Publius Horatius Justinus

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   Sibling Solitude

   November 1, 2020

   Publius chuckled as his youngest sister asked whether he'd prayed to Apollo. He was a Roman senator, and therefore had to maintain appearances as far as religion went. But, truth be told, he wasn't particularly interested in praying or going to temple. He had never found that the gods took much interest in him, so he paid them the same courtesy of leaving them alone, other than required visits for festivals and the like. He couldn't risk being accused of being too far from the cult. "No, you know me, Livia. Far too much in the way of visible entertainment to much bother visiting the Greek temples," he said, laughing again. "But, if it'll make you feel better, next time I'm up that way, I'll pay a visit and write you all the details. Or, you could come and visit and I'll take you there personally." A little nudge, a hint that he wanted to see her more. They'd grown so distant. 
   Horatia explained that Lucius had been by to visit her and her husband on his way to the front before they were settled in the triclinium, and then afterwards that the provincials where she lived were more refined than Gauls or Brits. "Well, if the Gauls or Britons are our touch-point for refinement, I must say, society has taken a turn for the worst while I've been gone," he joked. "And Livia, you and Secundus stay mostly at the villa, don't you? Remind me where that is again? Now that I'm back in Rome, I'll have to come and visit you."
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2. 

   Sibling Solitude

   October 14, 2020

   Publius grinned at Horatia as she described the journey from her home in Raetia to Rome as trying but uneventful. "That's good to hear. And a blessing that the roads are better, so soon after the earthquake," he remarked. His work in the senate had little to do with the roadways of Rome but he had kept abreast of the news. After all, he would be growing tired of Rome in about a year and want to hit the road to join his men in Greece. As Horatia began to ask if Livia was here, the youngest sister of the group appeared in the doorway and rushed to greet her siblings. 
   Publius let Horatia embrace the woman first, but once she had, he wrapped her in a tight bear hug, forgoing what was probably more appropriate. "Livia, it's so good to see you," he said, releasing her from his grip. Just as Horatia had, he noticed the drawn quality to her face, but hid his concern, resolving to pull her aside once Horatia had gone to ask her if everything was alright. Horatia then led them both to the triclinium, surreptitiously trying to ascertain whether Livia and Publius were often together. Publius sensed this double motive and smiled a little. "Nonsense, nothing about seeing my sisters is dull," he commented smoothly. "And both at the same time, no less. Now if only Lucius were here, too, it'd be a proper family reunion."
   He settled in a seat with a sigh and accepted a cup of wine, only drinking after his guests had done so. 
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3. 

   Raise your glass

   October 12, 2020

   Publius had already resigned himself to being the 'adult' in the group as soon as he had received the invitation. Even being forced to be responsible for his friends, an invitation to spend time with them was always welcome. And being responsible certainly didn't mean that he couldn't have a drink or two, within his limits. Being a senator and a military man meant that Publius had developed a keen tolerance for alcohol, so he could enjoy a few drinks before he was out of control. And he was never out of control. 
   So, when the evening arrived, Publius dressed as well as he usually did and made his way to the appointed spot. He was a little later than the others, it seemed, as he entered the room with a broad grin. "You must think I'm decrepit as well, Aulus. I'm hurt," he teased, hearing what he had said to Titus. He sat heavily in his chair and sighed gratefully. 
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4. 

   Sibling Solitude

   October 8, 2020

   Publius had been more than excited upon receiving Horatia's letter that she would be visiting the city, where Publius was currently residing. He had only recently returned from a campaign in Greece and, like the cycle of his life dictated, had grown weary of the military life and wanted to return to Rome. Though he was no statesman, Publius enjoyed the less regimented lifestyle of a senator, which quieted the echo of marching and the clangs of swords that rang in his ears otherwise. He was glad, too, to be able to spend time with his wife and children, who remained in Rome while he was away. He could hardly believe how big the children had gotten. 
   And of course, being in Rome allowed visits from his family. Today, Publius had risen early and dressed himself, then gotten in his wife's way as she readied the household for their visitors, as he was eager to make sure everything was perfect. The triclinium was filled to the brim with savory treats and sweet desserts, spotted here and there with fresh floral decorations put there specially by Lucia. As the time approached for Horatia and Livia to arrive, Publius rushed around ensuring the slaves had made everything perfect. 
   Soon enough, he heard his doorman usher his sister into the house and Publius hurried into the atrium, anxious to greet her. She stepped forward and he returned her embrace, beaming with pleasure. "Horatia, you're as radiant as ever," he said, pulling away. "I hope you had a safe journey? Come, are you hungry? There's plenty to eat."
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5. 

   Publius Horatius Justinus

   September 22, 2020

   Publius Horatius Justinus
   40 | 14 October 35 | Rank | Senator and Soldier | Heterosexual | Wanted | Daniel Craig
    
   
    
   Personality.
   The best way to describe Publius is "older brother." Being the eldest of four, he has had to shoulder a lot of responsibility from a young age, even having to act as an auxiliary parent when disputes broke out among his younger siblings. He takes pride in his mediation skills, his maturity, and his dutifulness, but he tends to be perhaps a little too serious. The fun-loving side of his personality most often comes when spending time with his younger brother or when with his friends, where he can afford to not be so serious. 
   An accomplished leader (perhaps because he cut his teeth on leading his siblings well), Publius is a military man through and through. Clever and an excellent strategist, he knows how to inspire trust and pride in his men and has led them to many victories. Publius is also a competent statesman, but his heart is in the military, where his leadership and discipline shines through. 
   Like any man, Publius has his flaws. He is a bit of a control freak and is perhaps too concerned with perfection. He has a bad habit of working himself ragged and then wondering why he is tired. But his flaws become his strength when he applies himself correctly and he is usually contented with his place in life, particularly when it comes to his family - he is very family-oriented. 
    
   Appearance
   Publius is a rather impressive specimen. Of average height, he makes up for the fact that he does not tower among men with his military carriage. His physique is toned and muscular, owing to his military training and his daily exercise habits. His face, while growing lined with age, is still ruggedly handsome, with a strong jawline and clear, striking blue eyes. He keeps his hair cropped short and his face clean-shaven, and always dresses as a proper Roman senator would (though he is more comfortable in his military uniform). 
    
   Family
   Father: Marcus Horatius Justinus 
   Mother: Livia Calavia
   Siblings: Horatia Justina, Livia Justina, and Lucius Horatius Justinus
   Spouse: Lucia Gaia
   Children: Spurius Horatius Justinus (b. 61 AD, 14 yrs old), and Lucia Justina (b. 65 AD, 10 yrs old). 
   Extended family: Gaius Horatius Justinus
   Horatia Sosia
   Gaius Livius Calavius
   Other:
    
   History
   Publius was born in the year 35, highly anticipated and the first child of his parents. Being destined from birth to be his father's heir meant Publius was both highly valued and heavily pressured to be his best from a young age. His father was highly traditional and so had high expectations from his oldest son. Whether he was learning history and languages or swordplay and strategy, Publius understood his father's expectations of perfection and strove to meet them. Naturally, this had a pronounced effect on the boy's personality, making him quite serious, stoic, and rather obsessed with perfection. 
   In the year 42, Publius was no longer an only child, when Horatia came along. Publius was moved to an almost fatherly love of her, wanting to protect and coddle her. Soon enough, in 48 AD, two more children came along, Livia and Lucius, and Publius found himself becoming the leader of the pack (although an altogether strict and protective leader). Whenever arguments broke out among the younger ones, Publius was the de facto peacemaker. He didn't mind the role, though - in fact, he blossomed under it, proving himself to be a natural leader. 
   Throughout his childhood, Publius and the rest of the family followed their paterfamilias around the empire as he served in the military. This life suited Publius well, as he found a growing fascination with the military. In 46 AD, when Publius was eleven, the family spent a year in Germania. Publius loved watching the precise lines of soldiers as they marched, the flash of their swords as they trained. The boy knew that this was how he wanted to live his life - in the military. 
   There were several more moves throughout the rest of his childhood, most particularly one to Hispania in 50 AD, when he was 15. During these moves, Publius continued his education, distinguishing himself as a dutiful student as well as a clever mind, one fit for military strategy. In 52, the family returned to Rome, and in 53, Publius turned 18 and began the Course of Honor by joining the military. He truly shone here, in the military, where he was able to perfect his leadership skills as well as his military mind. He served for five years in Germania, rising swiftly through the ranks though his excellent discipline and leadership. These skills earned him an appointment to Greece as a Tribune in 58. There, moving among the circles of Greek society in his spare time, he met a girl named Lucia Gaia for whom he fell head over heels and courted for some time before she accepted his marriage proposal. The two were married in 59 AD. Also during his time in Greece, he met his dear friend Aulus Calpurnius Praetextatus, with whom he is still good friends and who also married his sister in 60 AD. 
   During the beginning rumblings of civil war, in 61 AD, his mother was killed in a riot. Like any child who's lost a mother, Publius grieved his mother - but like a man, and moreover a military commander, he maintained a stiff upper lip and vowed to do his part to end the civil war. A few months after the death of his mother, his son was born. Civil war soon broke out, and in 62, Publius served with Caesar in the East before returning to Rome to quell rebellious groups there. In 65, his wife bore him another child, this time a girl. But he was soon back to war, unable to spend as much time with them as he would have liked. 
   Eventually, the civil war ended, leaving Quintus Caesar the leader of Rome, and leaving Publius glad he'd chosen the right side. But after so many years serving in the military, the man was ready to settle down and have some quiet years with his children and his wife. He returned to the newly peaceful Rome and began his work as a senator, which he was capable at and yet not altogether as successful at as military life. Over the next few years, Quintus would switch between serving in the military and serving in the senate, about a year of each at a time. Now, it is 75 AD and there are rumblings of family drama once again. Publius is ready to take up the mantle of family peacemaker again and bring his family closer together. 
    
    
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1. 

   Raise your glass

   Started by Titus Sulpicius Rufus · October 10, 2020

   6th of October, 75 AD
   Given the tragedy brought on by the earthquake only a few months earlier, Titus didn't quite feel right celebrating his birthday with huge festivities or partying from dusk to dawn - besides, this was no milestone year, just the passage of time signalling that he had officially grown older. The previous day - the actual day of - had been spent with family, featuring a relaxed and pleasurable evening with far too much food including Betua's mouthwateringly good placenta cake, and only a tiny hiccough when Valeriana loudly and vehemently expressed how unfair it was that she received no gifts, skilfully ignoring the fact that it wasn't her birthday for that to happen. 
   Tonight's celebration was simple as well, though less child-friendly. Going out for drinks with friends was also very agreeable, even more so when they had a decent-sized chamber and an own dedicated servant all to themselves. Drinking alone was no fun, though, even when it was Falernian and Caecuban, and Titus busied himself with deciphering the multitude of humorous scrawls on the walls and snacking on bread and olives before the others arrived - his stomach would thank him later.
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2. 

   Sibling Solitude

   Started by Horatia Justina · October 6, 2020

   April, 74AD
   Horatia ducked out of the litter and couldn't quite wipe the smile from her lips. Four years! Time had passed slowly in Rome, it seemed. Nothing much had changed during her time in Raetia, the streets were the same cluttered mass of plebs, the smells and sounds just as claustrophobic and even the people! Her in-laws had barely aged, it seemed and nor had her father - from whom she'd just departed. Besides some redness across his cheeks - a tell tale flush of too much wine, he had been as alert and astute as always; prying into her life as a father always did. Or at least, as her father always did. 
   But now it was time for an altogether less formal reunion (she hoped). She'd written to Livia to ask her to meet her at their brother Publius' domus. Their letters had become more infrequent to one another during the years, especially since the news of Gnaeus' passing and her remarriage and Horatia - ever practically minded - thought she'd assuage some of the awkwardness by having Publius there. Besides, she had missed her brother dearly and her nieces and nephews. 
   She was admitted almost immediately and blinked into the darkness of the atrium, smoothing out her stola and dropping the palla from her hair. She heard footsteps approaching and looked up to see her brother. Formality (usually the backbone of her life!) be damned, and she grinned, stepping forward to embrace him in a sisterly hug. "Publius!" 
    
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3. 

   Publius Horatius Justinus

   Started by Publius Horatius Justinus · September 22, 2020

   Publius Horatius Justinus
   40 | 14 October 35 | Rank | Senator and Soldier | Heterosexual | Wanted | Daniel Craig
    
   
    
   Personality.
   The best way to describe Publius is "older brother." Being the eldest of four, he has had to shoulder a lot of responsibility from a young age, even having to act as an auxiliary parent when disputes broke out among his younger siblings. He takes pride in his mediation skills, his maturity, and his dutifulness, but he tends to be perhaps a little too serious. The fun-loving side of his personality most often comes when spending time with his younger brother or when with his friends, where he can afford to not be so serious. 
   An accomplished leader (perhaps because he cut his teeth on leading his siblings well), Publius is a military man through and through. Clever and an excellent strategist, he knows how to inspire trust and pride in his men and has led them to many victories. Publius is also a competent statesman, but his heart is in the military, where his leadership and discipline shines through. 
   Like any man, Publius has his flaws. He is a bit of a control freak and is perhaps too concerned with perfection. He has a bad habit of working himself ragged and then wondering why he is tired. But his flaws become his strength when he applies himself correctly and he is usually contented with his place in life, particularly when it comes to his family - he is very family-oriented. 
    
   Appearance
   Publius is a rather impressive specimen. Of average height, he makes up for the fact that he does not tower among men with his military carriage. His physique is toned and muscular, owing to his military training and his daily exercise habits. His face, while growing lined with age, is still ruggedly handsome, with a strong jawline and clear, striking blue eyes. He keeps his hair cropped short and his face clean-shaven, and always dresses as a proper Roman senator would (though he is more comfortable in his military uniform). 
    
   Family
   Father: Marcus Horatius Justinus 
   Mother: Livia Calavia
   Siblings: Horatia Justina, Livia Justina, and Lucius Horatius Justinus
   Spouse: Lucia Gaia
   Children: Spurius Horatius Justinus (b. 61 AD, 14 yrs old), and Lucia Justina (b. 65 AD, 10 yrs old). 
   Extended family: Gaius Horatius Justinus
   Horatia Sosia
   Gaius Livius Calavius
   Other:
    
   History
   Publius was born in the year 35, highly anticipated and the first child of his parents. Being destined from birth to be his father's heir meant Publius was both highly valued and heavily pressured to be his best from a young age. His father was highly traditional and so had high expectations from his oldest son. Whether he was learning history and languages or swordplay and strategy, Publius understood his father's expectations of perfection and strove to meet them. Naturally, this had a pronounced effect on the boy's personality, making him quite serious, stoic, and rather obsessed with perfection. 
   In the year 42, Publius was no longer an only child, when Horatia came along. Publius was moved to an almost fatherly love of her, wanting to protect and coddle her. Soon enough, in 48 AD, two more children came along, Livia and Lucius, and Publius found himself becoming the leader of the pack (although an altogether strict and protective leader). Whenever arguments broke out among the younger ones, Publius was the de facto peacemaker. He didn't mind the role, though - in fact, he blossomed under it, proving himself to be a natural leader. 
   Throughout his childhood, Publius and the rest of the family followed their paterfamilias around the empire as he served in the military. This life suited Publius well, as he found a growing fascination with the military. In 46 AD, when Publius was eleven, the family spent a year in Germania. Publius loved watching the precise lines of soldiers as they marched, the flash of their swords as they trained. The boy knew that this was how he wanted to live his life - in the military. 
   There were several more moves throughout the rest of his childhood, most particularly one to Hispania in 50 AD, when he was 15. During these moves, Publius continued his education, distinguishing himself as a dutiful student as well as a clever mind, one fit for military strategy. In 52, the family returned to Rome, and in 53, Publius turned 18 and began the Course of Honor by joining the military. He truly shone here, in the military, where he was able to perfect his leadership skills as well as his military mind. He served for five years in Germania, rising swiftly through the ranks though his excellent discipline and leadership. These skills earned him an appointment to Greece as a Tribune in 58. There, moving among the circles of Greek society in his spare time, he met a girl named Lucia Gaia for whom he fell head over heels and courted for some time before she accepted his marriage proposal. The two were married in 59 AD. Also during his time in Greece, he met his dear friend Aulus Calpurnius Praetextatus, with whom he is still good friends and who also married his sister in 60 AD. 
   During the beginning rumblings of civil war, in 61 AD, his mother was killed in a riot. Like any child who's lost a mother, Publius grieved his mother - but like a man, and moreover a military commander, he maintained a stiff upper lip and vowed to do his part to end the civil war. A few months after the death of his mother, his son was born. Civil war soon broke out, and in 62, Publius served with Caesar in the East before returning to Rome to quell rebellious groups there. In 65, his wife bore him another child, this time a girl. But he was soon back to war, unable to spend as much time with them as he would have liked. 
   Eventually, the civil war ended, leaving Quintus Caesar the leader of Rome, and leaving Publius glad he'd chosen the right side. But after so many years serving in the military, the man was ready to settle down and have some quiet years with his children and his wife. He returned to the newly peaceful Rome and began his work as a senator, which he was capable at and yet not altogether as successful at as military life. Over the next few years, Quintus would switch between serving in the military and serving in the senate, about a year of each at a time. Now, it is 75 AD and there are rumblings of family drama once again. Publius is ready to take up the mantle of family peacemaker again and bring his family closer together. 
    
    
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