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"I know that you care about the Romans very much. We are similar to Caesar, and we are as free as he is. Once, Caesar challenged me to jump into the rough waters. I did not think for a moment before jumping, but when I asked Caesar to follow, he jumped and got trapped amidst the harsh waves. I rescued him. Today, he has become ambitious and acts like God. It amuses me to see such a weak man speak so highly of himself in front of the Romans!"

A loud shout interrupted Cassius. More trumpets started playing.

"I think they are applauding for Caesar's new awards," said Brutus.

Cassius replied bitterly, "I wonder what is so special about Caesar? How are all his victories any better than yours? You eat the same food as him. There is no difference between you and Caesar, but he is given special treatment all the time."

Brutus realized that perhaps Cassius disliked Caesar. "I believe that you truly care for me, Cassius. I understand what you are trying to tell me. I will think about what you have said and share my thoughts later, but for now, I will hold my tongue."

They abruptly stop talking when they see Caesar himself walking towards them, a thunderous expression on his face, with Casca and his followers. Cassius advised Brutus to pull Casca aside and find out what was happening.

When Caesar stopped to discuss something with Antony, Brutus took Casca aside.

"Casca tell us what happened today. Why does Caesar look upset? "

Casca told him that the crown was offered to Caesar thrice by Antony, but he declined each time. "The crowd was shouting for this reason. I do not know anymore as I felt it was all too silly to pay attention to. I feel that Caesar was just pretending to refuse the crown. The crowd was being so ridiculous! I had to control my laughter!"

Meanwhile, Caesar pointed towards Cassius and said to Antony, "Look at him, How lean and unhealthy! I don't want such men in my country."

Antony replied, "Sir, Cassius is a noble Roman who is completely harmless."

Cassius asked Casca to continue the story. Casca replied, "When Antony offered the crown for the third time Caesar denied it, and everyone screamed. I believe that Caesar couldn't pretend anymore, which is why he had a fit and he collapsed. That's why he looks so serious."

Casca turned to leave but was stopped by Brutus asking him if he wanted to dine with them. He politely declined and bid them goodbye. Brutus left soon after him.

Cassius watched Brutus walking home and smiled, satisfied. "It's so easy to bend Brutus's frame of mind. Caesar hates me but he loves Brutus. And I have influenced Brutus to conspire against Caesar. "

Tonight, I will plant some letters inside Brutus's house and make it seem like the citizens have written these letters. In them, I will hint at the possibility of Brutus becoming the king instead of Caesar. "

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