Roman & Pain
Pain
I was reading about the Spartan hoplite formation and thought it might give us some edge if we ever run into a tight spot. What do you think?
Roman
The phalanx was a tight column of hoplites, each shield locking into the next to form a wall of bronze, a brilliant tactic for the battlefield, but on a tight spot it’s more about teamwork and trust—stay steady, watch your neighbours, and let the group move as one.
Pain
Sounds about right. If we can keep that shape, we’ll be tough to break. Keep your eye on the front, and we’ll hold the line.
Roman
Indeed, a disciplined phalanx can be a wall of iron. I’ll keep my gaze forward, watch the rhythm of our shields, and we’ll stand unbroken together.
Pain
Good. Keep steady. We're in it for the long haul.
Roman
Stay steady, my friend, and let the rhythm of the march keep us firm. The road ahead is long, but we’ll hold our line as surely as the ancients did.
Pain
Got it. We'll stay solid, one step at a time. No room for hesitation.