Serapis — Volume 04

In a bustling household where costume and children’s laughter fill the afternoon, Dada delights in simple tricks and rhymes while the eccentric Medius obsesses over cheap curiosities—from pickled fish to mysterious symbols. The family’s lively banter is punctuated by Medius’s grandiose theories and his wife’s sharp temper, creating a vivid portrait of domestic life in an ancient world where everyday concerns mingle with the absurd.

When unsettling news of a looming disaster reaches the home, Medius is seized by a feverish terror that transforms his confident swagger into a haunted pallor. His frantic predictions ripple through the household, turning playful chatter into anguished wails that even the youngest cannot escape. Overwhelmed by the mounting dread, Dada feels a growing unease, questioning whether to stay amidst the hysteria or flee to a safer place. The first act sets the stage for a tense clash between rational curiosity and the primal fear of an unseen cataclysm.