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.
Kassandra:The people will remember how we brought down Kleon.
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.
Sokrates:Either way, let him spend his eternity in Tartarus for what he's done. And be certain our friends wait for us in the light.
Kassandra:I'd drink to that.
Sokrates paused for a bit, then agreed with a smile.
Sokrates:Who am I to say no?
Kassandra invited Sokrates for a drink. They made their way to Perikles' Residence.
A celebration at Perikles' residence
At the former residence of Athens' leader and their friend, they celebrated alongside Aristophanes, Alkibiades, and Hippokrates. 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.
Hippokrates rose from his seat.
Hippokrates:Remember how Kassandra took the Monger to task—for all of Korinth to see! That would suit a drama.
Hippokrates:Kassandra killed the Monger as an act of espionage. That's exciting—write a scene like that.
Alkibiades:There's been no love scene yet! Let me provide that inspiration now.
Aristophanes:You want romance? I hear she pursued a pirate queen.
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.