1 00:00:16,267 --> 00:00:18,227 The past stands not who I am. 2 00:00:21,063 --> 00:00:23,941 When will Crassus bless us with fucking presence? 3 00:00:25,609 --> 00:00:27,486 News only just reached ear of your man's injuries. 4 00:00:27,611 --> 00:00:31,741 And I shall storm Olympus to see you satisfied. 5 00:00:31,866 --> 00:00:33,784 Word upon breeze has caressed ear 6 00:00:33,951 --> 00:00:37,413 of the finest Egyptian linens arriving tomorrow. 7 00:00:37,580 --> 00:00:40,166 - Seize them - Viridia 8 00:00:42,752 --> 00:00:44,128 You are safe now. 9 00:00:45,296 --> 00:00:46,547 Cilicians. 10 00:00:46,714 --> 00:00:49,675 It is well known that you desire entry to approaching games. 11 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:51,552 I shall see you well positioned. 12 00:00:51,719 --> 00:00:56,223 We have gained position in the games of the Ludi Apollinares 13 00:00:57,600 --> 00:00:59,935 We shall see the Brothers Ferox to fucking grass 14 00:01:00,102 --> 00:01:03,773 by the hands of the goddess of fucking death. 15 00:01:06,400 --> 00:01:08,110 Caesar. 16 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:31,801 Place abomination in darkest corner, far from fucking sight. 17 00:01:32,551 --> 00:01:36,138 Noble wife need not trouble herself 18 00:01:36,263 --> 00:01:38,432 with such base matter of the household. 19 00:01:38,557 --> 00:01:40,518 Cornelia counsels her own desires, 20 00:01:40,893 --> 00:01:42,520 as her father before her. 21 00:01:43,604 --> 00:01:46,357 And she prefers house fit for Roman habitation. 22 00:01:48,025 --> 00:01:50,277 All beneath my roof stand at your command. 23 00:01:50,444 --> 00:01:52,404 I expect no less. 24 00:02:05,793 --> 00:02:06,877 Apologies. 25 00:02:08,003 --> 00:02:12,258 I would break words in private regarding pressing concerns. 26 00:02:12,424 --> 00:02:14,510 Very well. 27 00:02:14,927 --> 00:02:16,720 Let us discover wine upon the way 28 00:02:16,887 --> 00:02:19,014 to better soften sharp conversation. 29 00:02:20,599 --> 00:02:21,851 You- 30 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:24,603 what title do you hold in this house of shit? 31 00:02:25,312 --> 00:02:28,524 I stand vilica of the House of Ashur 32 00:02:29,108 --> 00:02:31,402 and personal body slave to its dominus. 33 00:02:31,569 --> 00:02:35,072 Position of vilica stands less refined than in Rome, 34 00:02:35,239 --> 00:02:37,741 yet I suppose one must make do. 35 00:02:38,242 --> 00:02:40,619 - Yes, Domina. - Prepare bath, 36 00:02:40,786 --> 00:02:42,580 so I may cleanse the stench of this house from body 37 00:02:42,746 --> 00:02:45,165 in advance of it gaining permanent residence. 38 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:52,131 Ah 39 00:02:52,298 --> 00:02:56,176 Oh, at least your wine doesn't taste of piss. 40 00:02:56,302 --> 00:02:58,095 Only the finest offering in Capua were secured 41 00:02:58,262 --> 00:03:01,974 in expectation Crassus himself would materialize. 42 00:03:02,975 --> 00:03:04,310 I had thought of broaching subject towards 43 00:03:04,476 --> 00:03:06,103 rebuilding the old arena- 44 00:03:06,270 --> 00:03:08,606 The man remains encamped outside the gates of Rome 45 00:03:08,772 --> 00:03:11,066 with his army, countering that of Pompey, 46 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:13,444 with thoughts far removed from Capua, 47 00:03:13,819 --> 00:03:15,821 its citizens of slight concern. 48 00:03:16,113 --> 00:03:18,282 Your presence holds equal value. 49 00:03:19,158 --> 00:03:20,784 - Equal? - Uh- 50 00:03:20,951 --> 00:03:22,953 more so, in many regards. 51 00:03:23,454 --> 00:03:26,665 And honored arrival breaks upon heels of glorious news. 52 00:03:26,832 --> 00:03:28,876 I have gained position in the upcoming games 53 00:03:29,043 --> 00:03:33,380 of the Ludi Apollinares, hosted by Senator Gabinius himself. 54 00:03:33,547 --> 00:03:36,467 Was such bounty presented in return for repelling 55 00:03:36,634 --> 00:03:39,595 Cilician attack against beloved wife and daughter? 56 00:03:42,473 --> 00:03:45,434 How has this word reached you so swiftly? 57 00:03:45,601 --> 00:03:48,103 Did you truly hold the gods would smile 58 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:50,189 upon one as base as you, 59 00:03:50,356 --> 00:03:52,900 absent guided hand beyond whim of divinity? 60 00:03:54,610 --> 00:03:56,111 The Cilicians. 61 00:03:58,530 --> 00:04:00,574 They stood your men? 62 00:04:00,741 --> 00:04:04,203 Draped in manner and form plaguing the Republic. 63 00:04:04,328 --> 00:04:06,455 Message placed you to retrieve freight 64 00:04:06,622 --> 00:04:08,666 at appointed time and place. 65 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:10,834 Then whisper set upon gentle breeze 66 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:13,253 swept Cossutia and Viridia upon like hour. 67 00:04:13,420 --> 00:04:16,006 Your men nearly had my fucking life. 68 00:04:17,132 --> 00:04:19,259 Yet, here you stand. 69 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:21,929 And the will of Marcus Crassus well executed 70 00:04:22,096 --> 00:04:24,431 towards securing the gratitude of good Gabinius. 71 00:04:24,598 --> 00:04:25,474 Crassus... 72 00:04:25,849 --> 00:04:27,518 Set plot in motion? 73 00:04:27,685 --> 00:04:30,854 If mind had been clever, you would have ingratiated self, 74 00:04:31,814 --> 00:04:33,148 absent need of intervention. 75 00:04:33,315 --> 00:04:36,402 Thankfully, a keener wit has now arrived to mold situation 76 00:04:36,568 --> 00:04:40,155 - towards advantage. - What goal fixes upon intent? 77 00:04:41,407 --> 00:04:45,035 Gabinius must be swayed in opposition of Pompey 78 00:04:45,744 --> 00:04:47,621 towards your patron, Crassus. 79 00:04:47,788 --> 00:04:49,373 And the man before you, of course. 80 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:51,417 Gabinius is mired in tradition 81 00:04:51,583 --> 00:04:54,294 and not easily moved beyond rooted position. 82 00:04:54,461 --> 00:04:58,382 By your tongue, no. I will break word with the man. 83 00:04:59,341 --> 00:05:01,885 Take flight; secure an invitation. 84 00:05:03,887 --> 00:05:05,431 Your will. 85 00:05:06,390 --> 00:05:07,725 My hands. 86 00:05:14,023 --> 00:05:15,524 Attend! 87 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:25,325 The games of the Ludi Apollinares fast approaches. 88 00:05:25,492 --> 00:05:29,455 I would see you all blessed to position of victory, 89 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:30,956 honoring this house. 90 00:05:31,123 --> 00:05:33,333 And who stands for the arena, Doctore? 91 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:37,546 You are chosen, Tarchon, paired with vaunted father. 92 00:05:39,673 --> 00:05:42,384 Erato, Ephesius, 93 00:05:42,551 --> 00:05:44,511 Dominus sees you to reward as well. 94 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:48,724 Achillia, 95 00:05:48,891 --> 00:05:52,561 you are to be presented as champion of the House of Ashur. 96 00:05:53,729 --> 00:05:55,272 You honor me, Doctore. 97 00:05:55,439 --> 00:05:57,232 I but cast you to wolves. 98 00:05:58,734 --> 00:06:01,111 Celadus, Tarchon, fall to my side. 99 00:06:02,029 --> 00:06:05,783 Let us stand reflection of the Brothers Ferox... 100 00:06:07,659 --> 00:06:09,787 And set Achillia to purpose. 101 00:06:14,416 --> 00:06:16,460 Foul aroma permeates villa. 102 00:06:16,627 --> 00:06:18,378 Born of failure and death, 103 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:20,964 mingled with cuisine of foreign origin. 104 00:06:21,090 --> 00:06:24,259 Our presence a sacrifice, towards promised glory. 105 00:06:24,802 --> 00:06:26,762 You've set the Syrian upon path? 106 00:06:26,929 --> 00:06:28,388 Like mule upon road, 107 00:06:29,014 --> 00:06:31,683 carrying burden unfit for human form. 108 00:06:33,310 --> 00:06:34,728 How gauge you his men? 109 00:06:34,853 --> 00:06:37,397 They do not all stand so firm of attribute. 110 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:42,444 He trains a woman? 111 00:06:42,569 --> 00:06:45,948 Ambitions soar beyond training. 112 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:49,076 He presents her as champion of this fucking house. 113 00:06:51,829 --> 00:06:55,624 Visit to Capua presents unexpected delights. 114 00:06:58,460 --> 00:07:00,379 You see me to disadvantage. 115 00:07:00,504 --> 00:07:03,715 I was told Crassus himself would grace our city. 116 00:07:03,841 --> 00:07:06,635 Apologies-assumption made in error. 117 00:07:06,802 --> 00:07:09,555 Yet know in absence I stand his voice and will. 118 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:13,642 Oh. A title I thought laid claim by the Syrian. 119 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:15,185 It stands so, 120 00:07:15,310 --> 00:07:19,022 when Caesar finds himself removed from Capua. 121 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:20,691 Hmm. 122 00:07:20,816 --> 00:07:23,652 And what word carries from Rome? 123 00:07:23,986 --> 00:07:25,612 Crassus seeks to erect a bridge, 124 00:07:25,737 --> 00:07:29,867 spanning chasm between himself and noble senator. 125 00:07:29,992 --> 00:07:31,618 My favor lies with Pompey. 126 00:07:31,785 --> 00:07:33,370 A position widely known. 127 00:07:34,079 --> 00:07:36,456 Yet was it Pompey the gods dispatched 128 00:07:36,582 --> 00:07:38,625 when cherished wife and daughter were set upon 129 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:42,296 by the Cilician shits the Syrian informs me of? 130 00:07:42,462 --> 00:07:43,755 It was not. 131 00:07:44,673 --> 00:07:46,341 Yet I have recently petitioned Pompey 132 00:07:46,466 --> 00:07:47,676 to remove himself from Rome 133 00:07:47,843 --> 00:07:50,679 and quell fucking plague ravishing the Republic. 134 00:07:50,846 --> 00:07:52,723 You would see him unmoored from his army 135 00:07:52,890 --> 00:07:54,349 beyond the gates of Rome? 136 00:07:54,516 --> 00:07:59,146 The man remains firmly tethered, unmoved by reason or duty. 137 00:07:59,313 --> 00:08:01,607 Perhaps he would be spurred by appearance 138 00:08:01,773 --> 00:08:03,275 of shifting loyalties. 139 00:08:04,401 --> 00:08:06,612 He speaks for you or for Crassus? 140 00:08:06,778 --> 00:08:08,697 In this, we are as one. 141 00:08:09,656 --> 00:08:12,743 And how would such make itself known? 142 00:08:14,703 --> 00:08:17,539 By the games of Ludi Apollinares. 143 00:08:17,873 --> 00:08:19,416 I do not follow meaning. 144 00:08:19,541 --> 00:08:23,003 If they were presented by Gabinius and Caesar, 145 00:08:23,378 --> 00:08:25,547 surely word would reach Pompey's ear, 146 00:08:26,048 --> 00:08:28,926 perhaps unseat him from his distant perch. 147 00:08:30,802 --> 00:08:31,637 And... 148 00:08:31,762 --> 00:08:33,430 Coin towards venture? 149 00:08:33,597 --> 00:08:37,643 Shared, should minor concession find agreement. 150 00:08:37,809 --> 00:08:38,977 Give it voice. 151 00:08:39,853 --> 00:08:42,439 Elevate Crassus' champion to the position of primus. 152 00:08:42,606 --> 00:08:46,735 You mean the Syrian's champion? 153 00:08:46,902 --> 00:08:48,779 Just so. 154 00:08:48,946 --> 00:08:52,199 He has procured offerings of most unusual form, 155 00:08:52,366 --> 00:08:54,826 certain to inflame the passions of the crowd. 156 00:08:54,993 --> 00:08:56,954 And contest revisited with the Brothers Ferox 157 00:08:57,120 --> 00:08:59,539 would see flames further ignited. 158 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:03,335 An alluring offer- 159 00:09:05,337 --> 00:09:06,755 one I would see agreed upon. 160 00:09:06,922 --> 00:09:10,384 There is but one concern left unaddressed- 161 00:09:10,759 --> 00:09:12,928 the cena libera on the eve of the games, 162 00:09:13,095 --> 00:09:14,388 a clutch of days hence. 163 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:17,808 Esteemed wife already sets to purpose in preparation of villa 164 00:09:17,975 --> 00:09:21,270 - towards celebration. - Gratitude towards effort. 165 00:09:22,312 --> 00:09:23,689 Yet I stand 166 00:09:23,855 --> 00:09:25,649 apparition within Capua, 167 00:09:26,191 --> 00:09:28,860 seldom of corporeal form within its walls. 168 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:33,323 You would honor me to see the cena libera held in my villa, 169 00:09:34,283 --> 00:09:37,369 graciously borrowed from the Syrian for the duration of stay. 170 00:09:39,037 --> 00:09:41,707 Coin to fall from your purse towards endeavor? 171 00:09:41,873 --> 00:09:43,709 Crassus himself offers aid. 172 00:09:43,875 --> 00:09:46,128 A sum of little note, 173 00:09:46,837 --> 00:09:49,423 for one so blessed. 174 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:50,590 Hm. 175 00:09:51,550 --> 00:09:53,135 Then let us see it so. 176 00:09:54,886 --> 00:09:59,599 And bonds strengthened towards common cause of the Republic. 177 00:10:10,319 --> 00:10:13,113 At last, words pierce fucking skull. 178 00:10:13,822 --> 00:10:14,990 Speed is your ally. 179 00:10:15,490 --> 00:10:17,868 The Brothers Ferox cannot kill what cannot be struck. 180 00:10:19,369 --> 00:10:20,454 Again. 181 00:10:21,663 --> 00:10:24,082 Glorious news-by artful maneuvering, 182 00:10:24,249 --> 00:10:25,625 mighty Caesar 183 00:10:25,792 --> 00:10:27,836 gains us fucking primus! 184 00:10:34,134 --> 00:10:36,887 Break for midday meal and return to your training. 185 00:10:37,471 --> 00:10:39,097 Ha ha! 186 00:10:41,808 --> 00:10:43,894 It shall be a glorious spectacle, 187 00:10:44,311 --> 00:10:46,229 to witness aged Gabinius' reaction 188 00:10:46,396 --> 00:10:49,691 as a woman claims honored position upon the sands. 189 00:10:54,404 --> 00:10:56,573 I do not hold trust in that fucking shit. 190 00:10:56,740 --> 00:10:58,116 Nor I. 191 00:10:58,617 --> 00:11:01,578 Yet Crassus embraces him, and we must follow... 192 00:11:04,206 --> 00:11:05,999 For the moment. 193 00:11:09,378 --> 00:11:11,213 She does not deserve to stand champion. 194 00:11:11,380 --> 00:11:14,424 Nor has she earned position in fucking primus. 195 00:11:15,217 --> 00:11:16,051 She... 196 00:11:16,218 --> 00:11:17,886 Proves her worth- 197 00:11:18,428 --> 00:11:20,847 to our dominus, our doctore 198 00:11:21,014 --> 00:11:22,432 and to me. 199 00:11:25,727 --> 00:11:28,355 I... should stand for the arena... 200 00:11:28,522 --> 00:11:30,941 Yes! 201 00:11:31,316 --> 00:11:33,735 ...Not you fucking shits. 202 00:11:33,902 --> 00:11:36,113 If coin were offered to view shits fucking, 203 00:11:36,279 --> 00:11:38,949 yes, you would stand champion. 204 00:11:42,119 --> 00:11:44,162 Place thoughts from mind. 205 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:48,458 The Ferox brothers will soon cut the bitch from our concern. 206 00:11:55,549 --> 00:11:56,925 Brothers... 207 00:11:58,635 --> 00:12:00,303 What lies beneath your feet? 208 00:12:00,595 --> 00:12:02,973 Opportunity! 209 00:12:03,140 --> 00:12:05,517 Coin! 210 00:12:05,684 --> 00:12:07,602 For our dominus, perhaps... 211 00:12:08,812 --> 00:12:11,690 But we are fucking warriors. 212 00:12:11,857 --> 00:12:15,193 Our dreams are not filled with visions of coin 213 00:12:15,318 --> 00:12:17,028 and opportunity... 214 00:12:17,988 --> 00:12:21,116 But with blood. 215 00:12:21,283 --> 00:12:23,160 And glory! 216 00:12:23,326 --> 00:12:26,872 So I ask again-what lies beneath your feet? 217 00:12:27,414 --> 00:12:29,833 Sacred ground! 218 00:12:29,958 --> 00:12:30,625 Watered... 219 00:12:30,792 --> 00:12:32,961 With tears of blood. 220 00:12:34,379 --> 00:12:36,673 Now is the time to pierce clouded thought 221 00:12:36,798 --> 00:12:39,801 and embrace that those who bear the mark of the brotherhood 222 00:12:39,968 --> 00:12:41,803 do not stand men. 223 00:12:41,928 --> 00:12:44,389 Nor fucking women! 224 00:12:44,556 --> 00:12:49,728 We stand gladiators! 225 00:12:52,105 --> 00:12:53,857 His words are true! 226 00:13:03,909 --> 00:13:05,243 Claim victory. 227 00:13:06,369 --> 00:13:10,081 And see this house elevated from shit and piss. 228 00:13:25,263 --> 00:13:29,976 What seizes mind, that you would comfort Nubian cunt? 229 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:34,648 You mistake intent. I would see her stand victorious 230 00:13:34,814 --> 00:13:37,526 in the arena only to offer fatal blow myself. 231 00:13:38,401 --> 00:13:41,988 Claim title of true champion of this fucking house. 232 00:13:55,627 --> 00:13:57,587 See wine plenished towards cena libera, 233 00:13:57,754 --> 00:14:00,757 weighted with vintage suited to Roman tastes. And I would have- 234 00:14:00,924 --> 00:14:05,971 Apologies, Dominus. Cornelia has laid claim to preparations. 235 00:14:07,138 --> 00:14:09,891 And what does the daughter of fucking Cinna intend? 236 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:12,686 She has not shared in her thoughts. 237 00:14:21,319 --> 00:14:22,612 Cornelia. 238 00:14:23,697 --> 00:14:27,617 You appear to have mistaken my quarters for your own. 239 00:14:27,742 --> 00:14:30,287 I find this room more pleasant, if such a thing can be said 240 00:14:30,412 --> 00:14:31,580 of this oppressive hovel. 241 00:14:31,746 --> 00:14:34,791 Messia stands second only to trusted vilica. 242 00:14:34,958 --> 00:14:37,085 - I would see her removed- - Gaius. 243 00:14:38,253 --> 00:14:41,715 The Syrian would see cherished wife's appetites go unfed. 244 00:14:42,090 --> 00:14:45,468 Her desires shall be indulged in all regards. 245 00:14:48,471 --> 00:14:50,098 As would my own. 246 00:14:51,975 --> 00:14:55,103 Crassus stands patron to us both, and I would see respect 247 00:14:55,270 --> 00:14:58,356 extended under fucking roof bearing name of Ashur! 248 00:14:58,523 --> 00:15:00,942 Aargh 249 00:15:06,281 --> 00:15:08,575 Aargh! 250 00:15:11,536 --> 00:15:14,122 Know your place, Syrian... 251 00:15:14,289 --> 00:15:16,458 And become intimate with mine. 252 00:15:16,625 --> 00:15:18,001 When I enter room, 253 00:15:18,168 --> 00:15:21,921 you shall hail me not as imagined equal... 254 00:15:22,088 --> 00:15:23,548 But as god... 255 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:25,717 Upon mount. 256 00:15:35,977 --> 00:15:37,187 Rise... 257 00:15:37,896 --> 00:15:41,232 And bear witness to true power... levied. 258 00:17:09,779 --> 00:17:11,656 Caesar oversteps. 259 00:17:13,116 --> 00:17:14,534 To lay hands upon you in such manner-- 260 00:17:14,701 --> 00:17:16,661 A thing of no concern. 261 00:17:21,374 --> 00:17:23,460 Honored guests arrive. 262 00:17:23,877 --> 00:17:25,378 Ah Gabinius. 263 00:17:26,004 --> 00:17:27,088 You bless this house. 264 00:17:27,255 --> 00:17:30,049 Elevating humble venue beyond its worth. 265 00:17:30,216 --> 00:17:32,761 The House of Ashur extends warmest of welcome. 266 00:17:32,927 --> 00:17:34,179 Well received. 267 00:17:34,345 --> 00:17:35,930 My wife, Cossutia, 268 00:17:36,097 --> 00:17:40,185 and daughter, Viridia, too long absent from public eye. 269 00:17:40,351 --> 00:17:42,687 The gods truly do honor us tonight. 270 00:17:43,354 --> 00:17:46,858 Such divinity does not extend to all deserving such. 271 00:17:48,151 --> 00:17:50,236 How did you come by such condition? 272 00:17:51,905 --> 00:17:55,283 Unfortunate misadventure caused by a... 273 00:17:55,992 --> 00:17:57,577 Careless step. 274 00:17:58,453 --> 00:18:00,663 Come-let us to food... 275 00:18:00,997 --> 00:18:02,415 And wine. 276 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:07,170 Apologies for loathsome state of the Syrian's villa. 277 00:18:07,337 --> 00:18:08,671 - Ha. - No amount of coin 278 00:18:08,838 --> 00:18:10,173 could raise the dead, 279 00:18:10,340 --> 00:18:13,384 nor this house towards level befitting present company. 280 00:18:16,596 --> 00:18:19,015 Perhaps we should brighten her wine with the sting of piss. 281 00:18:19,182 --> 00:18:24,521 Attend duties, and strike such thoughts from fucking mind. 282 00:18:29,317 --> 00:18:32,111 It is not as it should be the way he speaks to you. 283 00:18:32,278 --> 00:18:34,489 More gentle than touch of Roman hands. 284 00:18:34,656 --> 00:18:36,449 Dominus bows and scrapes to them, 285 00:18:36,616 --> 00:18:39,118 even in wake of how Caesar so roughly took you. 286 00:18:39,244 --> 00:18:40,745 He does what he must. 287 00:18:41,329 --> 00:18:43,498 Did you note concern the daughter of Gabinius expressed 288 00:18:43,665 --> 00:18:46,125 towards him, and his reaction towards it? 289 00:18:46,292 --> 00:18:49,796 Do as commanded, and fall to fucking duty. 290 00:18:50,296 --> 00:18:51,422 Apologies... 291 00:18:51,756 --> 00:18:53,925 For observing the obvious. 292 00:19:04,269 --> 00:19:07,188 Ah, Caesar, I would introduce good Uvidus, 293 00:19:07,355 --> 00:19:10,817 aedile of beloved city, recently from mourning. 294 00:19:10,984 --> 00:19:14,737 Ah, yes. It rended heart to hear of your wife's untimely passing 295 00:19:14,904 --> 00:19:16,573 at the hands of Cilician cutthroats. 296 00:19:16,698 --> 00:19:19,659 - A blight upon our lands. - Gratitude. 297 00:19:20,159 --> 00:19:21,703 They stand most hated. 298 00:19:21,870 --> 00:19:23,913 Mother and I would have joined poor Horatia 299 00:19:24,080 --> 00:19:28,668 upon the shores of the afterlife had host not bravely interceded. 300 00:19:29,377 --> 00:19:32,881 I but did what any man would in defense of the Republic. 301 00:19:33,339 --> 00:19:36,217 It is a gift your man Korris was afoot to lend aid, 302 00:19:36,384 --> 00:19:39,596 else I fear we would be mourning the Syrian as well. 303 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:42,640 What news from Rome towards ending such blight? 304 00:19:42,807 --> 00:19:44,559 A thought is firmly upon mind, 305 00:19:44,726 --> 00:19:47,437 with Senate working towards resolution. 306 00:19:47,562 --> 00:19:49,898 Let us place grave considerations aside 307 00:19:50,064 --> 00:19:54,235 and revel upon moment, in hopes of troubled spirits lifted. 308 00:19:54,402 --> 00:19:57,655 Desire shared. I will present the gladiators myself, and see-- 309 00:19:57,822 --> 00:19:58,656 Hold. 310 00:20:00,116 --> 00:20:03,494 I would have a name carrying more storied legacy 311 00:20:03,661 --> 00:20:04,871 command attention. 312 00:20:06,581 --> 00:20:08,541 Citizens of Capua, 313 00:20:09,417 --> 00:20:10,752 May the gods 314 00:20:10,919 --> 00:20:12,378 grant favor... 315 00:20:12,795 --> 00:20:15,006 And cleanse this villa, so... 316 00:20:15,506 --> 00:20:19,052 Rich in history of blood and betrayal... 317 00:20:19,594 --> 00:20:24,515 By elevating name for but single night to the House of Caesar! 318 00:20:27,101 --> 00:20:28,937 He seizes laurels rightfully yours. 319 00:20:29,103 --> 00:20:30,605 As first act of such, 320 00:20:30,772 --> 00:20:33,024 I call upon the lanistae 321 00:20:33,191 --> 00:20:36,277 to honor the games of Ludi Apollinares, 322 00:20:36,444 --> 00:20:39,447 generously provided for by Senator Gabinius... 323 00:20:39,614 --> 00:20:42,283 ...and Caesar! 324 00:20:44,243 --> 00:20:45,536 House of Opiter, 325 00:20:45,703 --> 00:20:48,456 step forth and present your men! 326 00:20:56,381 --> 00:21:00,551 Let us next greet the House of Proculus and its offerings! 327 00:21:12,522 --> 00:21:14,774 A fine showing. 328 00:21:15,274 --> 00:21:18,444 Yet more is to be added to fearsome sum. 329 00:21:20,154 --> 00:21:23,241 What wonders do we present, Syrian? 330 00:21:24,492 --> 00:21:26,285 The finest in Capua... 331 00:21:27,537 --> 00:21:30,873 And beyond. 332 00:21:35,378 --> 00:21:40,425 And who stands, this night, champion of the House of Caesar? 333 00:21:45,179 --> 00:21:47,974 A most rare and unusual offering. 334 00:21:48,433 --> 00:21:53,062 From the savage lands of Kush comes a spectacle never 335 00:21:53,229 --> 00:21:55,606 before witnessed in the Republic. 336 00:22:01,779 --> 00:22:03,364 Behold! 337 00:22:03,740 --> 00:22:05,616 Achillia... 338 00:22:07,243 --> 00:22:09,412 The Goddess of Death. 339 00:22:30,266 --> 00:22:31,768 You present fucking woman? 340 00:22:31,934 --> 00:22:33,978 The aedile himself pressed to offer something novel-- 341 00:22:34,145 --> 00:22:36,147 Is this not your fucking house? 342 00:22:36,606 --> 00:22:37,732 Caesar would disagree. 343 00:22:37,899 --> 00:22:40,568 Fuck Caesar. You stand the man before me. 344 00:22:40,735 --> 00:22:42,528 And affront claimed yours alone. 345 00:22:42,695 --> 00:22:44,655 Apologies. In the reviewing of it, 346 00:22:44,822 --> 00:22:46,407 I should have informed you of the nature of my champion 347 00:22:46,574 --> 00:22:49,660 - upon earlier convenience. - Presentation has already been 348 00:22:49,827 --> 00:22:51,788 made and expectations risen. 349 00:22:52,580 --> 00:22:54,916 Let her death in the arena be the end of it. 350 00:22:55,291 --> 00:22:59,545 And see much desired parting of ways between us. 351 00:23:01,339 --> 00:23:03,466 Why did you confide intent of dispatching Pompey 352 00:23:03,633 --> 00:23:05,051 towards confrontation with the Cilicians 353 00:23:05,218 --> 00:23:08,971 well in advance of sharing same with Caesar? 354 00:23:12,809 --> 00:23:15,978 Why did you not reveal such to Caesar yourself? 355 00:23:16,979 --> 00:23:20,316 - Or noble Crassus? - It did not appear... 356 00:23:22,819 --> 00:23:24,362 Prudent. 357 00:23:25,113 --> 00:23:27,615 You play a dangerous game, Syrian. 358 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:29,992 I am but humble piece upon a board, 359 00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:32,662 given purpose by greater hands. 360 00:23:33,329 --> 00:23:36,582 There are many words I would use to describe you. 361 00:23:37,250 --> 00:23:39,001 Humble stands not among them. 362 00:23:39,168 --> 00:23:41,546 Nor soft of fucking mind towards true intent 363 00:23:41,712 --> 00:23:44,215 of embracing me... In confidence. 364 00:23:44,507 --> 00:23:46,634 You divine test put upon you. 365 00:23:46,801 --> 00:23:48,803 And actions fell accordingly. 366 00:23:50,054 --> 00:23:51,764 Towards what purpose? 367 00:23:52,682 --> 00:23:56,060 Of peace between Pompey and your patron, Crassus? 368 00:23:56,227 --> 00:24:00,481 Or to see own name elevated beyond reasonable station? 369 00:24:03,693 --> 00:24:06,737 The two need not stand... In conflict. 370 00:24:08,823 --> 00:24:11,576 Ah. Words broken as true Roman. 371 00:24:14,078 --> 00:24:18,291 Let us place unfortunate choice of your champion aside... 372 00:24:18,749 --> 00:24:21,460 And move towards common goal. 373 00:24:34,807 --> 00:24:36,517 This is the best 374 00:24:36,684 --> 00:24:37,852 the House of Asses 375 00:24:38,019 --> 00:24:40,521 could conjure? 376 00:24:40,688 --> 00:24:41,856 A cunt with a sword, 377 00:24:42,190 --> 00:24:44,442 yet stands a cunt. 378 00:24:44,775 --> 00:24:47,361 The Brothers Ferox. 379 00:24:47,528 --> 00:24:50,031 Reality fails to rise to imagined legend. 380 00:24:50,198 --> 00:24:53,659 I would fill mouth with swollen intent, 381 00:24:53,826 --> 00:24:56,537 and see words choked within throat. 382 00:24:56,662 --> 00:24:58,289 A threat of little worry, 383 00:24:58,456 --> 00:25:02,752 if cock is in equal proportion to what... cowers before me. 384 00:25:04,545 --> 00:25:05,755 Part veil... 385 00:25:05,922 --> 00:25:08,758 And witness proof the gods exist. 386 00:25:11,928 --> 00:25:13,512 Proculus! 387 00:25:14,096 --> 00:25:15,973 Reclaim errant children, 388 00:25:16,432 --> 00:25:19,060 lest they fall to ill-gotten fate. 389 00:25:20,645 --> 00:25:21,771 Satyrus, 390 00:25:21,938 --> 00:25:23,231 return to heel. 391 00:25:25,233 --> 00:25:26,901 I fall from sight... 392 00:25:27,860 --> 00:25:30,821 Yet shall return to fuck you in your dreams. 393 00:25:37,536 --> 00:25:39,747 She stands a feast for the senses, does she not? 394 00:25:39,914 --> 00:25:41,832 The Syrian shits upon tradition 395 00:25:41,958 --> 00:25:43,960 and serves it proudly, 396 00:25:44,252 --> 00:25:45,878 as tainted meal. 397 00:25:46,045 --> 00:25:48,005 I would have thought one who spews such from mouth 398 00:25:48,130 --> 00:25:50,091 would savor taste. 399 00:25:51,133 --> 00:25:52,343 Viridia. 400 00:25:53,761 --> 00:25:57,473 Cornelia has broached subject of interest. 401 00:25:57,640 --> 00:25:58,808 Come. 402 00:25:59,225 --> 00:26:00,643 Let us conspire. 403 00:26:00,977 --> 00:26:02,728 Impossible child. 404 00:26:02,895 --> 00:26:04,855 I find her insights most refreshing. 405 00:26:05,273 --> 00:26:08,192 Cornelia has been regaling with tales of Rome, 406 00:26:08,359 --> 00:26:10,611 especially those concerning men of worth, 407 00:26:10,778 --> 00:26:12,822 untethered by responsibility of marriage. 408 00:26:12,947 --> 00:26:14,824 - Mother. - She has intimate knowledge 409 00:26:14,991 --> 00:26:16,701 towards suitable match. 410 00:26:17,201 --> 00:26:20,997 A difficult thing to conjure, a man worthy of such rare beauty. 411 00:26:21,163 --> 00:26:24,625 - Hmm. - Yet Quintus Minucius Thermus, 412 00:26:24,750 --> 00:26:27,878 well known to my husband, fills thoughts towards such. 413 00:26:28,671 --> 00:26:30,840 I fear subject erroneously broached. 414 00:26:31,173 --> 00:26:32,800 I yet grieve for my husband, 415 00:26:33,217 --> 00:26:35,011 fallen at the hands of Spartacus. 416 00:26:35,636 --> 00:26:37,847 I hold deepest of sympathies. 417 00:26:38,931 --> 00:26:42,018 Such sorrow can be all-consuming. 418 00:26:43,477 --> 00:26:45,521 Until it simply no longer is. 419 00:26:56,324 --> 00:26:58,326 You seek to avoid me. 420 00:26:59,201 --> 00:27:00,536 I but attend my duties. 421 00:27:00,661 --> 00:27:03,706 And what might those consist of, presently? 422 00:27:03,873 --> 00:27:06,667 - Seeing to the fucking men. - And fucking woman- 423 00:27:06,834 --> 00:27:09,545 a detail that slipped mind when petitioning me 424 00:27:09,712 --> 00:27:11,589 to press for your cause in the arena? 425 00:27:12,965 --> 00:27:16,844 Withheld towards reason-you still stand rival to this house. 426 00:27:17,011 --> 00:27:19,722 And what do I stand towards you? 427 00:27:24,018 --> 00:27:25,978 It is not disagreement, 428 00:27:26,354 --> 00:27:27,438 I seek. 429 00:27:30,441 --> 00:27:32,276 I should return to my duties. 430 00:27:32,443 --> 00:27:34,570 Is there really nothing more you desire in life 431 00:27:34,737 --> 00:27:37,531 than to serve at the whims of the Syrian 432 00:27:37,698 --> 00:27:39,742 until age overtakes senses? 433 00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:45,373 - You would not understand. - That you seek glory long past 434 00:27:45,498 --> 00:27:48,042 through the actions of the men you train? 435 00:27:48,709 --> 00:27:52,338 I would have you set eyes upon the future... 436 00:27:53,005 --> 00:27:55,216 Leaving past to remembrance... 437 00:27:56,509 --> 00:27:58,219 As all who truly live... 438 00:27:58,386 --> 00:27:59,428 Must. 439 00:28:05,476 --> 00:28:06,894 I should... 440 00:28:07,561 --> 00:28:08,604 Go. 441 00:28:09,146 --> 00:28:10,439 And yet 442 00:28:10,815 --> 00:28:12,233 you remain... 443 00:28:12,858 --> 00:28:15,069 Rooted in place. 444 00:28:25,287 --> 00:28:27,706 Cock truly tilts body, 445 00:28:28,249 --> 00:28:30,960 that you darken this house with your fucking shadow. 446 00:28:31,460 --> 00:28:34,422 I but stand upon request of noble Gabinius 447 00:28:34,588 --> 00:28:37,925 and honored Caesar. No other cause would so move 448 00:28:38,092 --> 00:28:40,428 to lower myself into such... 449 00:28:41,137 --> 00:28:43,055 - Murky depths. - Hm. 450 00:28:43,597 --> 00:28:45,224 Let us fall from word twisted in meaning 451 00:28:45,391 --> 00:28:49,145 - and come to plain truth. - I welcome such diversion. 452 00:28:49,895 --> 00:28:52,064 It was your man Fides who moved against my doctore, 453 00:28:52,231 --> 00:28:54,316 guided by fucking hands... 454 00:28:54,608 --> 00:28:56,819 Before me. 455 00:28:57,361 --> 00:29:00,114 If I was to move against you, Syrian... 456 00:29:00,281 --> 00:29:01,282 Be assured, 457 00:29:01,449 --> 00:29:03,159 it will be my hand, 458 00:29:03,325 --> 00:29:05,119 grasping blade. 459 00:29:08,914 --> 00:29:11,834 I long for that day. 460 00:29:11,959 --> 00:29:14,044 No more than I. 461 00:29:14,879 --> 00:29:15,880 Hm. 462 00:29:34,857 --> 00:29:37,193 Entertainment stirs approval? 463 00:29:38,194 --> 00:29:41,322 The House of Caesar offers many revelations, 464 00:29:41,489 --> 00:29:43,782 as does the man himself. 465 00:29:45,409 --> 00:29:47,495 You appear of heavy mind. 466 00:29:48,746 --> 00:29:50,122 Let us walk, 467 00:29:50,289 --> 00:29:52,208 see it unburdened. 468 00:29:55,461 --> 00:29:58,339 You assured no one would fall to harm. 469 00:29:58,964 --> 00:30:01,175 The aedile's wife, Horatia, was known to me, 470 00:30:01,342 --> 00:30:02,635 and considered friend. 471 00:30:02,801 --> 00:30:07,556 I said no one of note would fall to harm... and was true to word. 472 00:30:07,723 --> 00:30:09,517 You twist meaning to suit purpose. 473 00:30:09,683 --> 00:30:12,102 Was purse not swelled with coin in return for maneuvering 474 00:30:12,269 --> 00:30:15,606 Cossutia and her daughter to appointed time and place? 475 00:30:16,524 --> 00:30:18,609 A decision now held in regret. 476 00:30:18,734 --> 00:30:19,777 Oh. 477 00:30:19,902 --> 00:30:22,488 Yet past is etched in stone, 478 00:30:22,947 --> 00:30:25,991 impervious to meat and bone of desire. 479 00:30:26,158 --> 00:30:29,370 And what of the desires of Crassus and Pompey- 480 00:30:29,745 --> 00:30:31,956 how do they measure against your own? 481 00:30:32,748 --> 00:30:35,167 The future yet to be revealed. 482 00:30:35,334 --> 00:30:39,213 Perhaps one day we shall see Caesar ascend as a god, 483 00:30:39,672 --> 00:30:42,550 through guile and fucking deceit. 484 00:30:42,841 --> 00:30:44,301 It is a disappointment 485 00:30:44,426 --> 00:30:47,221 I shall not find you among my worshippers. 486 00:30:49,848 --> 00:30:52,393 Nor perhaps at all among the living. 487 00:31:11,996 --> 00:31:13,372 See how they move- 488 00:31:14,290 --> 00:31:17,001 father and son of singular mind and purpose. 489 00:31:22,047 --> 00:31:24,883 Sympathies for their opponents, who shall find themselves fucked 490 00:31:25,050 --> 00:31:27,219 into the sands in tomorrow's games. 491 00:31:31,432 --> 00:31:34,893 Take food and wine as reward for welcomed display. 492 00:31:35,603 --> 00:31:37,021 Dominus. 493 00:31:41,775 --> 00:31:43,694 To share the sands of the arena with you- 494 00:31:43,861 --> 00:31:46,113 a thing often dreamt of... 495 00:31:49,033 --> 00:31:50,868 I shall rejoin you upon a moment. 496 00:31:51,035 --> 00:31:53,120 I would have you remain by my side, 497 00:31:53,287 --> 00:31:55,956 in favor of unworthy distraction. 498 00:31:57,708 --> 00:31:59,627 I am not fucking child. 499 00:32:00,753 --> 00:32:02,588 Nor shall be treated so. 500 00:32:05,591 --> 00:32:07,134 Apologies. 501 00:32:08,469 --> 00:32:12,723 - Caesar requests presence. - I bend towards greater name. 502 00:32:17,519 --> 00:32:19,521 Your father casts disapproving eye. 503 00:32:20,064 --> 00:32:22,232 Pay him no heed-the man stands stubborn 504 00:32:22,399 --> 00:32:23,776 and overbearing of late. 505 00:32:24,985 --> 00:32:27,696 Then you truly are his son. 506 00:32:29,031 --> 00:32:31,116 What does Caesar require of me? 507 00:32:31,867 --> 00:32:34,620 Well, your thoughts upon matter hold equal towards my own. 508 00:32:35,371 --> 00:32:37,039 I've never broken words with the man. 509 00:32:38,999 --> 00:32:42,127 You pull me from noble Roman as fat with coin as of belly, 510 00:32:42,294 --> 00:32:44,380 - to what fucking purpose? - Shh. 511 00:32:45,964 --> 00:32:47,883 One of pressing need. 512 00:32:51,053 --> 00:32:52,888 You shall be the death of me. 513 00:32:53,430 --> 00:32:56,266 Well, then I shall storm the shores of the afterlife... 514 00:32:58,435 --> 00:33:00,354 To see you in my arms again. 515 00:33:12,533 --> 00:33:15,119 How gauge you mood of guests towards Achillia? 516 00:33:15,452 --> 00:33:18,205 As unwelcome shit in morning repast. 517 00:33:18,914 --> 00:33:20,958 Gabinius stood same in response. 518 00:33:21,458 --> 00:33:23,419 He does not favor straying from tradition, 519 00:33:24,378 --> 00:33:27,840 yet the passing of days often sees hardened resolve soften 520 00:33:28,006 --> 00:33:30,134 towards more reflective possibilities. 521 00:33:30,300 --> 00:33:32,553 Wise counsel, to those in... 522 00:33:33,178 --> 00:33:34,596 Much need of it. 523 00:33:37,433 --> 00:33:39,268 I should attend to the men. 524 00:33:41,478 --> 00:33:44,314 Your doctore stands fortunate to find himself beneath roof 525 00:33:44,481 --> 00:33:48,152 with one of such vision, gazing forward in favor of back. 526 00:33:48,902 --> 00:33:52,656 Desire towards better tomorrow holds greatest hope. 527 00:33:53,824 --> 00:33:55,534 Wise counsel returned. 528 00:33:56,785 --> 00:33:59,663 Would I find you among us in the pulvinus for the games? 529 00:34:01,415 --> 00:34:03,208 I came here tonight to show respect 530 00:34:03,542 --> 00:34:05,294 towards the man who saved my life. 531 00:34:06,503 --> 00:34:09,173 Yet it is a heavy thing to witness form and manner 532 00:34:09,339 --> 00:34:11,133 of those who claimed my husband's. 533 00:34:12,634 --> 00:34:14,803 Apologies. I did not pause to consider-- 534 00:34:14,970 --> 00:34:19,850 None required. You saw Spartacus to deserved end at great risk, 535 00:34:20,476 --> 00:34:22,478 and, with his fall, rebellion crushed. 536 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:26,940 In the doing of such, you stand forever in highest esteem. 537 00:34:27,107 --> 00:34:30,110 Risk gladly ventured a thousandfold... 538 00:34:30,652 --> 00:34:33,197 If such leads to reward before me. 539 00:34:40,788 --> 00:34:43,999 Mother will be frothing over falling from her side. 540 00:34:45,417 --> 00:34:47,461 May Apollo see your champion to victory. 541 00:34:54,843 --> 00:34:57,387 It is a blessing she will not attend the games- 542 00:34:57,721 --> 00:34:58,889 the arena and the men within it 543 00:34:59,056 --> 00:35:02,684 hold no place for such a... Delicate thing. 544 00:35:04,228 --> 00:35:09,191 Attend honored guests. And see this night to fucking end. 545 00:35:15,364 --> 00:35:17,658 Fix mind towards purpose in the arena 546 00:35:18,283 --> 00:35:20,452 and do not allow it to drift towards softer pleasures. 547 00:35:20,619 --> 00:35:22,704 I am but for blood and glory. 548 00:35:24,998 --> 00:35:27,709 Let us set past differences to faded memory 549 00:35:28,252 --> 00:35:29,920 and embrace fortune 550 00:35:30,087 --> 00:35:33,257 as father and treasured son. 551 00:35:52,568 --> 00:35:54,111 You wander astray 552 00:35:54,278 --> 00:35:56,363 into my cell, champion. 553 00:35:56,530 --> 00:35:58,991 You have stood upon sands of the arena? 554 00:36:00,409 --> 00:36:01,952 On many occasion. 555 00:36:03,704 --> 00:36:06,665 What should I expect upon first entry? 556 00:36:14,006 --> 00:36:16,758 The deafening roar of the crowd... 557 00:36:17,885 --> 00:36:19,720 A quickening of pulse... 558 00:36:20,637 --> 00:36:22,347 And the bitter sting 559 00:36:22,514 --> 00:36:24,516 of blood in the air. 560 00:36:27,436 --> 00:36:29,438 The gods offer no greater bounty. 561 00:36:30,314 --> 00:36:32,399 How gauge you odds at survival? 562 00:36:32,566 --> 00:36:36,069 Against the Brothers Ferox? Not in your favor. 563 00:36:38,530 --> 00:36:40,657 Yet as men fully formed underestimate them, 564 00:36:40,824 --> 00:36:42,284 so will the brothers... 565 00:36:43,535 --> 00:36:44,912 Underestimate... 566 00:36:45,412 --> 00:36:46,622 A woman. 567 00:36:51,501 --> 00:36:55,213 Many of the eyes that fell upon me during celebration... 568 00:36:56,798 --> 00:36:58,675 Were filled with certainty... 569 00:36:59,468 --> 00:37:01,511 That my fall has already been written. 570 00:37:01,678 --> 00:37:05,098 Only the gods know what is written. 571 00:37:09,561 --> 00:37:11,897 And even they are often fucking mistaken. 572 00:37:21,740 --> 00:37:23,909 If I am to face death 573 00:37:24,409 --> 00:37:26,036 at the break of day... 574 00:37:28,705 --> 00:37:30,958 Then I would embrace life... 575 00:37:31,416 --> 00:37:32,626 This night. 576 00:37:37,881 --> 00:37:41,009 I long ago placed such entanglements aside... 577 00:37:42,177 --> 00:37:44,221 Towards glory in the arena. 578 00:37:45,722 --> 00:37:48,016 Do not mistake intent. 579 00:37:49,184 --> 00:37:52,980 There are none but men beneath this roof... 580 00:37:54,982 --> 00:37:56,149 And you... 581 00:37:56,817 --> 00:37:58,318 But stand the least 582 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:01,905 offensive. 583 00:38:05,367 --> 00:38:08,787 Doctore warned against placing hands upon you. 584 00:38:16,128 --> 00:38:17,629 Unwanted... 585 00:38:17,754 --> 00:38:19,297 Hands. 586 00:38:20,924 --> 00:38:23,093 Then let us see them filled. 587 00:38:25,804 --> 00:38:28,015 Mmm. 588 00:39:19,900 --> 00:39:21,693 The gods bless you. 589 00:39:22,486 --> 00:39:26,114 Opiter indeed stands much favored of late. 590 00:39:29,117 --> 00:39:30,243 Viridia. 591 00:39:30,994 --> 00:39:32,496 Arrival is most... 592 00:39:33,288 --> 00:39:34,581 Unexpected. 593 00:39:34,748 --> 00:39:35,874 She does not favor the games. 594 00:39:35,999 --> 00:39:39,294 Really? What, then, moves you to grace presence? 595 00:39:39,753 --> 00:39:42,464 The House of Ashur presents novel spectacle- 596 00:39:43,340 --> 00:39:45,217 one I could not resist bearing witness to. 597 00:39:45,383 --> 00:39:47,052 We stand ripe with expectation. 598 00:39:47,636 --> 00:39:49,930 - Claim seat adjoining ours. - Gratitude. 599 00:39:50,472 --> 00:39:53,475 I prefer to be removed from violent contest, 600 00:39:53,642 --> 00:39:56,520 - and threat of errant blood. - As do we. 601 00:39:57,771 --> 00:40:01,358 The Syrian has never been allowed within pulvinus before. 602 00:40:02,275 --> 00:40:05,904 I pray he does not shit himself from excitement. 603 00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:10,117 Hilara, see honored guest to wine. 604 00:40:12,786 --> 00:40:14,079 Pay her no mind. 605 00:40:14,663 --> 00:40:16,623 She is of a mood. 606 00:40:21,294 --> 00:40:24,422 See lesser contest announced to hasten arrival of primus 607 00:40:24,589 --> 00:40:26,591 and conclusion of day's events. 608 00:40:26,758 --> 00:40:28,969 Air grows... 609 00:40:29,594 --> 00:40:30,929 Unpleasant. 610 00:40:40,272 --> 00:40:44,693 Glorious day graces us with an abundance of astonishments... 611 00:40:45,277 --> 00:40:47,571 And we yet offer more... 612 00:40:47,737 --> 00:40:50,157 In honor of golden Apollo. 613 00:40:53,827 --> 00:40:56,079 Blood sacrificed, 614 00:40:56,246 --> 00:40:59,875 towards favor of our mighty Republic... 615 00:41:00,041 --> 00:41:01,918 Fortifying against threat, 616 00:41:02,043 --> 00:41:03,503 from without... 617 00:41:04,254 --> 00:41:05,755 And within. 618 00:41:15,140 --> 00:41:17,684 The crowd stands louder than imagined. 619 00:41:18,685 --> 00:41:21,354 Their roar shall grow bolder still... 620 00:41:21,813 --> 00:41:23,648 When the Brothers Ferox 621 00:41:24,482 --> 00:41:25,692 present offering 622 00:41:25,817 --> 00:41:27,694 of Nubian blood. 623 00:41:27,861 --> 00:41:29,529 I have always wondered- 624 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:34,409 does a half-man bleed as abundantly as one fully formed? 625 00:41:36,786 --> 00:41:40,332 Tarchon, Celadus, prepare yourselves. 626 00:41:46,379 --> 00:41:51,426 In gratitude, I present offering from the House of Proculus- 627 00:41:52,010 --> 00:41:53,386 enter... 628 00:41:54,638 --> 00:41:58,725 Harbelex, murmillo, and Boriatis, hoplomachus 629 00:42:07,525 --> 00:42:08,735 Honor this house 630 00:42:09,361 --> 00:42:12,614 and see Proculus' men fucked from this world. 631 00:42:17,619 --> 00:42:18,995 I would see you live... 632 00:42:20,538 --> 00:42:23,083 - Old man. - As would I. 633 00:42:28,380 --> 00:42:31,633 And from the House of the Syrian... 634 00:42:31,800 --> 00:42:34,427 Celadus, dimachaerus... 635 00:42:34,594 --> 00:42:38,682 And his formidable offspring, Tarchon, thraex 636 00:42:55,782 --> 00:42:58,493 Fuck the Syrian! 637 00:43:10,380 --> 00:43:12,674 Begin! 638 00:43:16,428 --> 00:43:18,096 Which do you favor? 639 00:43:18,680 --> 00:43:19,639 Both. 640 00:43:23,143 --> 00:43:25,020 Youth outpaces experience. 641 00:43:25,186 --> 00:43:27,480 Tarchon but desires to draw first blood. 642 00:43:28,356 --> 00:43:29,357 Desire denied. 643 00:43:29,524 --> 00:43:30,859 Engage the murmillo! 644 00:43:40,076 --> 00:43:42,245 Tarchon, cover 645 00:43:49,210 --> 00:43:50,628 Youth prevails. 646 00:44:21,076 --> 00:44:23,286 Yeah. 647 00:44:24,412 --> 00:44:26,122 Behind you. 648 00:44:32,837 --> 00:44:34,255 Aargh. 649 00:44:39,427 --> 00:44:41,221 Yeah. 650 00:44:41,388 --> 00:44:42,597 Yes. 651 00:44:44,015 --> 00:44:45,934 Yeah. 652 00:44:46,059 --> 00:44:47,894 Come on. 653 00:44:55,944 --> 00:44:58,279 Come on. 654 00:45:00,907 --> 00:45:03,952 Yeah 655 00:45:04,119 --> 00:45:05,870 A surprising victory. 656 00:45:06,037 --> 00:45:07,789 Only to those lacking faith. 657 00:45:08,456 --> 00:45:10,750 You ply me with undeserved praise. 658 00:45:10,917 --> 00:45:13,586 Modesty does not serve a man of your status. 659 00:45:14,170 --> 00:45:16,423 Your house proves formidable opponent 660 00:45:16,548 --> 00:45:19,259 and have rightly ignited the passions of the crowd. 661 00:45:19,801 --> 00:45:21,386 Let us pray the mood does not sour 662 00:45:21,553 --> 00:45:24,472 upon presenting a woman in the primus. 663 00:45:33,940 --> 00:45:36,693 The House of Ashur stands victorious. 664 00:45:36,860 --> 00:45:38,278 Yes. 665 00:45:41,781 --> 00:45:44,742 Once more, you do not disappoint. 666 00:45:45,326 --> 00:45:46,578 Achillia, 667 00:45:47,162 --> 00:45:48,663 your time approaches. 668 00:45:49,038 --> 00:45:51,291 - Prepare yourself. - For death... 669 00:45:52,083 --> 00:45:54,502 You fucking cunt. 670 00:45:56,546 --> 00:45:59,716 Upon close of games, I would see you and noble husband 671 00:45:59,841 --> 00:46:04,429 to our villa to break meal, and continue intriguing conversation 672 00:46:04,596 --> 00:46:07,599 - from previous night. - An invitation well received, 673 00:46:07,765 --> 00:46:08,808 Hmm. 674 00:46:09,142 --> 00:46:10,727 Yet regrettably declined. 675 00:46:11,603 --> 00:46:13,897 I prepare for travel at break of morning sun. 676 00:46:15,148 --> 00:46:16,733 Your departure hastens? 677 00:46:17,984 --> 00:46:19,694 Upon wings of necessity. 678 00:46:20,862 --> 00:46:23,031 I am for Sinuessa en Valle. 679 00:46:23,198 --> 00:46:24,532 Sinuessa? 680 00:46:25,992 --> 00:46:27,327 Towards what purpose? 681 00:46:27,952 --> 00:46:29,913 To break much needed word with Pompey. 682 00:46:30,872 --> 00:46:34,375 Pompey? He did not mention slipping from Rome. 683 00:46:34,542 --> 00:46:35,960 An oversight, I am sure- 684 00:46:36,127 --> 00:46:38,630 his mind yet weighted with more important matters. 685 00:46:38,755 --> 00:46:40,840 Your absence will be keenly felt. 686 00:46:41,841 --> 00:46:44,135 I shall linger in spirit... 687 00:46:44,844 --> 00:46:46,346 Embodied by... 688 00:46:46,513 --> 00:46:48,181 Cherished wife. 689 00:46:49,807 --> 00:46:50,934 You remain? 690 00:46:51,100 --> 00:46:53,686 The gods themselves could not pry me loose. 691 00:46:53,853 --> 00:46:54,562 Hmm. 692 00:46:56,189 --> 00:46:59,192 - Who announces the primus? - Let honor fall to Caesar. 693 00:46:59,359 --> 00:47:02,487 His attention appears much in demand. 694 00:47:03,905 --> 00:47:05,448 I am your man, then. 695 00:47:09,827 --> 00:47:11,496 Citizens of Capua 696 00:47:12,872 --> 00:47:15,833 I, Gaius Julius Caesar, 697 00:47:16,000 --> 00:47:20,463 stand before you in place of Marcus Licinius Crassus... 698 00:47:20,630 --> 00:47:23,841 Detained in Rome upon vital interest of the Republic. 699 00:47:24,008 --> 00:47:29,055 With his blessing, and that of honored Senator Gabinius... 700 00:47:31,182 --> 00:47:32,809 ...I present to you 701 00:47:32,976 --> 00:47:36,104 the primus of the Ludi Apollinares! 702 00:47:43,236 --> 00:47:44,946 And who shall step forth 703 00:47:45,113 --> 00:47:48,783 to appease Apollo with blood and honor? 704 00:47:50,243 --> 00:47:52,203 I present to you... 705 00:47:53,454 --> 00:47:56,124 Achillia, Goddess of Death! 706 00:48:00,211 --> 00:48:02,130 Is this fucking jest? 707 00:48:08,303 --> 00:48:09,804 Rubbish. 708 00:48:14,100 --> 00:48:18,229 Your champion stands well received. 709 00:48:18,354 --> 00:48:19,689 As I feared. 710 00:48:19,856 --> 00:48:22,066 Do not be swayed by braying mob, 711 00:48:22,191 --> 00:48:25,111 so easily turned by imagined slight. 712 00:48:29,115 --> 00:48:30,658 Good citizens of Capua, 713 00:48:30,825 --> 00:48:32,994 you behold spectacle never before witnessed 714 00:48:33,161 --> 00:48:34,621 within the Republic. 715 00:48:35,288 --> 00:48:39,042 Yet who will step forth to face such unheralded offerings? 716 00:48:39,208 --> 00:48:41,419 Do not kill her too quickly. 717 00:48:41,961 --> 00:48:44,088 I would see her suffer. 718 00:48:44,255 --> 00:48:46,007 From the House of Proculus... 719 00:48:47,508 --> 00:48:48,926 I present to you 720 00:48:49,093 --> 00:48:51,512 Ammonius, murmillo! 721 00:48:57,310 --> 00:48:58,853 - Fuck! - No. 722 00:48:59,020 --> 00:49:01,022 You steal fucking glory? 723 00:49:01,189 --> 00:49:04,942 You deserve none, little man. 724 00:49:06,319 --> 00:49:08,071 The gods betray us. 725 00:49:18,373 --> 00:49:20,041 Yeah! 726 00:49:25,713 --> 00:49:27,924 I shall fuck your corpse. 727 00:49:30,301 --> 00:49:32,136 You alter match absent consent. 728 00:49:32,303 --> 00:49:34,722 It was not my hand that commanded it so. 729 00:49:34,889 --> 00:49:36,432 The fault lies with my own. 730 00:49:36,599 --> 00:49:38,393 You boast of your champion's prowess- 731 00:49:38,559 --> 00:49:42,689 I would observe such against opponent of proper proportion. 732 00:49:42,855 --> 00:49:44,107 As would I. 733 00:49:44,273 --> 00:49:49,320 Let the heavens tremble in anticipation of blood and glory! 734 00:49:51,364 --> 00:49:53,700 Begin! 735 00:50:04,919 --> 00:50:07,547 She finds advantage in speed, as instructed. 736 00:50:08,005 --> 00:50:10,007 How does fucking contest unfold? 737 00:50:10,174 --> 00:50:13,219 You stand fortunate you do not face the Goddess of Death. 738 00:50:37,285 --> 00:50:40,580 See how she moves. I have never beheld anything its equal. 739 00:50:40,747 --> 00:50:43,082 Nor anyone within the Republic. 740 00:50:49,464 --> 00:50:50,506 Come on! 741 00:50:58,389 --> 00:51:00,725 Aargh! 742 00:51:06,564 --> 00:51:08,399 Aargh! 743 00:51:16,199 --> 00:51:19,202 Boasted offering fails to quench thirst. 744 00:51:19,368 --> 00:51:22,705 Yet promise of never before seen spectacle fulfilled- 745 00:51:24,207 --> 00:51:26,250 a woman dying in the arena. 746 00:51:26,417 --> 00:51:28,252 Kill! Kill! Kill! 747 00:51:28,419 --> 00:51:31,297 Kill! Kill! Kill! 748 00:51:31,464 --> 00:51:33,341 Kill! Kill! Kill! 749 00:51:33,508 --> 00:51:34,634 Kill! Kill! Kill! 750 00:51:34,801 --> 00:51:38,346 Kill! Kill! Kill! 751 00:51:38,513 --> 00:51:40,348 Kill! Kill! Kill! 752 00:51:40,515 --> 00:51:42,350 Kill! Kill! Kill! 753 00:51:42,517 --> 00:51:44,435 Kill! Kill! Kill! 754 00:51:44,602 --> 00:51:46,395 Neferet! 755 00:52:08,459 --> 00:52:10,253 Yes! 756 00:52:21,472 --> 00:52:24,350 Aargh! 757 00:52:34,777 --> 00:52:37,655 A fine showing-for a lesser house. 758 00:52:47,540 --> 00:52:50,418 Kill! Kill! Kill! 759 00:52:50,585 --> 00:52:52,670 Kill! Kill! Kill! 760 00:52:52,837 --> 00:52:53,921 And now... 761 00:52:54,088 --> 00:52:55,673 I fuck you! 762 00:52:56,674 --> 00:52:58,509 Aargh! 763 00:53:03,514 --> 00:53:05,474 Yes! 764 00:53:05,641 --> 00:53:07,685 - Yes! - What? 765 00:53:08,227 --> 00:53:09,854 What happened? 766 00:53:12,648 --> 00:53:14,859 Huh? Oh. 767 00:53:16,611 --> 00:53:18,863 Kill him! Kill him! 768 00:53:20,823 --> 00:53:23,075 Not this day! 769 00:53:27,747 --> 00:53:29,206 Yes! 770 00:53:35,296 --> 00:53:37,048 Apologies, Syrian. 771 00:53:37,548 --> 00:53:40,217 - Your boast proves true. - Ha. 772 00:53:41,469 --> 00:53:46,599 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 773 00:53:46,766 --> 00:53:47,516 A-chil-lia! 774 00:53:47,683 --> 00:53:50,478 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 775 00:53:50,645 --> 00:53:53,981 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 776 00:53:54,607 --> 00:53:56,525 - Yes! Come on! - Yes! Yes! Yes! 777 00:53:59,528 --> 00:54:01,489 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 778 00:54:01,656 --> 00:54:04,533 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 779 00:54:04,659 --> 00:54:07,536 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 780 00:54:07,703 --> 00:54:09,497 A-chil-lia! 781 00:54:09,664 --> 00:54:12,500 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 782 00:54:12,667 --> 00:54:14,961 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 783 00:54:15,711 --> 00:54:16,504 A-chil-lia! 784 00:54:16,671 --> 00:54:19,006 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 785 00:54:19,757 --> 00:54:20,508 A-chil-lia! 786 00:54:20,675 --> 00:54:23,594 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 787 00:54:23,761 --> 00:54:25,513 A-chil-lia! 788 00:54:25,680 --> 00:54:28,432 A-chil-lia! A-chil-lia! 789 00:54:28,599 --> 00:54:31,560 A-chil-lia!