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Post by Marius Titus on Sept 15, 2024 18:22:32 GMT -6
The "Fallen Centurion" walks the streets of these newfound skyscrapers hanging over his head, made of foreign materials to the Roman. If he wasn't already, he stuck out like a sore thumb, like someone's cosplay from a convention.
"Hey pal... Nice outfit, going to the nearest convention?"
Damocles muttered in Latin "What did you say?"
"Heck, you even got the language down. You got the perfect cosplay." But uh... dude, could you let go of me?"
The man nervously chuckles immediately backing away "You look very out of place here, more like a history book."
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Post by Ayen on Sept 15, 2024 18:27:47 GMT -6
Lady was walking down the pavement of the business district pushing Rose in her stroller when she saw the Roman soldier walking the streets. It was a curious thing even for Lady as it felt out of place. It had been many years since she seen a Roman soldier or anything traditional from Rome. It made her wonder if he was an otherworlder like so many who have been appearing in the city lately.
Lady came up to the person and stopped her stroller. She grabbed Rose and held her in her arms. Leaving one arm free in case the Roman proved hostile. Above all else Rose's safety was of the utmost important. Lady's green eyes gazed into the Roman's as she spoke in his language of Latin. Having studied the language back during her days as a human.
"Are you lost soldier? How did you get here?"
For his sake he would prove friendly enough.
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Post by Marius Titus on Sept 15, 2024 18:38:36 GMT -6
Democles let go of the man and blinked, looking toward the woman who knew perfect Latin.
"Yes... I just arrived from Rome. How do you know me?"
The Centurion hopefully had confidence his identity change wouldn't give him away.
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Post by Ayen on Sept 15, 2024 18:43:33 GMT -6
Lady tilted her head and blinked. The man was obviously confused what timeline this was. If he had came through a portal or just popped up here it would explain his confusion. Lady saw no malice in him yet except the typical hardness that came with being a soldier. Especially during the time of the Roman Empire. So Lady would offer her assist.
"I don't know you, sir. But I'm familiar with what you are. You couldn't possibly have just arrived from Rome. Rome hasn't had a soldier in your style for hundreds of years. Do you even know you've entered into the modern age?"
Lady wasn't trying to frighten the man. But it wasn't her place to sugar coat things that didn't need sugar coating. The sooner the man realized where and when he was the better.
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Post by Marius Titus on Sept 15, 2024 18:50:12 GMT -6
Damocles blinked "No... I'm from Rome. A Centurion. Mo-dern age? What?" My Rome lasted a long time. Well, the old Rome anyway.".
"No. I don't know. I saw things I've...never seen before." He looked visibly shaken. So much for hidden identity.
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Post by Ayen on Sept 15, 2024 18:56:14 GMT -6
Lady merely sighed feeling sorry for the Centurion. A man ripped out of time like a fish out of water story and he had no idea where he was now. All because of a multiverse that was having growing pains. Lady would assist to the best of her ability and hope his primitive nature wouldn't give away to anger and rage. As was the way of men back in his day. Which was actually once her day.
"You are in Metro City. A city in the United States of America. The Rome you knew is not like the Rome in this world. I have reason to believe you've been transported from a different realm. It is the year 2024AD the month of September. What is the last thing you remember?"
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Post by Marius Titus on Sept 15, 2024 19:02:11 GMT -6
Democles frowned "Transported?! The United-States of ..America? Wha- Rome was the center in my time... age.." "So everything in my reality is gone... and everyone i know is gone too?!"
The Centurion strained not to scream out in anguish "NOOO!" He tried again with a stone solid face in Latin "I... just killed Nero and thought I died. Nero died on his sword... yet I did not..."
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Post by Ayen on Sept 15, 2024 19:07:57 GMT -6
The reaction was expected even if it was a little melodramatic in delivery. But that was the woes of different worlds and different cultures. Lady remembered reading a great deal about the Roman Empire and its various emperors. Yes, once upon a time they were the center of the world. Now it was America.
"No my friend. Your world is not gone. It still beats like the heart beneath your breast. You have simply been pulled out of it."
Lady offered the man a warm smile. The baby in her arms were cooing and slowly falling asleep as Lady kept her attention on both the child and the Roman soldier.
"What is your name, Centurion?"
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Post by Marius Titus on Sept 15, 2024 19:16:23 GMT -6
Democles looked up at the lady as he sighed, once again explaining in Latin "My name is Democles, the fallen Centurion. But my Roman name was Marius Titus. Keep this secret, only my Commander and you know who I really am."
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Post by Ayen on Sept 15, 2024 19:21:03 GMT -6
"Your secret is safe with me."
If anyone could keep a secret like no other it was Lady. Lady placed Rose back in the stroller and began pushing it again. Motioning for the Centurion to follow her as she walked further down the pavement.
"You are in a new land, Democles. There are many dangerous people here as there are kind people who just want to live their lives. Demigods and super powered people. Demons and angels and the supernatural. You'll need to become alert to these things if you wish to survive this brave new world. Ask what you will and I'll do my best to answer."
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