14 Titus’ father to fulfill. To keep up his stock of wild beasts, Flavius Octavius organized regular expeditions in which he would most often personally take part. He would then care for his animals with almost motherly love. Several times, he had even taken an animal back from a customer when he wasn’t satisfied it was getting good care. To celebrate his son’s taking of the toga, no expense would be too great for Flavius Octavius, especially since Titus was his only son. “The toga virilis,” mused Maximus, staring into the distance. “That’s amazing.” Titus picked up on his friend’s melancholy tone and at last realized what he must be feeling. He suddenly felt guilty for having made such a big song and dance about his announcement over the past few days. “Oh, you know,” he said, now trying to play it down, “it won’t really change life much!” “Who knows...” Maximus wondered, deep in thought.
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