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The goddess of death
rises again.
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Upon wings of your instruction.
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[grunts, snarls]
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Achillia honors this house
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in fucking Primus!
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[cheering]
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- [grunts]
- [screams]
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[Ashur] Can she fight?
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[Korris] By end of month.
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Who stands above
all others beyond Achillia?
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[Korris] There is but one.
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Caesar maneuvers Pompey
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towards alignment with
himself and Crassus.
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If they form triumvirate,
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republic and all within
will fall to severest concern.
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I have been asked to consider
marriage to Pompey.
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He but marries towards
power and position.
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- What man does not?
- The one before you.
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My goddess.
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I see how her eyes
fall upon you.
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And yours upon her.
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And you would deny me
the same comfort
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that you seek with your whore?
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And call me son no more.
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You are the past.
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[crowd roars]
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I forge my own future.
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[screams triumphantly]
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[distorted scream echoes]
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[agonized scream echoes]
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[blades ring, blood splatters]
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[rapid percussive music,
vocalising]
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[dark, eerie music]
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[man sings slow dirge in Latin]
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[hovering string music]
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[heavy gates clatter]
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[Latin singing continues]
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[men sing in Latin]
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[song in Latin swells]
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[Ashur]
It stands grievous loss
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if such thing were
allowed to happen.
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Gabinius would not be offering
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his fucking daughter
to Pompey
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if you had not interfered
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in proposed coupling
with Quintus Thermus.
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Viridia is to be married
to Pompey?
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Remove yourself. Both of you.
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Go!
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You have undone everything
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Crassus and my noble husband
have worked towards.
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There must stand a way
to stop this.
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Is it marriage to Pompey
that so moves you
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or thought of Viridia
in the arms of another?
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You stray from pressing concern.
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As you stray from reason,
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harboring desire towards one
far beyond your station.
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My desires do not change fact.
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If Pompey is allowed
to marry Viridia,
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he will forever be
aligned with Gabinius
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and have his ear
in the Senate,
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swaying them to his will
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against Crassus
and your noble fucking husband.
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I shall send message to Caesar
informing him of your failure.
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I suggest you mirror fucking
effort in alerting Crassus.
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[tense, discordant music]
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[sighs heavily]
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[melancholy string music]
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[Tarchon]
I broke words with him
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before he faced
the Scythian.
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They were not kind.
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There has never been father and
son who have not shared such.
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I would that I had fallen
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in the arena in his place.
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[somber string music]
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He would not wish it so.
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Words broken in anger can never
erase his love for you.
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What is to be done with him?
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He will be washed
and wrapped in shroud,
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then taken to funeral pyre.
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[exhales sharply]
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[inhales]
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I would see him cleansed
by my hands alone.
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So shall it be.
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Doctore?
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[soft, melancholy music]
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How do you move beyond it?
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By keeping close
those who remain.
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[exhales sharply]
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[melancholy music continues]
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[sobs softly]
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[sniffles]
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[sobs hoarsely]
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- Who claimed his fucking life?
- A Scythian.
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She does not carry a name.
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Celadus fell to a woman?
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I stand unsure the creature
could be called such.
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If I had not fallen to
altercation and injured hand,
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she would be called towards
fucking afterlife!
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Such outcome far from certain.
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The Scythian takes form unlike
any I've ever laid eyes upon.
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The bitch could stand colossus,
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and I would yet see
scales balanced
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for what she's taken from me.
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From you?
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The boy has lost his father.
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And I the only man in this
fucking house I called friend.
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Balm coming days with purpose
towards forging more.
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I must see him.
[breathes shakily]
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Tarchon prepares his father
for funeral rites.
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I am denied opportunity
to break farewells?
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Words last shared
must hold for such.
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We spoke of his son,
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and rift formed between them
because of me.
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Disagreement seldom thrives
but within single heart.
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I moved to find resolution,
for Celadus...
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yet failed in attempt.
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[breathes shakily]
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Tarchon yet lives.
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Honor his father's memory
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and see conflicts
of the past abandoned.
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[solemn string music]
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[percussive musical flourish]
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[male choir vocalizes solemnly]
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[delicate string music]
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[solemn vocalizing continues]
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[sonorous choral singing]
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[Celadus]
I am your father, Tarchon,
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you are my son.
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I would see you
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rise above all others.
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[fire whooshes]
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[melancholy violin music]
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[choir sings lament in Latin]
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[Ashur] Once again,
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we feel the bitter sting
of loss.
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Warm embrace, so cherished,
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torn from us too soon.
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Yet let's move beyond
the swell of sorrow
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and fix eyes upon days ahead,
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shadowed
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and...
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[melancholy choral music
continues]
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...uncertain
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as they may present.
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[torch flame whooshes]
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[inhales, clears throat]
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[poignant orchestral
music swells]
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[solemn choral singing swells]
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[yells]
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[grunts]
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[snarls]
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[yells savagely]
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[yells]
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[man grunts]
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[grunt echoes]
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[shouts]
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[both grunt]
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[grunting, shouting]
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[both grunt, yell]
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[grunting echoes]
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[growls]
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[blade rings]
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[Achillia grunts]
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[grunts]
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[yells]
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[cries out]
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[yells fiercely]
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[Korris] Achillia!
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[grunts]
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[whispers] Wild cunt.
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Evaporate.
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Hand no longer troubles you?
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Pain lingers, yet purpose
is fucking restored.
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Passing of days heals
even the deepest of wounds.
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[yells]
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[men laugh]
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[tense music]
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Not all wounds.
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[ominous drum music]
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[discordant music surges]
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[birds twitter, caw]
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[Ashur]
Pompey arrives in Capua?
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To meet with Gabinius,
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towards further discussion
of union with Viridia.
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What of Caesar?
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- Does he accompany the consul?
- He does.
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And wishes to break
fucking words with you.
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[foreboding music]
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[inhales]
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[somber music]
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[gasps, sighs]
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Has there ever stood
such a vision?
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I do not feel as such.
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No woman truly ever sees herself
as the world does.
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Yet...
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gaze upon your reflection
in eyes of loving mother,
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and know
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it is so.
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Leave us.
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This belonged to
your grandmother.
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Would that she yet drew breath
to see you so elevated.
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Tell me of him.
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- Pompey?
- Mm.
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[inhales deeply]
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You are...
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well versed
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in military victories
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and laurels showered upon him,
as all Romans are.
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Legend presents cold company.
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I would know of the man.
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He is disarming
of smile and attitude,
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yet oft,
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upon occasion,
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distant and...
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cold.
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As all men veer
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upon time and mood.
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Father does not stand so.
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[chuckles]
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Opinion of your father
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was formed through lens
of beloved child.
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Unclouded vision of wife
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beholds
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all facets of...
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complicated relationship.
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Your words do not carry
original passion
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towards marriage to Pompey.
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They but caution reality.
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Place thoughts of love aside
and fix mind firmly upon benefit
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and protection
such union provides.
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Protection?
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What imagined threat
requires such?
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All men pass from this life,
and when regretful day arrives,
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and your father succumbs
to sad tradition,
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we must be secure in knowledge
that you are protected
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from those who would
see you toward...
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disadvantage.
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You
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speak of Uncle Servius?
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He looms but one of many
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to hold towards concern.
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[exhales deeply]
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Then union
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not only serves republic,
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but honored mother
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and daughter as well.
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It is you
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who honor me.
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Cease leisured chatter and
let us move towards egress.
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I would not have Pompey
standing idle upon arrival.
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[inhales, exhales]
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[exhales shakily]
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I am ready.
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[solemn percussive music]
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[lively flute and drum music
plays]
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[crowd cheers]
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[buccinators blow fanfare]
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[shouting, cheering]
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[fanfare continues]
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[dramatic music]
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[indistinct conversation]
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The storm of shit
you have conjured arrives.
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[bucinators blow triumphantly]
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[cheering]
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[imperious orchestral music]
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[woman giggles]
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[horse whinnies]
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[imperious music swells]
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[girls exclaim, call out]
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You've been too long
from my arms.
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As I from yours.
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[exclamations, giggling]
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I would my husband
had fallen to Spartacus
274
00:15:08,199 --> 00:15:09,701
and stood I intended bride.
275
00:15:09,868 --> 00:15:14,914
Such a man is wasted upon
a woman of slight experience.
276
00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:16,750
Consul.
277
00:15:16,916 --> 00:15:21,129
Capua stands in amazement to at
last host such exalted company.
278
00:15:21,296 --> 00:15:22,839
Apologies for delayed
arrival, Senator.
279
00:15:23,006 --> 00:15:25,050
Caesar and I have had
much to discuss.
280
00:15:25,216 --> 00:15:27,677
Oh, pleasure delayed
is but pleasure enhanced.
281
00:15:27,969 --> 00:15:29,262
You recall beloved wife,
282
00:15:29,429 --> 00:15:31,640
and... daughter.
283
00:15:32,682 --> 00:15:34,476
Seared into memory.
284
00:15:36,102 --> 00:15:38,730
When last I laid eyes,
you were but a child.
285
00:15:40,023 --> 00:15:41,441
How you have blossomed.
286
00:15:43,151 --> 00:15:44,152
You flatter.
287
00:15:44,319 --> 00:15:47,447
- He but states the obvious.
- [laughs]
288
00:15:47,614 --> 00:15:48,573
Just so.
289
00:15:49,658 --> 00:15:52,202
And is this the Syrian, Gaius?
290
00:15:52,369 --> 00:15:54,788
Who stands Crassus' man
in Capua?
291
00:15:54,913 --> 00:15:56,790
In all his glory.
292
00:15:57,832 --> 00:15:59,793
I am humbled in your presence,
Consul.
293
00:15:59,959 --> 00:16:03,505
Gaius has been regaling me
with stories of your Nubian.
294
00:16:04,047 --> 00:16:06,758
I would set aside quarrel
with patron Crassus
295
00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:10,303
and witness spectacle
for myself. [laughs]
296
00:16:10,679 --> 00:16:12,806
Let us retire to
the Syrian's villa,
297
00:16:12,972 --> 00:16:13,848
see desires satisfied.
298
00:16:14,015 --> 00:16:15,684
I shall rejoin directly,
299
00:16:15,850 --> 00:16:17,769
yet first would break further
word with good Gabinius
300
00:16:17,936 --> 00:16:19,604
regarding proposed union
301
00:16:19,854 --> 00:16:21,189
to fairest daughter.
302
00:16:22,107 --> 00:16:23,775
[Gabinius] My villa
stands as your own.
303
00:16:23,900 --> 00:16:26,820
Let us remove ourselves from
midday sun to take refreshment.
304
00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:29,864
[Pompey] And plot divine
future benefiting all.
305
00:16:30,907 --> 00:16:32,742
Smile, you fucking shit,
306
00:16:32,909 --> 00:16:35,870
or I'll have your life
where you stand.
307
00:16:36,579 --> 00:16:38,373
[horse whinnies]
308
00:16:38,540 --> 00:16:39,457
[dramatic string music]
309
00:16:39,582 --> 00:16:41,000
[door opens]
310
00:16:42,419 --> 00:16:44,337
I fall from presence
for briefest moment
311
00:16:44,504 --> 00:16:47,132
and return to find piss
in place of wine.
312
00:16:47,298 --> 00:16:48,758
- Apologies, I--
- [snarls]
313
00:16:48,925 --> 00:16:51,845
You yet draw breath by grace
of Crassus' patronage.
314
00:16:51,970 --> 00:16:54,222
Absent such,
those foolish enough
315
00:16:54,389 --> 00:16:55,348
to hold you to heart
316
00:16:55,515 --> 00:16:57,934
would be mourning
fucking loss.
317
00:16:58,351 --> 00:17:00,687
Did I not warn against
laying trust in him?
318
00:17:01,146 --> 00:17:02,564
Men such as this
always believe
319
00:17:02,731 --> 00:17:04,482
they can maneuver
beyond their betters.
320
00:17:04,607 --> 00:17:05,525
[cries out]
321
00:17:05,650 --> 00:17:07,068
[coughs]
322
00:17:08,027 --> 00:17:09,195
Apologies.
323
00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:12,157
I hold deepest regret for
my misjudgment of the past.
324
00:17:12,699 --> 00:17:16,453
Yet I would look towards horizon
and solution to current dilemma.
325
00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:19,164
The toad would sprout wings
and become soaring dove.
326
00:17:19,330 --> 00:17:21,207
The gods perform
such miracles daily...
327
00:17:21,374 --> 00:17:22,917
- [chuckles]
- ...and have blessed the Syrian
328
00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:24,919
towards exalted purpose.
329
00:17:25,086 --> 00:17:26,588
You have thoughts on the matter?
330
00:17:26,755 --> 00:17:28,089
Solidified towards action.
331
00:17:28,256 --> 00:17:30,091
I have consulted Crassus
via messenger,
332
00:17:30,258 --> 00:17:32,552
and we are in agreement
of path forward.
333
00:17:33,303 --> 00:17:35,722
Illuminate, so Ashur may
swiftly trod upon it.
334
00:17:35,889 --> 00:17:37,557
If Gabinius no longer
stood senator,
335
00:17:37,724 --> 00:17:39,684
Pompey's interest
would quickly wane.
336
00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:42,812
You intend to remove Gabinius
from the Senate?
337
00:17:43,521 --> 00:17:46,775
No. I intend to remove
him from fucking life.
338
00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:49,152
You would send
the old fool to grass?
339
00:17:49,319 --> 00:17:51,196
How will hands
remain clean of deed?
340
00:17:51,362 --> 00:17:54,032
By task falling
to another's.
341
00:17:56,618 --> 00:17:58,495
[ominous, discordant music]
342
00:17:58,661 --> 00:18:00,497
No.
[breathes heavily]
343
00:18:00,663 --> 00:18:02,499
[exhales]
344
00:18:04,250 --> 00:18:06,586
Viridia places her father above
345
00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:08,463
all others.
346
00:18:09,714 --> 00:18:10,882
There must be another way.
347
00:18:11,049 --> 00:18:12,509
Then produce
fucking alternative.
348
00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:13,968
I...
349
00:18:18,389 --> 00:18:19,516
I cannot do this.
350
00:18:19,682 --> 00:18:21,768
If union moves forward,
351
00:18:21,935 --> 00:18:24,229
Crassus shall
withdraw patronage.
352
00:18:24,646 --> 00:18:28,858
And in wake of such,
you shall stand exposed, Syrian.
353
00:18:29,275 --> 00:18:30,985
Yet see matter
to fateful conclusion,
354
00:18:31,152 --> 00:18:33,822
and he has expressed willingness
to entertain your plea
355
00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:37,992
to rebuild the arena destroyed
by Spartacus and his rebels,
356
00:18:38,159 --> 00:18:39,869
granting you control of it
357
00:18:40,411 --> 00:18:43,289
and of all games within Capua.
358
00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,293
He has promised this?
359
00:18:48,169 --> 00:18:49,212
He has.
360
00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:53,383
You stand a free man, Syrian,
361
00:18:53,508 --> 00:18:58,137
carrying such responsibility
such agency affords.
362
00:18:59,305 --> 00:19:01,599
The choice is yours.
363
00:19:04,727 --> 00:19:06,938
[tense music surges]
364
00:19:07,730 --> 00:19:08,606
[blade rings]
365
00:19:08,773 --> 00:19:09,607
[counters click]
366
00:19:09,732 --> 00:19:11,985
[bell tolls]
367
00:19:13,403 --> 00:19:16,865
[Pompey] Message carrying offer
of marriage was most unexpected.
368
00:19:18,199 --> 00:19:20,535
Did it find favor?
369
00:19:23,079 --> 00:19:25,498
It is a difficult thing to turn
mind towards marital bliss
370
00:19:25,665 --> 00:19:28,334
when other pressing interests
weigh upon mind.
371
00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:32,171
Such are the burdens
of a consul of the Republic.
372
00:19:32,589 --> 00:19:34,340
As Crassus also stands.
373
00:19:34,507 --> 00:19:36,801
You are but mirrors
towards one another,
374
00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:40,889
equal in reflecting highest
position among the Senate.
375
00:19:41,055 --> 00:19:43,057
You would place us upon level?
376
00:19:44,267 --> 00:19:46,436
I would but see tensions eased,
377
00:19:46,603 --> 00:19:49,731
and feet moved towards
common ground.
378
00:19:50,064 --> 00:19:51,274
As would I.
379
00:19:52,525 --> 00:19:55,820
Yet we stand unfortunately
opposed within the Senate-
380
00:19:56,613 --> 00:19:58,406
Crassus towards tax policies
to fill his coffers,
381
00:19:58,531 --> 00:20:01,200
and I towards more honorable
pursuit of seeing my men,
382
00:20:01,326 --> 00:20:03,453
so vital in the defeat
of Spartacus,
383
00:20:03,620 --> 00:20:07,790
to proper reward of land and
coin commensurate with effort.
384
00:20:10,251 --> 00:20:14,505
There may yet be revealed
path forward, however narrow.
385
00:20:18,051 --> 00:20:20,261
Let us thread
needle of possibility.
386
00:20:21,054 --> 00:20:24,265
If my voice could move Senate
towards your desires,
387
00:20:24,432 --> 00:20:29,562
then perhaps yours could lend
support to those of Crassus.
388
00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:32,774
Perhaps.
389
00:20:32,941 --> 00:20:34,317
Such an agreement
would first need to see
390
00:20:34,484 --> 00:20:38,112
respective armies dissolved
outside the gates of Rome,
391
00:20:38,237 --> 00:20:40,281
a contingent from both
dispatched
392
00:20:40,448 --> 00:20:43,159
to at last address
mounting Cilician threat.
393
00:20:43,910 --> 00:20:45,954
They have become
rather bothersome.
394
00:20:46,371 --> 00:20:48,498
And I would see them
all nailed upon cross
395
00:20:48,623 --> 00:20:51,042
for offence against
beleaguered citizens-
396
00:20:51,209 --> 00:20:53,628
those closest to me
among them.
397
00:20:57,215 --> 00:20:59,926
Tell me of your daughter.
398
00:21:00,885 --> 00:21:03,680
Your eyes have beheld
her beauty, have they not?
399
00:21:04,347 --> 00:21:08,685
Gloriously so. Yet I inquire
towards the mind of the woman.
400
00:21:09,060 --> 00:21:10,770
She is of keen intellect,
401
00:21:11,521 --> 00:21:13,982
holding knowledge
towards literature,
402
00:21:14,399 --> 00:21:17,235
uh, rhetoric,
logic, the histories,
403
00:21:17,402 --> 00:21:19,529
languages,
Greek being of second nature.
404
00:21:19,696 --> 00:21:21,698
You misunderstand the question.
405
00:21:22,448 --> 00:21:25,743
How bends her mind
towards will of husband?
406
00:21:25,868 --> 00:21:28,079
[foreboding music]
407
00:21:35,294 --> 00:21:38,214
She grasps meaning
of the word
408
00:21:38,631 --> 00:21:39,924
duty...
409
00:21:40,883 --> 00:21:41,718
[inhales sharply]
410
00:21:41,884 --> 00:21:44,095
[counter clicks]
411
00:21:44,846 --> 00:21:47,098
[uneasy music]
412
00:21:47,682 --> 00:21:49,684
...and all it implies.
413
00:21:50,852 --> 00:21:52,145
Hmm.
414
00:21:53,938 --> 00:21:55,523
[counter clicks]
415
00:21:59,861 --> 00:22:02,572
I fear you have lost the game...
416
00:22:04,824 --> 00:22:07,160
[poignant string music]
417
00:22:08,369 --> 00:22:10,747
...yet gained
vaunted son-in-law.
418
00:22:13,207 --> 00:22:14,751
News to lift heart.
419
00:22:16,919 --> 00:22:21,090
Yet know it beats with the love
of a father towards only child-
420
00:22:21,716 --> 00:22:23,342
one I would see happy
421
00:22:23,926 --> 00:22:25,470
and cared for,
422
00:22:26,554 --> 00:22:29,015
given all courtesy and respect
423
00:22:29,515 --> 00:22:30,725
imagined.
424
00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:34,854
To the glory of the republic.
425
00:22:35,938 --> 00:22:37,231
Ah. Apologies.
426
00:22:37,565 --> 00:22:39,859
We do not mean to
interrupt your game.
427
00:22:40,026 --> 00:22:43,613
Ah, game has reached
satisfactory conclusion.
428
00:22:44,030 --> 00:22:46,407
[poignant music]
429
00:22:46,532 --> 00:22:48,534
Bless the gods, daughter.
430
00:22:48,910 --> 00:22:50,495
You are to be wed.
431
00:22:51,913 --> 00:22:56,250
- [chuckles] What wondrous news!
- [Pompey laughs]
432
00:22:58,002 --> 00:22:59,003
Indeed.
433
00:23:00,171 --> 00:23:02,173
I look forward to
consummation of the union
434
00:23:02,340 --> 00:23:05,301
between our families,
dearest Viridia.
435
00:23:06,344 --> 00:23:07,386
Hmm.
436
00:23:08,137 --> 00:23:10,181
I could never have
dreamed of...
437
00:23:10,598 --> 00:23:11,849
such a day.
438
00:23:12,683 --> 00:23:13,893
[chuckles lightly]
439
00:23:14,977 --> 00:23:16,854
[sombre string music]
440
00:23:17,021 --> 00:23:18,856
[wind howls]
441
00:23:19,023 --> 00:23:21,234
[owl hoots]
442
00:23:22,944 --> 00:23:25,404
[iron door rattles, opens]
443
00:23:30,034 --> 00:23:30,910
[whispers] Achillia...
444
00:23:31,077 --> 00:23:33,204
[eerie music]
445
00:23:40,419 --> 00:23:42,255
Why do eyes fucking linger?
446
00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:43,923
I...
447
00:23:44,048 --> 00:23:45,758
Apologies.
For a moment, I thought--
448
00:23:45,925 --> 00:23:48,177
I give no shit towards
turning of your thoughts.
449
00:23:49,554 --> 00:23:51,514
You claim your father's cell
as your own?
450
00:23:51,681 --> 00:23:53,224
As is my fucking right,
451
00:23:54,058 --> 00:23:54,684
as son.
452
00:23:54,851 --> 00:23:56,227
He would not have wished this-
453
00:23:56,686 --> 00:23:59,438
you and I, standing in
constant opposition.
454
00:23:59,605 --> 00:24:01,274
Then relinquish
title of champion
455
00:24:01,440 --> 00:24:03,025
and see disagreement fade.
456
00:24:03,192 --> 00:24:06,612
This is all that consumes you?
Even now?
457
00:24:07,530 --> 00:24:08,489
Glory in the arena?
458
00:24:08,656 --> 00:24:10,116
I am but consumed
459
00:24:10,950 --> 00:24:12,535
with seeing my father avenged,
460
00:24:12,702 --> 00:24:14,036
to stand upon the sands
of fucking Primus
461
00:24:14,203 --> 00:24:16,539
and claim life of the Scythian
that took him from me.
462
00:24:16,956 --> 00:24:19,876
Such revenge
does not belong to you.
463
00:24:20,626 --> 00:24:23,337
I am the champion
of this house.
464
00:24:24,797 --> 00:24:27,341
Mantle seized
absent proper contest...
465
00:24:28,342 --> 00:24:29,927
against the man before you.
466
00:24:30,052 --> 00:24:31,470
[scoffs]
467
00:24:31,637 --> 00:24:33,222
I see but a boy.
468
00:24:33,598 --> 00:24:35,433
[Korris]
Achillia. Tarchon.
469
00:24:35,850 --> 00:24:37,977
Pompey arrives.
Fall to formation,
470
00:24:38,352 --> 00:24:40,855
and see passions quelled.
471
00:24:41,022 --> 00:24:43,566
[dramatic, rumbling music]
472
00:24:45,234 --> 00:24:47,904
[dramatic percussive music]
473
00:24:53,701 --> 00:24:55,369
[Pompey]
This is where it began.
474
00:24:55,494 --> 00:24:58,873
Spartacus and his rebellion
that so threatened the republic.
475
00:24:59,040 --> 00:25:00,416
The mad fucks claimed the life
476
00:25:00,583 --> 00:25:02,543
of the former dominus
of this house.
477
00:25:02,668 --> 00:25:04,587
As well as many
prominent Romans.
478
00:25:04,754 --> 00:25:07,340
And yet the Syrian survived.
479
00:25:08,007 --> 00:25:09,926
I was not yet among
those of privilege.
480
00:25:10,051 --> 00:25:11,093
[Pompey] Yes.
481
00:25:11,260 --> 00:25:13,471
The gladiator slave who
turned against his own,
482
00:25:13,596 --> 00:25:15,848
raising question anew-
483
00:25:17,558 --> 00:25:18,935
how did you survive?
484
00:25:19,101 --> 00:25:20,770
By fortitude and wit.
485
00:25:21,687 --> 00:25:23,940
Honed by years
among the Brotherhood.
486
00:25:24,106 --> 00:25:25,942
From humble beginnings
487
00:25:26,108 --> 00:25:27,276
to humble present.
488
00:25:27,443 --> 00:25:28,486
[Cornelia chuckles]
489
00:25:28,653 --> 00:25:30,780
Let us not gauge a man's worth
by faded past
490
00:25:30,947 --> 00:25:33,699
but of vaunted offerings
of the here and now.
491
00:25:34,242 --> 00:25:35,493
Let it be so.
492
00:25:36,118 --> 00:25:38,287
Achillia! Present yourself.
493
00:25:38,579 --> 00:25:41,666
[dramatic percussive music]
494
00:25:45,920 --> 00:25:48,381
She stands of a form,
as promised.
495
00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:50,883
Savage barely survived
contest in the arena.
496
00:25:51,008 --> 00:25:52,927
Yet survive she did,
and stood victorious
497
00:25:53,094 --> 00:25:55,388
against opponent of
greater size and skill.
498
00:25:55,554 --> 00:25:58,307
I would weigh merit
with eyes my own.
499
00:25:58,891 --> 00:26:01,435
Whatever the consul desires,
Ashur provides.
500
00:26:02,061 --> 00:26:04,605
Choose among my men
who shall face her.
501
00:26:04,730 --> 00:26:08,609
All stand titan, and shall
provide thrilling adversary.
502
00:26:09,860 --> 00:26:11,112
What of that one?
503
00:26:17,451 --> 00:26:19,120
Apologies, Consul.
504
00:26:19,620 --> 00:26:21,706
This man offers
little challenge.
505
00:26:22,623 --> 00:26:24,375
I would present you
with spectacle
506
00:26:24,750 --> 00:26:26,919
more worthy of storied name.
507
00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:28,254
[Cornelia] A savage,
508
00:26:28,713 --> 00:26:30,006
as so indicated.
509
00:26:30,131 --> 00:26:32,883
I shall see her to discipline
for speaking beyond her station.
510
00:26:33,175 --> 00:26:34,427
Doctore!
511
00:26:34,927 --> 00:26:36,053
[Pompey] Hold.
512
00:26:37,096 --> 00:26:39,807
She is but bold of purpose,
513
00:26:39,932 --> 00:26:41,892
a thing to be admired.
514
00:26:42,143 --> 00:26:44,729
[tense string music]
515
00:26:44,895 --> 00:26:46,647
Let us entertain request.
516
00:26:47,398 --> 00:26:50,151
Who would you choose
to honor me, champion?
517
00:26:51,485 --> 00:26:52,570
Tarchon,
518
00:26:53,112 --> 00:26:54,655
son of Celadus.
519
00:26:56,198 --> 00:26:58,576
[tense percussive music]
520
00:27:01,162 --> 00:27:03,539
The son of Celadus
gladly accepts.
521
00:27:04,123 --> 00:27:05,041
[Ashur] Doctore,
522
00:27:05,583 --> 00:27:07,126
see practice weapons
to their hands.
523
00:27:07,293 --> 00:27:10,171
Practice?
Is this not proper contest?
524
00:27:11,839 --> 00:27:13,132
Your will, Consul.
525
00:27:13,299 --> 00:27:14,550
Doctore,
526
00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:17,303
see wood give way to steel.
527
00:27:17,470 --> 00:27:19,055
[laughs]
528
00:27:19,221 --> 00:27:21,098
Dacus, attend!
529
00:27:21,265 --> 00:27:22,350
Come.
530
00:27:33,152 --> 00:27:35,029
She adopts style
dissimilar to one
531
00:27:35,196 --> 00:27:36,739
during the games
of the Ludi Apollinares.
532
00:27:36,906 --> 00:27:39,909
Circumstance of injury
requires shift in strategy.
533
00:27:40,076 --> 00:27:41,911
Are we to prattle
until sun breaks?
534
00:27:42,078 --> 00:27:44,038
They but ready themself, Consul.
535
00:27:44,205 --> 00:27:45,831
Upon the moment,
you shall have blood.
536
00:27:47,458 --> 00:27:49,001
Present entertainment,
537
00:27:49,168 --> 00:27:51,879
yet slip not towards
fatal conflict.
538
00:27:53,172 --> 00:27:55,424
[low, tense music]
539
00:27:59,345 --> 00:28:01,013
[percussive music]
540
00:28:01,180 --> 00:28:04,392
Let this decide who is truly
deserving of fucking title.
541
00:28:04,558 --> 00:28:05,518
Gratitude...
542
00:28:05,684 --> 00:28:06,894
[blade swishes]
543
00:28:07,019 --> 00:28:09,230
...for opportunity
to see you fall.
544
00:28:10,856 --> 00:28:11,732
Begin!
545
00:28:11,899 --> 00:28:14,151
- [Achillia grunts]
- [snarls]
546
00:28:14,318 --> 00:28:16,529
[Tarchon grunts]
547
00:28:17,363 --> 00:28:18,239
[yells]
548
00:28:18,406 --> 00:28:19,657
[screams]
549
00:28:19,782 --> 00:28:21,534
- [metal swishes]
- [screams]
550
00:28:21,659 --> 00:28:23,411
Your Nubian does not disappoint.
551
00:28:23,577 --> 00:28:25,162
- [grunting]
- [Ashur chuckles wryly]
552
00:28:25,329 --> 00:28:28,040
[Tarchon grunts]
553
00:28:28,207 --> 00:28:30,501
- [exclaims]
- [screams]
554
00:28:30,668 --> 00:28:32,128
The youngling draws blood.
555
00:28:32,294 --> 00:28:34,630
[tense percussive music]
556
00:28:36,215 --> 00:28:38,050
[grunting, weapons clang]
557
00:28:38,217 --> 00:28:40,136
- [yells]
- [grunts]
558
00:28:40,261 --> 00:28:42,471
[savage grunting]
559
00:28:43,305 --> 00:28:43,722
[blade rings]
560
00:28:43,848 --> 00:28:45,057
[growls]
561
00:28:45,224 --> 00:28:46,225
- [snarls]
- [cries out]
562
00:28:46,350 --> 00:28:47,226
[gasps]
563
00:28:47,351 --> 00:28:49,270
Returned in kind.
564
00:28:49,437 --> 00:28:50,271
Splendid.
565
00:28:50,438 --> 00:28:51,605
Wine!
566
00:28:52,231 --> 00:28:54,984
- [fighters grunt, strain]
- [weapons thud]
567
00:28:55,151 --> 00:28:56,485
[Achillia shrieks]
568
00:28:57,278 --> 00:28:59,405
- [both grunt]
- [blades clank]
569
00:28:59,572 --> 00:29:02,450
- [Tarchon yells]
- Oh, your champion fades.
570
00:29:02,616 --> 00:29:06,787
As all dreams must,
when faced with stark reality.
571
00:29:07,997 --> 00:29:10,249
[grunting continues]
572
00:29:11,250 --> 00:29:13,210
- [Tarchon bellows]
- [screams]
573
00:29:13,377 --> 00:29:14,170
[Tarchon yells]
574
00:29:14,336 --> 00:29:16,213
[tense music]
575
00:29:16,380 --> 00:29:17,173
[thudding]
576
00:29:17,339 --> 00:29:19,216
[groan echoes]
577
00:29:19,383 --> 00:29:20,259
[screams]
578
00:29:20,426 --> 00:29:21,260
Oh!
579
00:29:21,385 --> 00:29:23,554
[laughs]
580
00:29:24,180 --> 00:29:25,598
Well fought!
581
00:29:26,348 --> 00:29:27,766
Claim his life!
582
00:29:28,309 --> 00:29:30,728
[tense, discordant music]
583
00:29:33,272 --> 00:29:36,275
[discordant music intensifies]
584
00:29:38,194 --> 00:29:40,112
[growls]
585
00:29:41,405 --> 00:29:43,824
[harsh, discordant music]
586
00:29:46,535 --> 00:29:49,121
He has proven
worthy opponent, Consul,
587
00:29:50,372 --> 00:29:51,790
as was his father.
588
00:29:54,418 --> 00:29:55,628
I would see him
589
00:29:56,921 --> 00:29:58,923
- live.
- Achillia.
590
00:30:00,382 --> 00:30:02,510
I am of a buoyant mood,
591
00:30:02,927 --> 00:30:05,554
raised aloft by my
impending nuptials.
592
00:30:05,721 --> 00:30:06,931
She stands victor.
593
00:30:07,723 --> 00:30:10,726
The boy's life is hers
to do as she pleases.
594
00:30:11,393 --> 00:30:13,229
[poignant music]
595
00:30:13,395 --> 00:30:14,855
[breathes raggedly]
596
00:30:15,022 --> 00:30:16,732
[exclaims scornfully]
597
00:30:16,899 --> 00:30:18,901
You have had your
proper contest
598
00:30:19,693 --> 00:30:22,238
and yet live
because of debt owed
599
00:30:22,988 --> 00:30:24,114
to your father.
600
00:30:25,908 --> 00:30:27,451
- [growls]
- [blade rings]
601
00:30:27,618 --> 00:30:29,453
She truly exceeds expectation.
602
00:30:30,913 --> 00:30:32,081
As Venus Victrix
603
00:30:32,248 --> 00:30:34,250
earthed in flesh,
604
00:30:35,626 --> 00:30:37,253
demanding praise.
605
00:30:37,419 --> 00:30:39,588
[men exclaim]
606
00:30:42,049 --> 00:30:43,676
Worship of such
607
00:30:43,842 --> 00:30:44,969
perhaps
608
00:30:45,135 --> 00:30:47,012
better suited towards more...
609
00:30:47,179 --> 00:30:49,223
intimate contemplation?
610
00:30:49,348 --> 00:30:51,642
[intriguing music]
611
00:30:53,310 --> 00:30:55,062
Notion well received.
612
00:30:55,229 --> 00:30:56,522
[Korris] Attend.
613
00:30:58,399 --> 00:31:00,901
Have her bathed and sent to me.
614
00:31:01,485 --> 00:31:03,529
[Caesar] Let us take
food and wine, then.
615
00:31:04,238 --> 00:31:05,906
Until appointed time.
616
00:31:07,199 --> 00:31:08,033
[ominous music]
617
00:31:08,158 --> 00:31:08,659
[inhales]
618
00:31:08,784 --> 00:31:10,119
Hilara.
619
00:31:10,536 --> 00:31:12,037
I would have you linger
620
00:31:13,163 --> 00:31:14,123
and assist
621
00:31:14,290 --> 00:31:16,333
towards urgent matter.
622
00:31:16,458 --> 00:31:18,252
[ominous music]
623
00:31:18,419 --> 00:31:20,129
You ask the impossible, Hilara.
624
00:31:20,296 --> 00:31:22,298
It is of vital importance
to this house.
625
00:31:22,464 --> 00:31:24,091
You mean to your dominus.
626
00:31:24,258 --> 00:31:27,219
You shall never see feelings
deeply held for him returned,
627
00:31:27,386 --> 00:31:29,179
if he is capable of them at all.
628
00:31:29,346 --> 00:31:31,807
I no longer cling to such hopes.
629
00:31:33,183 --> 00:31:34,685
Yet in aiding him
in this act,
630
00:31:34,852 --> 00:31:37,438
it will avert bloodshed and ruin
631
00:31:38,772 --> 00:31:40,566
for all beneath this roof.
632
00:31:43,861 --> 00:31:45,904
I ask you this as friend
633
00:31:47,948 --> 00:31:50,534
who once you embraced
above all others.
634
00:31:51,827 --> 00:31:54,330
[dramatic percussive music]
635
00:31:54,496 --> 00:31:56,373
[breathes shakily]
636
00:31:56,498 --> 00:31:58,709
[tense string music]
637
00:32:01,211 --> 00:32:02,254
[Cornelia] The way he leers
638
00:32:02,421 --> 00:32:03,756
as if considering
the taste of your flesh.
639
00:32:03,881 --> 00:32:05,424
It's not unthinkable
such forbidden meal
640
00:32:05,591 --> 00:32:06,967
has parted the man's lips.
641
00:32:08,510 --> 00:32:09,595
[tense music]
642
00:32:09,762 --> 00:32:12,389
Why do you stand as doe
faced with hunter's arrow?
643
00:32:12,556 --> 00:32:13,599
Apologies. I...
644
00:32:13,766 --> 00:32:15,768
[Cornelia] Busy yourself
with drawing of bath.
645
00:32:16,268 --> 00:32:17,895
The Syrian may forgive
indolent hands,
646
00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:21,857
yet those of a Roman's body
slave must never fall to such.
647
00:32:22,232 --> 00:32:23,651
I shall see it done.
648
00:32:28,489 --> 00:32:29,907
You favor the girl.
649
00:32:30,658 --> 00:32:33,285
She has proven adequate
morsel upon your absence.
650
00:32:33,452 --> 00:32:34,286
Hmm.
651
00:32:34,953 --> 00:32:38,332
And now that loving husband
has returned?
652
00:32:38,499 --> 00:32:40,959
Thoughts turn towards more...
653
00:32:41,126 --> 00:32:42,878
substantial feast.
654
00:32:43,671 --> 00:32:46,173
[sultry, feline string music]
655
00:32:48,467 --> 00:32:51,011
[Cornelia chuckles]
656
00:32:51,178 --> 00:32:52,971
I am your man, then.
657
00:32:53,514 --> 00:32:55,599
[discordant string music]
658
00:32:55,724 --> 00:32:57,267
I am to lay with Pompey?
659
00:32:57,434 --> 00:32:59,395
It is a thing often
requested of champions.
660
00:32:59,853 --> 00:33:01,063
Spartacus,
Gannicus before him,
661
00:33:01,188 --> 00:33:04,316
both commanded towards same,
and fell to compliance.
662
00:33:05,484 --> 00:33:06,443
Yet...
663
00:33:07,194 --> 00:33:09,863
if you do as I instruct,
absent discovery,
664
00:33:10,030 --> 00:33:12,282
Pompey will be unable
to lay hand upon you,
665
00:33:12,449 --> 00:33:15,536
nor shall cock ever
straighten towards offence.
666
00:33:17,037 --> 00:33:18,414
If such is your will.
667
00:33:18,580 --> 00:33:20,582
I do not wish it so.
668
00:33:20,999 --> 00:33:23,585
Yet I stand bereft
of fucking option.
669
00:33:23,752 --> 00:33:24,920
Dominus.
670
00:33:26,547 --> 00:33:29,425
[intriguing string music]
671
00:33:29,591 --> 00:33:31,969
Were you able to acquire
what I've asked of you?
672
00:33:33,345 --> 00:33:34,847
Messia has seen to it.
673
00:33:35,597 --> 00:33:38,058
Then perhaps the gods
not fuck us this day.
674
00:33:38,642 --> 00:33:40,894
[tense string music]
675
00:33:41,061 --> 00:33:42,980
See message dispatched,
676
00:33:43,647 --> 00:33:47,234
then Achillia
to honored fucking guest.
677
00:33:48,277 --> 00:33:49,111
Go.
678
00:33:49,278 --> 00:33:50,320
[discordant musical flourish]
679
00:33:50,487 --> 00:33:51,822
[liquid pours]
680
00:33:52,573 --> 00:33:56,702
The boy you fought, why did you
petition for his life?
681
00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:01,832
It was not his life
that held concern.
682
00:34:03,500 --> 00:34:04,960
I knew his father
683
00:34:05,836 --> 00:34:07,004
before he fell.
684
00:34:08,297 --> 00:34:10,466
He was one of the Syrian's men?
685
00:34:11,300 --> 00:34:13,469
He stood champion of this house
686
00:34:14,511 --> 00:34:16,054
for but a moment.
687
00:34:17,848 --> 00:34:20,726
Well, interest lies
in current owner of title.
688
00:34:22,144 --> 00:34:23,228
So tell me,
689
00:34:23,395 --> 00:34:27,566
how did you find yourself
guest of our fair republic?
690
00:34:29,151 --> 00:34:31,737
Through circumstances
of misfortune,
691
00:34:32,946 --> 00:34:34,656
as most who find themselves so.
692
00:34:35,491 --> 00:34:38,660
Hmm. Generalities are the
comfort of lesser intellect.
693
00:34:38,827 --> 00:34:43,040
I would seize upon
more revealing detail.
694
00:34:47,336 --> 00:34:49,171
I was sold to the Romans.
695
00:34:50,756 --> 00:34:53,008
Mm, it's an occurrence
not uncommon.
696
00:34:53,175 --> 00:34:56,011
It was by hand
of my own father.
697
00:34:57,137 --> 00:34:58,472
[sombre string music]
698
00:34:58,639 --> 00:35:00,933
[inhales, exhales]
699
00:35:02,351 --> 00:35:03,936
Ah.
700
00:35:04,394 --> 00:35:06,271
Details revealed.
701
00:35:08,982 --> 00:35:09,983
Did he hate you so,
702
00:35:10,108 --> 00:35:12,361
to condemn you to slavery
in a foreign land?
703
00:35:13,487 --> 00:35:16,156
His love for me
was beyond measure.
704
00:35:17,825 --> 00:35:19,785
And yet here you stand.
705
00:35:20,744 --> 00:35:22,996
[poignant string music]
706
00:35:25,541 --> 00:35:28,460
Errant spear
took the life of royal.
707
00:35:31,588 --> 00:35:33,298
One I was sworn to protect.
708
00:35:34,258 --> 00:35:36,426
Now we come to the meat of it.
709
00:35:36,593 --> 00:35:40,055
Such a thing is punishable
by death in my kingdom.
710
00:35:40,597 --> 00:35:42,182
Giving me to the Romans
711
00:35:42,683 --> 00:35:44,101
was a mercy,
712
00:35:45,394 --> 00:35:47,771
in his eyes.
713
00:35:54,528 --> 00:35:55,946
I would have more wine.
714
00:35:56,572 --> 00:35:57,906
As would I.
715
00:35:58,365 --> 00:36:01,910
[slow string and
percussive music]
716
00:36:04,621 --> 00:36:08,709
You move with a grace beyond
those of abject station.
717
00:36:10,752 --> 00:36:11,920
Gratitude.
718
00:36:12,796 --> 00:36:16,008
It was not meant as compliment.
Merely observation.
719
00:36:17,551 --> 00:36:19,761
- Gratitude remains...
- [pours liquid]
720
00:36:19,928 --> 00:36:21,430
...despite intention.
721
00:36:21,763 --> 00:36:24,349
[poignant music continues]
722
00:36:35,360 --> 00:36:36,987
I must confess,
723
00:36:38,530 --> 00:36:40,240
I've never had a Nubian.
724
00:36:42,075 --> 00:36:44,328
Nor I a consul of Rome.
725
00:36:46,914 --> 00:36:49,750
Had not promise to cherish
the daughter of Gabinius
726
00:36:49,875 --> 00:36:52,085
been sworn but hours past,
727
00:36:55,130 --> 00:36:58,383
we would see such
mutual failing rectified.
728
00:36:58,550 --> 00:36:59,760
[chuckles]
729
00:37:00,344 --> 00:37:01,678
A pity, then.
730
00:37:02,763 --> 00:37:05,599
[percussive music continues]
731
00:37:05,766 --> 00:37:08,352
[tense string music surges]
732
00:37:12,814 --> 00:37:14,274
[wind howls]
733
00:37:14,441 --> 00:37:16,652
[thunder rumbles]
734
00:37:16,818 --> 00:37:19,488
[melancholy woodwind music]
735
00:37:21,615 --> 00:37:23,325
The gods are angry.
736
00:37:25,327 --> 00:37:27,245
When do they stand otherwise?
737
00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:30,123
[thunder rumbles]
738
00:37:30,290 --> 00:37:31,583
I would keep from edge.
739
00:37:32,584 --> 00:37:34,962
Cliff has been known to
claim the unsuspecting.
740
00:37:35,587 --> 00:37:36,797
[distant waves crash,
wind howls]
741
00:37:36,964 --> 00:37:39,675
Then why has wall never been
rebuilt to prevent calamity?
742
00:37:39,841 --> 00:37:41,718
Some things defy repair,
743
00:37:42,260 --> 00:37:44,304
in spite of will
to hold otherwise.
744
00:37:45,847 --> 00:37:48,308
[melancholy string music]
745
00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:53,605
He comes to me.
746
00:37:55,941 --> 00:37:57,192
In my dreams.
747
00:37:59,152 --> 00:38:01,446
As it often is with
those we have lost.
748
00:38:04,741 --> 00:38:06,576
I make attempt to call to him...
749
00:38:08,704 --> 00:38:10,831
yet tongue becomes as stone.
750
00:38:13,834 --> 00:38:15,502
Does he speak to you?
751
00:38:16,837 --> 00:38:18,463
[poignant string music]
752
00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:19,923
He does...
753
00:38:22,634 --> 00:38:24,052
yet I cannot hear him.
754
00:38:26,847 --> 00:38:29,266
I would give all to break
words with him once more.
755
00:38:32,227 --> 00:38:33,395
As you shall,
756
00:38:34,146 --> 00:38:35,230
upon a day.
757
00:38:35,981 --> 00:38:37,983
As I shall with Opiter,
758
00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:40,527
when we fall from this world
759
00:38:40,694 --> 00:38:42,821
towards welcome
upon distant shore.
760
00:38:43,905 --> 00:38:46,783
[poignant string music swells]
761
00:38:48,243 --> 00:38:50,746
Yet while we remain
of this world,
762
00:38:51,204 --> 00:38:53,749
I would see aid
given Achillia.
763
00:38:55,584 --> 00:38:56,877
She does not fucking require it.
764
00:38:57,044 --> 00:38:59,504
She is but bone and meat
as any other,
765
00:39:00,672 --> 00:39:02,549
and she will face
the freshly-born champion
766
00:39:02,674 --> 00:39:05,343
of the House of Proculus
in coming games.
767
00:39:06,803 --> 00:39:09,848
Let us see her
towards vengeance.
768
00:39:10,932 --> 00:39:13,393
[solemn orchestral music]
769
00:39:14,478 --> 00:39:16,229
I would ask to see Elata.
770
00:39:16,980 --> 00:39:20,192
You are far removed from
favor with your dominus.
771
00:39:22,027 --> 00:39:24,029
Yet I will broach request
772
00:39:24,196 --> 00:39:25,655
upon opportunity.
773
00:39:27,783 --> 00:39:29,743
My father did not care for her.
774
00:39:32,579 --> 00:39:35,999
Athena herself would not have
stood worthy of your affections,
775
00:39:36,666 --> 00:39:38,043
in his eyes.
776
00:39:39,002 --> 00:39:41,421
[melancholy music swells]
777
00:39:44,007 --> 00:39:46,259
[thunder rumbles]
778
00:39:48,845 --> 00:39:50,430
[thunder rumbles]
779
00:39:50,597 --> 00:39:52,808
You have afforded yourself
with measured grace
780
00:39:52,974 --> 00:39:54,935
beyond courtesy of years.
781
00:39:56,728 --> 00:39:59,523
Would that heart swelled
towards that of loving husband
782
00:40:00,440 --> 00:40:03,735
in place of one
presented through necessity.
783
00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:08,073
I shall find joy
784
00:40:08,573 --> 00:40:11,243
in knowledge that I have
honored my father,
785
00:40:12,953 --> 00:40:14,412
who I hold closest to heart.
786
00:40:14,579 --> 00:40:17,374
Oh, do not let your mother
hear you break such words.
787
00:40:17,541 --> 00:40:18,917
[both chuckle]
788
00:40:19,084 --> 00:40:20,210
Hmm.
789
00:40:21,169 --> 00:40:22,629
I shall miss our games
790
00:40:23,755 --> 00:40:25,257
when I'm no longer
of this house.
791
00:40:25,423 --> 00:40:26,508
Oh...
792
00:40:27,050 --> 00:40:28,760
Well, you are yet among us.
793
00:40:29,469 --> 00:40:32,597
Let us embrace each day
by hour and minute.
794
00:40:32,764 --> 00:40:33,932
- [chuckles]
- Set board,
795
00:40:34,099 --> 00:40:36,393
- and we shall play.
- [door opens, closes]
796
00:40:37,978 --> 00:40:39,688
Apologies. Dispatch arrives.
797
00:40:39,855 --> 00:40:41,940
Ah, well see it set aside
towards later hour.
798
00:40:42,107 --> 00:40:45,652
Apologies once more.
It carries from Pompey himself.
799
00:40:47,070 --> 00:40:48,822
Ah, give it here.
800
00:40:52,492 --> 00:40:54,995
What does future husband convey?
801
00:40:55,162 --> 00:40:56,621
[murmurs]
802
00:40:56,746 --> 00:40:59,583
Hmm. He tarries
at the Syrian's villa
803
00:41:00,167 --> 00:41:02,169
and requests my immediate
fucking presence?
804
00:41:02,294 --> 00:41:06,006
[scoffs] Send reply that
I stand regrettably occupied,
805
00:41:06,173 --> 00:41:09,467
and I shall broach gathering
upon morning light.
806
00:41:09,634 --> 00:41:10,635
Dominus.
807
00:41:11,178 --> 00:41:12,179
Wait.
808
00:41:14,347 --> 00:41:16,766
- Duty towards Republic beckons.
- Oh.
809
00:41:16,933 --> 00:41:19,227
I would not see
vital purpose set aside
810
00:41:19,394 --> 00:41:23,565
for pleasure of mere game,
no matter how desired.
811
00:41:27,110 --> 00:41:28,528
Set board,
812
00:41:28,695 --> 00:41:33,200
and I shall return to you as
fleetly as obligation allows.
813
00:41:36,203 --> 00:41:38,371
[gentle music]
814
00:41:39,873 --> 00:41:41,333
[heavy door opens]
815
00:41:41,875 --> 00:41:42,834
[door closes]
816
00:41:43,001 --> 00:41:44,961
- [thunder, horse whinnies]
- [man] Door!
817
00:41:45,128 --> 00:41:46,963
[door rattles, creaks open]
818
00:41:47,130 --> 00:41:48,256
[thunder rumbles]
819
00:41:48,423 --> 00:41:51,301
Why have I been summoned
as if common slave?
820
00:41:52,010 --> 00:41:53,720
Pompey's mind is his own.
821
00:41:53,887 --> 00:41:56,681
I would not presume to fathom
what thoughts lie within it.
822
00:41:57,224 --> 00:41:59,392
Forever magnanimous
in response.
823
00:41:59,935 --> 00:42:03,230
A thing your perceived betters
could glean instruction from.
824
00:42:03,396 --> 00:42:04,397
I but serve the Republic
825
00:42:04,564 --> 00:42:07,025
and those who guide her
through darkest night.
826
00:42:08,526 --> 00:42:11,947
There stood a time I received
such humble prostration
827
00:42:12,072 --> 00:42:14,532
as cunning ruse to gain favor.
828
00:42:15,200 --> 00:42:18,495
Yet your embrace
of the necessity of union
829
00:42:18,620 --> 00:42:21,873
between beloved daughter
and the man you lead me towards
830
00:42:23,291 --> 00:42:25,543
begs differing conclusion.
831
00:42:26,127 --> 00:42:28,755
I would know of it,
if so inclined.
832
00:42:28,922 --> 00:42:32,717
That you truly place the
republic above personal desire.
833
00:42:33,677 --> 00:42:37,847
Again, a thing your betters
could take lesson from.
834
00:42:39,349 --> 00:42:40,642
You honor me.
835
00:42:41,226 --> 00:42:43,311
You honor yourself, Ashur.
836
00:42:44,145 --> 00:42:46,398
[uneasy music]
837
00:42:48,942 --> 00:42:49,818
[thunder rumbles]
838
00:42:49,985 --> 00:42:51,236
You call me by name.
839
00:42:51,987 --> 00:42:53,613
You have earned
such consideration,
840
00:42:54,197 --> 00:42:59,411
navigating treacherous waters
of oft tempestuous acquaintance.
841
00:43:00,245 --> 00:43:02,122
It is of
842
00:43:02,706 --> 00:43:04,040
greatest comfort
843
00:43:04,624 --> 00:43:06,960
to see them calm between us.
844
00:43:07,127 --> 00:43:08,920
Sentiment deeply shared.
845
00:43:11,089 --> 00:43:13,425
If father were yet known to you,
846
00:43:15,635 --> 00:43:17,012
he would stand
847
00:43:17,595 --> 00:43:20,640
as proud as the man
you see before you
848
00:43:21,641 --> 00:43:26,438
that his son set aside
impossible notions of the heart
849
00:43:27,689 --> 00:43:29,649
and accepted what must be.
850
00:43:30,775 --> 00:43:33,778
Yet, take comfort
in thought that Viridia
851
00:43:35,613 --> 00:43:37,699
considers you fondly.
852
00:43:40,076 --> 00:43:42,037
And I suspect always shall.
853
00:43:43,288 --> 00:43:45,498
[breathes shakily]
854
00:43:46,249 --> 00:43:48,209
[poignant string music]
855
00:43:48,376 --> 00:43:50,462
Come. Pompey awaits.
856
00:43:52,589 --> 00:43:53,548
Uh...
857
00:43:53,923 --> 00:43:56,509
night churns beyond reason.
858
00:43:57,761 --> 00:43:58,845
I will make excuse
859
00:43:59,012 --> 00:44:00,805
and see meeting delayed
to more favorable hour.
860
00:44:00,972 --> 00:44:02,640
I'm here now,
upon appointed moment.
861
00:44:02,807 --> 00:44:06,102
Let us to purpose
and see matter concluded.
862
00:44:07,312 --> 00:44:09,606
[foreboding music]
863
00:44:10,815 --> 00:44:13,443
What stands so urgent
that you call upon me to...
864
00:44:13,610 --> 00:44:15,362
[tense musical sting]
865
00:44:15,528 --> 00:44:17,238
What is this fucking shit?
866
00:44:17,405 --> 00:44:19,908
- Dominus, I-
- Remove yourself. Go!
867
00:44:20,617 --> 00:44:21,618
Apologies.
868
00:44:22,077 --> 00:44:25,038
Pompey requested closer
inspection of my champion.
869
00:44:25,163 --> 00:44:26,414
I did not know!
870
00:44:26,581 --> 00:44:30,293
You swear to see my daughter
treated with love and respect,
871
00:44:30,877 --> 00:44:34,547
and within same breath fuck me
as you fuck the Nubian slave?
872
00:44:35,131 --> 00:44:38,093
Gabinius. [grunts]
What has happened?
873
00:44:38,259 --> 00:44:40,970
An end to proposed marriage
874
00:44:41,388 --> 00:44:44,641
and severance of
fucking association.
875
00:44:45,683 --> 00:44:47,727
Place cock where whim dictates,
876
00:44:47,894 --> 00:44:51,314
and may disease see
it wither upon vine!
877
00:44:53,066 --> 00:44:54,234
[groans]
878
00:44:55,610 --> 00:44:56,486
Gather yourself, Consul.
879
00:44:56,653 --> 00:44:59,239
I shall attempt to calm
inflamed humors.
880
00:44:59,406 --> 00:45:00,490
[groans]
881
00:45:01,741 --> 00:45:03,034
Gabinius.
882
00:45:03,952 --> 00:45:05,328
What finds you here
at such hour?
883
00:45:05,495 --> 00:45:07,163
And seized by tempestuous mood?
884
00:45:07,330 --> 00:45:10,875
Honored guest
beneath this fucking roof!
885
00:45:11,042 --> 00:45:11,918
Pompey?
886
00:45:12,043 --> 00:45:13,044
The man has proved himself
887
00:45:13,211 --> 00:45:15,380
the villain Crassus
has always assumed.
888
00:45:15,547 --> 00:45:16,589
Curse upon me
889
00:45:17,173 --> 00:45:19,342
for not gleaning truth
with eyes my own.
890
00:45:19,509 --> 00:45:21,594
He is nothing more
than arrogant shit
891
00:45:21,761 --> 00:45:23,471
overflowing with
military laurels
892
00:45:23,638 --> 00:45:26,057
in place of spirit
and fucking soul.
893
00:45:26,224 --> 00:45:29,144
Harshest of words
towards a consul of Rome.
894
00:45:29,310 --> 00:45:32,147
Fuck title
and all pretense bestowed.
895
00:45:32,939 --> 00:45:36,609
He but sees himself reflected in
the eyes of everyone he beholds.
896
00:45:36,734 --> 00:45:40,405
Senator, I beg of you,
let us give pause and consider--
897
00:45:40,572 --> 00:45:42,407
There stands
nothing to consider,
898
00:45:43,199 --> 00:45:46,161
save unfolding years
absent the name Pompey Magnus
899
00:45:46,327 --> 00:45:48,830
ever being conjured
by favorable tongue.
900
00:45:48,997 --> 00:45:52,167
- Let us take wine to quiet the-
- I will not be quelled.
901
00:45:52,333 --> 00:45:54,502
Pompey reforms as enemy to me.
902
00:45:55,211 --> 00:45:57,964
Equal in spiteful intent
of the fucking Cilicians
903
00:45:58,131 --> 00:46:00,216
he fails to bring to justice!
904
00:46:00,633 --> 00:46:02,177
[Pompey] You wound me
905
00:46:02,302 --> 00:46:05,138
[growls] as knife to chest.
906
00:46:05,305 --> 00:46:07,223
What... [grunts, cries out]
907
00:46:07,390 --> 00:46:09,476
[gasps] What cause
908
00:46:09,642 --> 00:46:12,812
have I given towards such wrath?
909
00:46:13,229 --> 00:46:15,482
- What cause?
- [grunts]
910
00:46:15,648 --> 00:46:18,193
[echoes]
I bend to requested summons
911
00:46:18,359 --> 00:46:20,820
only to find you entwined
with the Nubian,
912
00:46:20,987 --> 00:46:23,072
and you cry
what fucking cause?
913
00:46:23,239 --> 00:46:27,744
I have no memory of summoning
you or bedding the Nubian.
914
00:46:28,119 --> 00:46:29,412
[laughs]
915
00:46:29,579 --> 00:46:32,332
An excess of wine does not
negate grievous insult.
916
00:46:32,499 --> 00:46:35,502
I beg you, we must not
let overripe passions--
917
00:46:35,668 --> 00:46:37,504
To think I ever considered
918
00:46:37,670 --> 00:46:40,798
fucking union towards you
with treasured daughter!
919
00:46:41,174 --> 00:46:42,634
You are beneath her
920
00:46:42,800 --> 00:46:44,928
and shall forever remain so!
921
00:46:45,094 --> 00:46:47,055
- [groans]
- Send word to Crassus.
922
00:46:47,222 --> 00:46:48,473
I would meet to discuss
923
00:46:48,640 --> 00:46:51,726
granting him my full support
in the Senate,
924
00:46:52,060 --> 00:46:53,853
to stand in opposition
925
00:46:54,020 --> 00:46:56,314
of the shitfuck Pompey!
926
00:46:56,481 --> 00:46:57,357
[roars]
927
00:46:57,524 --> 00:46:59,192
[blade slices, blood splatters]
928
00:46:59,359 --> 00:47:01,361
- [gasps, groans]
- [wet squelching]
929
00:47:01,528 --> 00:47:03,321
[ominous music]
930
00:47:03,488 --> 00:47:05,365
[gasps, groans]
931
00:47:05,532 --> 00:47:07,367
[shudders, groans]
932
00:47:07,534 --> 00:47:09,160
What have you fucking done?
933
00:47:09,327 --> 00:47:12,247
- Call your medicus!
- I have no fucking medicus!
934
00:47:12,413 --> 00:47:13,039
Consul!
935
00:47:13,206 --> 00:47:14,958
Prepare his horse! Quickly!
936
00:47:16,292 --> 00:47:17,877
I will see to this.
You must flee.
937
00:47:18,044 --> 00:47:19,045
- I- I didn't mean--
938
00:47:19,212 --> 00:47:21,297
Intent tumbles to irrelevance
in eye of Senate.
939
00:47:21,464 --> 00:47:23,341
Come! Let us see you away.
940
00:47:23,466 --> 00:47:25,301
[gasps, cries out]
941
00:47:25,468 --> 00:47:27,303
[pants]
942
00:47:27,428 --> 00:47:29,639
[tense music surges]
943
00:47:32,183 --> 00:47:34,394
I have underestimated you,
Syrian.
944
00:47:34,519 --> 00:47:38,356
You have halted union between
Viridia and Pompey as commanded,
945
00:47:39,774 --> 00:47:42,485
absent blood upon your hands.
946
00:47:44,529 --> 00:47:46,322
[Cornelia laughs]
947
00:47:46,489 --> 00:47:48,950
[sombre orchestral music]
948
00:47:50,994 --> 00:47:52,829
I did not mean for this.
949
00:47:53,580 --> 00:47:54,831
[gasps]
950
00:47:55,582 --> 00:47:57,166
[voice breaks] I...
951
00:47:58,167 --> 00:47:59,836
I did not want this.
952
00:48:01,170 --> 00:48:02,755
[dramatic music]
953
00:48:02,922 --> 00:48:03,840
You.
954
00:48:04,507 --> 00:48:06,050
[coughs]
955
00:48:06,217 --> 00:48:07,093
You did this?
956
00:48:07,218 --> 00:48:08,803
- No.
- [thunder rumbles]
957
00:48:08,970 --> 00:48:11,097
She will know of it...
958
00:48:11,806 --> 00:48:13,850
- [thunderclap]
- Viridia...
959
00:48:14,017 --> 00:48:14,642
[Ashur gasps]
960
00:48:14,767 --> 00:48:16,477
...will know the...
961
00:48:17,103 --> 00:48:18,980
the man you truly are.
962
00:48:19,105 --> 00:48:20,356
- No.
- She will know!
963
00:48:20,523 --> 00:48:21,899
- No.
- She will...
964
00:48:22,609 --> 00:48:24,444
[both grunt]
965
00:48:24,569 --> 00:48:26,446
[gurgles, chokes]
966
00:48:26,613 --> 00:48:28,448
[coughs, chokes]
967
00:48:28,615 --> 00:48:31,492
[guttural grunting]
968
00:48:31,618 --> 00:48:32,910
[turbulent orchestral music]
969
00:48:33,036 --> 00:48:35,455
- [muffled] No, no!
- [grunts]
970
00:48:35,622 --> 00:48:37,790
[muffled cries]
971
00:48:38,541 --> 00:48:40,460
[grunts, chokes]
972
00:48:40,627 --> 00:48:41,669
No.
973
00:48:43,546 --> 00:48:44,422
[muffled groan]
974
00:48:44,589 --> 00:48:46,758
[cries]
975
00:48:48,259 --> 00:48:49,302
[chokes, gurgles]
976
00:48:49,427 --> 00:48:50,678
[cries out]
977
00:48:51,888 --> 00:48:52,889
[gasps]
978
00:48:53,556 --> 00:48:54,807
[sombre music]
979
00:48:54,974 --> 00:48:56,017
[Ashur gasps]
980
00:48:56,976 --> 00:48:58,686
[cries]
981
00:48:59,979 --> 00:49:00,980
Oh...
982
00:49:01,105 --> 00:49:02,273
[gasps]
983
00:49:05,818 --> 00:49:06,736
[gasps]
984
00:49:06,903 --> 00:49:08,363
[stifles sobs]
985
00:49:11,324 --> 00:49:12,492
Oh...
986
00:49:13,910 --> 00:49:16,079
[cries out]
987
00:49:17,580 --> 00:49:19,832
[poignant string music]
988
00:49:20,375 --> 00:49:21,542
[stifles sob]
989
00:49:22,502 --> 00:49:26,798
- [anguished sobbing echoes]
- [thunder rumbles]
990
00:49:27,632 --> 00:49:29,801
[wind howls]
991
00:49:31,636 --> 00:49:34,472
[thunder rumbles]
992
00:49:34,597 --> 00:49:37,266
[poignant music crescendos]
993
00:49:46,651 --> 00:49:48,861
[music continues]
994
00:49:51,656 --> 00:49:53,908
[sighs deeply]
995
00:49:55,702 --> 00:49:57,578
[thunder rumbles]
996
00:49:57,745 --> 00:50:00,081
[male choir sings in Latin]
997
00:50:10,633 --> 00:50:13,219
[poignant orchestral music]
998
00:50:22,562 --> 00:50:26,482
- [man vocalizes]
- [poignant music swells]
999
00:50:36,743 --> 00:50:38,953
[music crescendos]
1000
00:50:46,586 --> 00:50:49,255
[swelling musical flourish]
1001
00:50:50,590 --> 00:50:53,468
[imperious, percussive music]
1002
00:51:00,725 --> 00:51:02,977
[music continues]