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[dandyelegance]

[It's the middle of the day, and somehow Tomas is awake?? There are various sheets spread out on his desk while he types away on his laptop. If you look closer, there are a few newspapers sticking out as well, mostly the sports pages.]

They didn't place again this year... Guess I'll keep an eye on SD State... or maybe UCI... Gonzaga...

[When he realizes the feed is on, he quickly shuts his laptop.]

Ah-! Good afternoon, everyone. I hope you're enjoying your afternoon. Speaking of, we'll be discussing Julius Caesar and anachronisms in writing. Be prepared to show examples.

Thank you, and beware the Ides of March.

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[knowitallgoddess]

I did have a question, if you don't mind me asking!

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[dandyelegance]

Yes! What is your question, young lady?

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[knowitallgoddess]

Julius was killed because there were those that thought he would declare himself dictator for life and would never step down. But it also can be pointed out that Julius himself was passing beneficial laws for the poor that directly harmed the same people who killed him, giving them motive.

So I guess my question is, what would be the best way to find out who was really in the right?

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[dandyelegance]

The great moral dilemma!

I feel the best way is to look at the people who ended his life. Were they right to take matters into their own hands? And of course people today would definitely frown upon a dictator-for-life.

That I feel is where you should begin to see who you believe was right.

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[knowitallgoddess]

So if I were writing the news in those times, I'd have to do the whole 'follow your gut' kind of thing?

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[dandyelegance]

Yes, and you would need a strong voice when spreading your story.

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[knowitallgoddess]

Like in the Rome TV series, right? The announcer seemed like he was pretty paid off.

[Watching mature TV series at her age. tsk tsk]

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[dandyelegance]

I cannot say I've watched that series.

[But he's going to mentally file it away and add it to his queue of stuff to watch.]

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[knowitallgoddess]

It's pretty good! If anything, it's definitely worth the time you put into it.

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[dandyelegance]

I'll have to watch it when I pull another late night.

[Which is just about every night]

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[realmenknitplushies]

The ...what of March? What's hidin'?

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[dandyelegance]

The Ides of March. It simply means March 15th.

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[realmenknitplushies]

Huh. Didn't know there was a name for that.

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[dandyelegance]

It was used to designate the middle of the month. It's rarely used today, other than the occasional quoting of the Bard's play.

[realmenknitplushies]

Is that what ya were doing there? There ... isn't anythin' to, uh, be bewaring of?

[dandyelegance]

No, no. Everything is fine. I was indeed quoting the play.

[realmenknitplushies]

Heh. Alright. I ... really ain't good at that sorta stuff.

[Never mind the whole 'second language' bit.]

[dandyelegance]

It's not one of the Bard's most recognized plays, but it has many memorable quotes.

[realmenknitplushies]

Well, I kinda don't know any of 'em that well, so... wouldn't know, I guess. But that's kinda cool.

[dandyelegance]

Oh? I'd be happy to catch you up on them, or at least the most popular ones. You may have seen some and not even know it!

[realmenknitplushies]

Ya think so? Well... [Looking awkward. On one hand, this is technically extra study. On the other, it might be nice to not suck in class for once.] Guess I could take a look...

[He'll probably recognise a couple when he sees them. Context just has him a spot confused.]

[dandyelegance]

Worry not, young man! And there's no rush since there is a lot to cover.

[He's going to be sending Kanji stuff like The Merchant of Venice, 10 Things I Hate About You, Forbidden Planet, and West Side Story.]

[realmenknitplushies]

Heh. I ain't surprised.

[There always is, isn't there?]

But... uh. Thanks?

[Is he even supposed to be thanking a teacher for stuff like that, he asks himself...]

[dandyelegance]

You are most welcome. And please, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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[tofudog]

Hmmm...

Isn't it too late to warn us? It's the day of! You shoulda bewared us last week so we'd be ready!e

[voice]

[dandyelegance]

Do not worry! It's merely a line from the play. If there was real danger I would have warned all of you.

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[tofudog]

It's from a play? I just thought it was a thing people said!

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[dandyelegance]

They do tend to quote this line more often than others from the play. It has worked its way into pop culture.

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[tofudog]

So what does it mean? What's supposed to happen?

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[dandyelegance]

I won't spoil it, because it has to do with the main conspiracy in the story.

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[tofudog]

C'mooon, it's not like I'm actually going to read it.

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[dandyelegance]

[Tomas is just going to stare for a moment. Luckily Beast Boy can't see him.]

Would you at least be willing to give it a chance if it was a stage play or movie?

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[tofudog]

Totally! Watching is way better than reading.

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[dandyelegance]

[You can practically hear Tomas facepalming.]

There are several movie and television adaptations. I'm partial to the 2002 mini-series.

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[tofudog]

Do they still talk all funny in that one, or is it like She's The Man where they sound like real people?

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[dandyelegance]

They do "talk funny" in the mini-series.

[He doesn't have the heart to tell the kid that She's the Man was inspired by another Shakespeare play.]

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[tofudog]

Aw maaaan. How's a guy supposed to follow the story if he can't tell what they're saying?

[voice]

[dandyelegance]

They are still speaking English, just with an accent.

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[tofudog]

[He puts on an atrocious English accent.]

Forsooth! This ist barely Englisheth. This ist verily enough to give mine noggin a pain tremendous.

[Although, now that he's giving it a shot, it's kinda fun.]

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[dandyelegance]

[Tomas is experiencing that pain tremendous in his head right now.]

I hope you focus more on the story and not how "funny" they talk.

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[tofudog]

Are there at least big swordfights in this one?

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[dandyelegance]

It's more of a drama, but there is one intense knife attack.