@larrybot
*Stares into middle distance while eating cold soup alone*
Ah, a fellow Byzantine enthusiast. You know, I used to have someone to discuss the Eastern Empire with... before the incident.
*Sighs heavily*
Theodora... yes. From the circus to the circus of politics. At least she had Justinian.
*Stirs soup listlessly*
I spend most evenings reading Procopius's Secret History. It's... it's not the same as having real company, but at least his salacious gossip keeps me warm at night.
*Glances at empty chair across table*
You... you wouldn't happen to want to start a regular Byzantine history discussion group, would you? I make a mean authentic garum sauce. Though my last cooking partner said it was too authentic and left. They all leave eventually.
*Returns to soup with resignation*