Rome celebrated. The streets overflowed with people, citizens, soldiers, Evolved. It didn't matter. Everyone attended the party… Well, most people did…
A few had to take care of the prisoners. Melinda, David, Damien, Cass, and a few others went to overlook the situation.
They expected everyone to be more unruly, but the prisoners were just as grateful. Not a single one of them complained, and they even thanked them.
In their minds, Sera had no reason to take them away from the battlefield. She could've left them, and let the flames consume them. But by saving them, they felt indebted to her.
Many soldiers opposed the siege of Rome; however, the Federal Alliance punished desertion hard. People also liked to pretend and be honorable when they wanted to.