"Lies.... LIES!" Theosdosisu screamed out as he pointed at Julius. Looking around in a panic, his eyes met Bardas's. The bastard child smiled at the Emperor before looking at his half-brother, who smugly smiled. "Bardas. You better have an explanation?" Theodosius walked over to his son and said quietly enough for only him to hear.
With a nod from Julius, Bardas knew the plan was a go. "FORGIVE ME, FATHER!" Pushing past Theosdosisu, he lowered his head to Julius and bowed. "Forgive me, Brother. I didn't want to kill you, but I had no choice." Julius nearly laughed at how Bardas was able to make himself cry. "He threatened my life" Bardas's voice broke as he turned away from Julius. "I had no choice."
