As the three conversed, Aspasia entered the room with a smile, seizing the attention of the entire symposium. As she walked past, everyone gave a small bow, Kassandra doing so just a little late. Kassandra walked over to where she stood. |
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| Phoibe presented herself to Aspasia and Kassandra. | | Phoibe presented herself to Aspasia and Kassandra. |
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| *'''Aspasia:''' ''Ah, Phoibe. Perikles has retired to the balcony already, has he? His ability to sneak off and sulk is second to none.'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''Ah, Phoibe. Perikles has retired to the balcony already, has he? His ability to sneak off and sulk is second to none.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''I can go get him, and Kassandra can help! Everyone listens when she talks.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''I can go get him, and Kassandra can help! Everyone listens when she talks.'' |
| *'''Aspasia:''' ''That'll be fine. Run along. Kassandra will be right behind you.'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''That'll be fine. Run along. Kassandra will be right behind you.'' |
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| She turned to Kassandra. | | She turned to Kassandra. |
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| *'''Aspasia:''' ''Now, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Aspasia. I had to go to great lengths to cover up your work in [[Megaris]].'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''Now, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Aspasia. I had to go to great lengths to cover up your work in [[Megaris]].'' |
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| Regardless, Aspasia agreed with Kassandra's sentiment. | | Regardless, Aspasia agreed with Kassandra's sentiment. |
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| *'''Aspasia:''' ''You never really get used to them.'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''You never really get used to them.'' |
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| Aspasia glanced up at the room. | | Aspasia glanced up at the room. |
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| *'''Aspasia:''' ''It seems we have the attention of the entire room without a single eye being fixed on us. If you'd like to talk, do it now, and do it discreetly.'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''It seems we have the attention of the entire room without a single eye being fixed on us. If you'd like to talk, do it now, and do it discreetly.'' |
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| Aspasia asked what Kassandra had learned so far. | | Aspasia asked what Kassandra had learned so far. |
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| *'''Aspasia:''' ''What clues do you have to her whereabouts?'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''What clues do you have to her whereabouts?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''A physician named [[Hippokrates]] may have seen her in [[Argos]].'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''A physician named [[Hippokrates]] may have seen her in [[Argos]].'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you, Aspasia.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Thank you, Aspasia.'' |
| *'''Aspasia:''' ''When you're done, return here. Together, we will find who you're looking for.'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''When you're done, return here. Together, we will find who you're looking for.'' |
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| Aspasia began to walk away, asking one last thing of her guest. | | Aspasia began to walk away, asking one last thing of her guest. |
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| *'''Aspasia:''' ''Now do me a favor and get Perikles to come down here to greet his guests.'' | | *'''Aspasia:''' ''Now do me a favor and get Perikles to come down here to greet his guests.'' |
| | | Before leaving, Kassandra spoke to Aspasia once more. |
| | *'''Aspasia:''' ''I'll help you however I can during your travels.'' |
| Kassandra made her way upstairs to the balcony, where Perikles was talking with Herodotos. | | Kassandra made her way upstairs to the balcony, where Perikles was talking with Herodotos. |
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| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Kassandra?'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Kassandra?'' |
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| Perikles proposed a way out of going downstairs. | | Perikles proposed a way out of going downstairs. |
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| *'''Perikles:''' ''Technically you're a guest. If you join Herodotos and me, that should be enough for her, don't you think?'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''Technically you're a guest. If you join Herodotos and me, that should be enough for her, don't you think?'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''You really don't want to go downstairs, do you?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''You really don't want to go downstairs, do you?'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''When your days are spent speaking in front of crowds, you begin to crave these moments of silence.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''When your days are spent speaking in front of crowds, you begin to crave these moments of silence.'' |
| *'''Herodotos:''' ''Or as silent as I let it be, at least.'' | | *'''Herodotos:''' ''Or as silent as I let it be, at least.'' |
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| Perikles chuckled. | | Perikles chuckled. |
| [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 10.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra with Herodotos and Perikles]] | | [[File:ACOD Perikles's Symposium Memory 10.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra with Herodotos and Perikles]] |
| (If "Why did you want [[Phidias]] to escape?" was chosen.) | | (If "Why did you want [[Phidias]] to escape?" was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Phidias was awaiting trial, but you had me get him out of Athens. I figured you, of all people, would want to follow the law.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Phidias was awaiting trial, but you had me get him out of Athens. I figured you, of all people, would want to follow the law.'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''Phidias is a very dear friend. I didn't want to risk him being found guilty. And, of course, there were other threats.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''Phidias is a very dear friend. I didn't want to risk him being found guilty. And, of course, there were other threats.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''So you knew.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So you knew.'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''I know he's delusional, but... one day when you have a friend you'd do anything for, you'll understand.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''I know he's delusional, but... one day when you have a friend you'd do anything for, you'll understand.'' |
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| (If "Why did you ostracize your own friend?" was chosen.) | | (If "Why did you ostracize your own friend?" was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't understand why you had [[Anaxagoras]] ostracized. Sokrates said he was your friend.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I don't understand why you had [[Anaxagoras]] ostracized. Sokrates said he was your friend.'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''I won't risk the lives of those close to me if there's something I can do about it.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''I won't risk the lives of those close to me if there's something I can do about it.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''So you did this to protect him?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''So you did this to protect him?'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''Anaxagoras understood my fears. Ten years may be a long time, but at least he'll be safe.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''Anaxagoras understood my fears. Ten years may be a long time, but at least he'll be safe.'' |
| | | (If "Why would you send Metiochos somewhere dangerous?" was chosen.) |
| (If "Why would you send [[Metiochos]] somewhere dangerous?" was chosen.) | |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why send Metiochos to the fishing district if it's dangerous?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Why send Metiochos to the fishing district if it's dangerous?'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''I would have never sent him into danger willingly.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''I would have never sent him into danger willingly.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''It seems you have many loyal friends.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It seems you have many loyal friends.'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''My people are important to me.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''My people are important to me.'' |
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| (If "I have something to tell you." was chosen.) | | (If "I have something to tell you." was chosen.) |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your life is in danger.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your life is in danger.'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''Yes, yes. Herodotos was saying. This [[Cult of Kosmos|Cult]] doesn't worry me—I have my life threatened by far worse people every day. My true concern is Athens. I fear for her future.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''Yes, yes. Herodotos was saying. This [[Cult of Kosmos|Cult]] doesn't worry me—I have my life threatened by far worse people every day. My true concern is Athens. I fear for her future.'' |
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| Phoibe arrived on the balcony. | | Phoibe arrived on the balcony. |
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| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Aspasia sent me to see what's taking you so long.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Aspasia sent me to see what's taking you so long.'' |
| *'''Perikles:''' ''Tell Aspasia I'll be right there. I suppose this is where our conversation ends. Thank you again for helping me. I hope my guests are able to help you in your search.'' | | *'''Perikles:''' ''Tell Aspasia I'll be right there. I suppose this is where our conversation ends. Thank you again for helping me. I hope my guests are able to help you in your search.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Time will tell.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Time will tell.'' |
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| Kassandra left the two on the balcony to continue their discussion. Soon, she ran into Phoibe again. | | Kassandra left the two on the balcony to continue their discussion. Soon, she ran into Phoibe again. |
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| *'''Phoibe:''' ''You look tired!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''You look tired!'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Only of conversation. I think that's the most talking I've ever done.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Only of conversation. I think that's the most talking I've ever done.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''See, you didn't need a weapon after all! Are you leaving?'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''See, you didn't need a weapon after all! Are you leaving?'' |
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| ("I'm ready to go.") | | ("I'm ready to go.") |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've had enough to Athenian hospitality to last me a lifetime.'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I've had enough to Athenian hospitality to last me a lifetime.'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''You get used to it. It's nice! What are you going to do now?'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''You get used to it. It's nice! What are you going to do now?'' |
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| (If Kassandra spared the plague villagers of [[Village_of_Kausos|Kausos]] in "[[The Blood Fever]]".) | | (If Kassandra spared the plague villagers of [[Village_of_Kausos|Kausos]] in "[[The Blood Fever]]".) |
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| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Before you go, I heard something from Aspasia... about Kephallonia.'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Before you go, I heard something from Aspasia... about Kephallonia.'' |
| *'''Kassandra:''' ''What is it?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What is it?'' |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't think like that. Whatever happened on Kephallonia isn't our fault. I'll go myself and find out if this plague even happened, OK?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't think like that. Whatever happened on Kephallonia isn't our fault. I'll go myself and find out if this plague even happened, OK?'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''OK... thanks. I knew I could count on you!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''OK... thanks. I knew I could count on you!'' |
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| Kassandra re-equipped her gear and walked with Phoibe out of Perikles's home. | | Kassandra re-equipped her gear and walked with Phoibe out of Perikles's home. |
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| *'''Kassandra:''' ''Not going to beg to come along this time?'' | | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Not going to beg to come along this time?'' |
| *'''Phoibe:''' ''Nope! I'm happy here, and this isn't Kephallonia. That means you'll be back!'' | | *'''Phoibe:''' ''Nope! I'm happy here, and this isn't Kephallonia. That means you'll be back!'' |