Letter from Home

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Letter from Home
Technical information
Description	Herodotos received a letter from his brother saying his parents died. He asked Kassandra to take him to Samos.
Appearance	Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Memory type	The Lost Tales of Greece
Historical information
Source	Kassandra
Location	Pythagoreion, Samos, Greece
Date	429 – 422 BCE

Letter from Home was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5 and a memory of Layla herself.

Description

Kassandra was asked to bring Herodotos back to Samos when he heard his parents died.

Dialogue

Kassandra spoke to Herodotos aboard the Adrestia after he received a letter. His expression was one of utter sadness.

• Kassandra: What's wrong?
• Herodotos: My parents...
• Kassandra: Herodotos, I'm so sorry.
• Herodotos: I thought I'd be able to see them again. To show them my life's work. But now... I'm sorry to ask this of you, but could you take me to Samos? I need to pay my respects.

(Accept – "I'll take you to Samos.")

• Kassandra: Of course, my friend.
• Herodotos: Thank you. I'm not sure I could make this trip alone.

Kassandra ordered the crew to set sail for Samos. Upon their arrival, Herodotos looked at the port.

• Herodotos: This is it.
• Kassandra: How does it feel being back?
• Herodotos: It feels... like... Huh. Words escape me.
• Kassandra: That's a first.
• Herodotos: To my eyes, it's home. The smells and sounds are familiar. But it's been so long. I don't know if I can do this.

• Kassandra: You've done more difficult things.
• Herodotos: Challenges we overcome always seem easier when they're behind us. What would you do?
• Kassandra: Hold my head high. Walk with purpose. Push those feelings of doubt aside.

• Kassandra: Take it at your own speed. You'll get through this.

She clasps his shoulders.

• Herodotos: When I hear you say it, it does feel more true.
• Kassandra: You're stronger than you know.

• Herodotos: You're right. I suppose we should head to my family home first.
• Kassandra: Lead the way.

Together, they walked through the docks to Herodotos' family home.

• Herodotos: Living near the docks was so exciting as a child.
• Kassandra: How so?
• Herodotos: There was always a new ship to see. New people to watch. From the sailors, often a new word to learn. Most of which got me in trouble.
• Kassandra: I'm sure your mother remembered those days fondly.
• Herodotos: I know I do.

The continued to walk through the docks.

• Herodotos: So many faces I don't recognize.
• Kassandra: You've been gone a long time.
• Herodotos: Even so, I was hoping there'd be someone I know. Someone who'd remind me of my life before I left.
• Kassandra: We've only just arrived. It'll be OK.

Once they arrived at the house, they entered. Several people were gathered in it.

• Herodotos: Here we are. This is where I called home for most of my childhood.
• Kassandra: Most?
• Herodotos: I came to Samos at a young age, but I was born in Halikarnassos. Those are days I'd rather not remember. Hmm. It doesn't look like it's changed much in my absence.

Upon entering, she saw a tablet on a table.

• Kassandra: A tablet? Looks like some old writing. "The ships never stay for long. Samos is a place people come for a visit. but not to live. Is there something about this place I don't yet see?"
• Herodotos: One of my first writings. I was always restless here, Always wanting to learn more about the world beyond and the world that was.

Searching around, she spoted a small toy on the floor.

• Kassandra: One of your toys?
• Herodotos: It was my brother's. I often hid it when he wouldn't let me play with it.

She went over to a vase.

• Kassandra: This pottery looks special.
• Herodotos: My father always felt art was a great outlet when things seemed overwhelming.

Mestor spoke up from upstairs as they duo wondered around the house.

• Mestor: Herodotos!
• Herodotos: Mestor!
• Mestor: Praise the gods. It's been far too long!
• Herodotos: It has indeed. You're looking well.

Theodoros walked in.

• Herodotos: As are you, Theodoros.
• Theodoros: I can't believe you've come skulking back. After all this time...

Kassandra walked away, and leaned against the wall, listening.

• Mestor: I should go. I'm glad you're back.

• Theodoros: You have some nerve, little brother. You stroll back into this house when you didn't even return for the funeral. I regret ever sending you that letter.

• Kassandra: Stop it. This isn't helping.
• Herodotos: We came to Samos as soon as we could after receiving your letter.

• Kassandra: Why doesn't everyone just take a deep breath...
• Herodotos: How could you say I didn't come back when I'm here right now? We came as soon as the letter arrived.

• Theodoros: You must have swam here then! It's been five moons since I sent that. And who are you exactly? How does any of this involve you?

• Kassandra: I'm a...
• Herodotos: She's a friend.
• Theodoros: How nice. You went off to write and explore while making friends, and you left me here to take care of... everything!

• Kassandra: I'm someone you don't want to upset.
• Herodotos: There's no need to be angry at her. She's a good friend of mine. She brought me here.
• Theodoros: I have every right to be angry, brother. You abandoned your family to pursue your dreams.

• Herodotos: I couldn't stay here. I needed to leave.
• Theodoros: You could have taken me with you! I have things to attend to. One of us still cares about Samos.
• Herodotos: At least tell me where they died.
• Theodoros: We marked the spot on the nearby cliffs. Pay your respects and then leave. There's nothing for you here now.

They both leave in different directions, with Kassandra following her friend.

• Kassandra: Give him some time. I'm sure he's just surprised to see you.
• Herodotos: His eyes showed hatred.
• Kassandra: He probably missed you. You'll see.

• Kassandra: He's... not like you at all.
• Herodotos: He means well. He's been here this whole time grieving and thinking I didn't care.
• Kassandra: This isn't your fault. Don't let him make you feel guilty.

• Herodotos: It's a bit late for that.
• Kassandra: I know this wasn't the welcome you were expecting.
• Herodotos: But perhaps it was the one I deserved. For now, I only want to see where they died. I owe that to them.
• Kassandra: I'll come with you.
• Herodotos: I'd like that.

(Accept – "Let's go now.")

• Kassandra: If you're ready, we should go.
• Herodotos: Waiting to face reality will do me no good.

Outcome

Kassandra and Herodotos travelled to Samos and went to his parents' home where they met with Theodoros and Mestor.

References

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey