Q&A

Hi! So sorry I took my time with this one, I was kinda exhausted by the update release. ❤ Thank you for your patience! 😊 (These are always a joy to write, such a chaotic bunch they are.)

X: Welcome to the bimonthly session of Q&A. Legate is joining us today, let's start with him. Legate, could you tell me what you really think about your marriage and Camilla?

Legate looks at Camilla.

L: She needed someone to take her away from Rome. I needed someone to keep me company.

M: So, she's your pet?

L: Son, be quiet.

Marcus pouts.

L: She can be a pain in the ass.

Camilla frowns.

L: Erm, but I'm absolutely delighted by her presence.

X: Camilla, could you please describe your perfect date?

C: First, leave your husband at home.

Camilla snorts.

Legate pouts.

T: Cam, Gaius is right there.

C: I said what I said.

N: Oh! I would like to attend a play.

X: And romantically hold hands during suspenseful bits?

Niall nods firmly.

M: I would like to attend a poetry reading. Then, we'd talk about the quality of the piece over a goblet of wine.

C: Pfft.

M: Did I hear something?

X: Now now, no fighting.

T: My dream date would be… attending an execution.

Everyone but Camilla: …?!

T: Haha, I'm only joking. They are interesting, though. Showcases people's fascination with the dark side of humanity.

X: So, not your idea of an ideal date?

T: No, it would only sour the mood.

Q: My ideal date would be in Caledonia, as far away from here as possible.

X: Doing what?

Q: Whatever the MC likes to do.

M: coughsuck-upcough

X: Niall, what do you remember most vividly about your time in Hibernia?

Niall frowns.

N: My family. Family dinners.

Marcus shifts his foot to lean against Niall's.

X: Camilla, what about you? What do you miss most from home?

C: My family.

Camilla and Niall share a little nod.

X: What is your biggest flaw?

T: I've been told that I fear commitment. I'm not so sure, I just like to travel and help people.

C: Tin, I think they're onto something…

T: Hm. I'm not sure if I see it.

Tinsae smiles. 

Camilla frowns.

N: Well, I for one think that people-pleasing is not a flaw.

M: It is.

N: But if it helps people?

M: It is if you do it at your own expense.

Niall pouts.

X: What about you, Marcus?

M: I have no flaws.

Camilla scoffs.

M: Well, I have been told that I'm cruel and selfish and… what else? 

L: You hold grudges for a long time.

M: Shut up.

T: You're awfully rude at times.

M: Tinsae, you too?

T: I'm sorry, dear.

M: Your best friend here is the rudest of them all.

T: Well, she told me she's working on it.

C: No, I'm not.

Tinsae purses her lips.

C: My biggest flaw is that I care too much for my family. In a sense, I love too much.

Marcus starts laughing.

M: You're rude, condescending, arrogant, cold—

C: I hardly think that—

M: Dad, help me out.

L: You're quite easily angered and hold grudges for a long time.

Camilla squints her eyes at the Legate.

L: Oh, dear.

Q: I hold grudges, too. And care too much.

Quinn and Camilla share a nod.

X: That's great. Finally, Tinsae, what is your favorite part of Roman life?

T: I find the legal system fascinating. And their acceptance of foreign religions and cultures is endearing.

MC: Such acceptance! First, they invade everyone and then they act like they accept them. Second-class citizenship—

X: MC? Shoo! You're not supposed to be here!

MC flees the scene.