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( Dramatis Personae )

Who: Marcus and Cato
What: Marcus is losing it. Cato's a good friend.
When: The day after the assassination attempt.
Where: Marcus's office, the Imperial Hall.

( Carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done. Lay your weary head to rest, don't you cry no more. )

Who: Phillip and Rachel
What: Discussing recent events, being sweet
When: The day after the attack on baby Vin
Where: Their quarters

( Would you still let your heart take fire? Of course you would, you’re everyman, you try to hold things no one can. )