Brutus and I met Antony and Octavius at Philippi. They were badmouthing us so we did the same. They called us traitors but Brutus defended us. Today is my birthday and I fear I'm going to die today. I've told Messala this and he told me not to believe it but I have seen the omens and i know death is coming. On the flag poles there was ravens and kites instead of eagles. these are signs of death and i fear our armies are going to lose this great battle. I shall fight regardless, Antony and Octavius may win but were not going down without a fight.