 But as Livia is slyly assuring Octavia that her husband will forgive his mother's absence, while clearly conveying the truth that he will not, Atia arrives, having determined not to be defeated.With her daughter watching delightedly, Atia takes her place at the head of the line of patrician women and dismisses Livia's attempt to claim it by right of precedence, telling her daughter in law she has no intention of taking a place behind the likes of her - that “better women” have tried and failed to defeat her, so Livia had best accept that Atia is going to be taking the place of First Woman in Rome and that is that.Still, as she makes what ought to be her triumphant way to that place, Atia's face reflects the truth.