"It's hard to describe," Barry admitted, even as he screwed up his face in concentration. "You spoke of poetry and speeches. You supported your friend Octavian and teased Agrippa. It was more flashes than anything."

He wouldn't comment on the impression that he'd gotten of him. A bit snobbish and opportunistic was what had come through the most.

"It was interesting to see Rome first hand," Barry supplied, noting that he must feel some homesickness to have gravitated to this exhibit.