Showtime (Odyssey)

Showtime was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
==Description==
Kassandra faced one final challenge: the production of "Leonidas and his 300 Spartans" itself. How would she ensure the muses and the audiences were satisfied.
==Dialogue==
Kasandra approached Thespis and Rhodanthe, who were sitting in front of the theater, looking worried.
*Thespis: Kassandra, my muse, my helper, the one who saves my posterior. I require your assistance one last time.
*Kassandra: You've got all your actors, Thespis. Your audience is sated. So, what's the problem now?
*Thespis: Leonidas himself is the problem. Picture it—I was rehearsing a monologue, brandishing my shield, encouraging my soldiers. "Come back with your shield or under it!"
*Kassandra: I believe that's "with your shield or on it."
*Thespis: No, no, I'm sure it's under it. But just as I gestured with my shield, I slammed it into my toe. And now, I can barely stand, let alone act.
*Kassandra: It's a shame you have to cancel the play after so much work, Thespis.
*Rhodanthe: We are not cancelling the play. We'd have to give back people's drachmae.
*Thespis: The show must go on. My Leonidas is right in front of me.
Kassandra looked at Thespis, then to Rhodanthe, then realized who they meant.
*Kassandra: What, me? I'm no actor.
*Thespis: And I'm no general, but on stage, I am. Think of it. You could bring the great man's memory back to life. He could live again, through you.
*Kassandra: It's my destiny. I'll play Leonidas.
*Thespis: Excellent! So let's do a quick run-through of your lines. You already heard the first part—"Come back with your shield or under it."
*Kassandra: On! On it.
*Thespis: The next part is directed at Xerxes. "The Persians come to make slaves of us all. I have a better idea. I say we drench the gods in wine!"
*Kassandra: I'm pretty sure Leonidas said, "Drench the gods with their blood."
*Thespis: I know what I wrote. Finally, when you confront the traitor. "Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!"
*Kassandra: Tomorrow is a day the world will remember." Leonidas battled for all of Hellas and its freedom, not just Sparta.
*Thespis: I'm sure you'll get it right. If you like, go rehearse with the rest of the cast. But if you feel ready, to the stage with you!
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|-|I need to rehearse first.=
*Kassandra: I'll go rehearse with my fellow actors first.
Kassandra went behind the stage and spoke with "Dienekes".
She went over to "Xerxes".
*"Xerxes": You're back, good. Your words stuck with me, misthios. The public will fear and admire my Xerxes.
*Kassandra: I'm glad I could inspire you.
*"Xerxes": As King Xerxes, I'll insult you and the Spartans, the usual. So you reply, "The Persians come to make slaves of us all. I have a better idea. I say we drench the gods with wine!"
*Kassandra: I know Thespis loves his wine, but Leonidas said he'd drench the gods with blood.
*"Xerxes": He's the director, I'm sure you can make his lines work.
She then went over to Hedone.
*Hedone: So I'm Ephialtes the Traitor. I'll say I'm so clever for betraying you and the Spartans. Then you say, "Today was a day the Persians will never forget. Tomorrow is a day the kings will remember!"
*Kassandra: Why would Thespis write that? Leonidas was a king himself, he wanted the whole world to remember what he did.
*Hedone: It's a work of art. Don't take the details too seriously.
|-|I'm ready to start the play right now.=
*Kassandra: I'm ready. Let's start the play.
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With rehearsals done, the play commences. The Master of Ceremonies steps forward and addresses the audience. Kassandra also stepped on the stage, with a Leonidas mask.
*Master of Ceremonies: Welcome to our play, the heroic tale of King Leonidas and His 300 Spartans. Behold your Leonidas.
He pointed to "Leonidas".
*Kassandra: Thank you for being here. Remember that Leonidas was not only a King of Sparta but the savior of all Greeks.
*"Dienekes": I am Dienekes, Lieutenant of the great Leonidas. I will serve him until Hades himself comes to claim him. My Commander, my king! We are outnumbered and outmaneuvered. What can I do to help?
*Master of Ceremonies: What does the Spartan general have to say to his right-hand man?
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|-| Come back with your shield or under it.=
*Kassandra: Come back with your shield or under it.
The crowd reacts poorly.
|-| Come back with your shield or on it.=
*Kassandra: Come back with your shield or on it.
The crowd reacts happily.
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*"Xerxes": I am Xerxes, King of the Persians. You puny gods mean nothing to me. Kneel before my immortal self. You Spartan cur! I will grind you and your people under my sandal!
*Master of Ceremonies: How will Leonidas reply to his mortal enemy Xerxes?
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|-| Let's drench the gods with wine.=
*Kassandra: The Persians come to make slaves of us all. I have a better idea. I say we drench the gods with wine!
The crowd reacts poorly.
|-| Let's drench the gods in blood.=
*Kassandra: The Persians come to make slaves of us all. I have a better idea. I say we drench the gods with their blood!
The crowd reacts happily.
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|-|Old "Ephialtes" (well-rehearsed)=
*"Ephialtes": I'm Ephialtes, exile and traitor. I'll bring doom down to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path to the Persians. The Spartans won't stand a chance!''
He turns to face "Leonidas".
*"Ephialtes": I have defeated your plans, Leonidas! What will you do now, fool?
*Master of Ceremonies: The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?
|-|Old "Ephialtes" (poorly rehearsed)=
*"Ephialtes": All right. I'm Ephialtes, exile and traitor. You know I'll bring doom to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path to the Persians. Those stuck up Spartans won't stand a chance!
He turns to face "Leonidas".
*"Ephialtes": I've defeated your plans, Leonidas! What are you going to do about that?
*Master of Ceremonies: The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?
|-|Bald "Ephialtes" (well-rehearsed)=
*"Ephialtes": I'm Ephialtes, exile and traitor. That's me! I'll bring doom to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path to the Persians. The Spartans won't stand a chance!
He turns to face "Leonidas".
*"Ephialtes": I've defeated your plans, Leonidas! I finally got your goat, ha! 
*Master of Ceremonies: The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?
|-|Bald "Ephialtes" (poorly rehearsed)=
*"Ephialtes": So, I'm, um, Ephialtes. You know, the exile and traitor. My secret plan is to bring doom to the Spartan army by revealing a secret goat path... No wait, that's two secrets. Anyhow, something something Persians. The Spartans won't stand a chance!
He turns to face "Leonidas".
*"Ephialtes": I've defeated your plans, Leonidas! I finally got your goat, ha! Eh? Get it? 
*Master of Ceremonies: The traitor dares talk back to his king! What will Leonidas say to that?
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The play comes to an end, with the crowd reacting. The actors on stage take a bow.
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|-|If Kassandra had mostly stuck to the script.=
|-|If Kassandra had mostly gone off-script.=
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==Outcome==
Kassandra helped Thesis with his play.
==References==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Category:Memories of Kassandra
Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5