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Claudia smiled and relaxed when she did not receive a lecture, nor any critical comments about her activities, and remembered something her mother told her when she was young. That earning the loyalty of those around you was important. She slowly nodded her head in acknowledgement, still listening to his answers, and could not resist a laugh. Now that sounded like a challenge. "So long as I can keep pace?" She asked in good cheer, a devious twinkle in her eye and she wondered whether he would be happy about the idea later on. "That sounds like a challenge, and one I would be only too happy to accept." Claudia agreed, lifted her drink and sipped the liquid. No doubt she would need to travel with other companions in order to ensure that her chastity was assured. Not that she believed that Decimus would attempt anything wicked. Unfortunately, Rome was not always kind to women when it came to freedom of movement. She was interested in how much he knew. "Do you know my family?" She asked, unsure of what and who he knew already. @Sains

Claudia had heard many jokes before, yet could not help but blink in response to his reassurance about not being ridden like a horse and then having her throat slit. Still, it was appreciated to ask what she needed from his service. She smiled softly and answered him. "You will be escorting me to the various social functions. Visiting temples that you are permitted to enter, guarding me while I am at the races or the games, and if I am ever in the company of dangerous people," She smiled, winked at him and chuckled to herself. Claudia was not particularly wild in her tastes, nor her function. She did have one trait that she had learned while she was in the East, and it was a hobby her mother also had. She learned to ride, it may not have been the most orthodox nor the most respectable trait for a Roman princess to have yet it was something she enjoyed none the less. "I often try to ride my horse outside Rome as often as I can," She said, watched him to gauge his reaction to the news. Claudia would do what she wished. The areas outside Rome meant her horse would not be spooked by the noise, sounds, and sights of the Roman populace. It also gave her a chance to be outside the city. @Sains

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Added him! Looking for another! Both of the Luperci who run naked are chosen. Other young men who serve as the Luperci will be able to take part.

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Corinthia sat in place while he gathered the items that had been requested. She sighed with a hint of irritation when he turned back to her with all the items in her hands, her long-fingered hand reached out again and beckoned him to come faster. Once he was close enough, her hand reached out to pull the pitcher from the tucked position under his arm. "Hold the goblets, Aeneas," She grumbled at him, forgetting that she had not told him exactly what she wanted him to do, and began to pour wine first into one goblet and then into the next one. Corinthia leaned down to place the pitcher on the floor beside her. She then reached out and took one of the goblets for herself, sipped it and it did not occur to her for a moment to encourage him to drink with her. It was not normal, however, during the Saturnalia, the days changed and their was a role reversal. Not that Corinthia often enjoyed participating in this sort of thing is the lengths that many others did. How could the natural order be overturned? It made no sense to her. "Come! Drink!" She demanded hotly. Even when she was being considerate towards others she was pushy with it. Perhaps it was part of her lack of social interaction with children of peers her own age and status? It was difficult to say. Corinthia relaxed in the chair, unable to lean back due to the lack of a support behind her from the chair and tasted the wine. It was not cheap. It was Falernian, the most expensive Rome in ancient Rome, there would have been Romans who had never even had the opportunity to taste such an expensive vintage. @Sarah

Claudia had enjoyed the festivities, she had given her slaves gifted and ate with them. Sitting with them as though they were close friends (and some were) and braided each other's hair. The ceremony had the Temple of Saturn was a day where there were considerable celebrations that were held. She watched as Titus and Tiberius both drank wine and ate more than usual. Celebrations were in the air. The adults of the family had left to tend to their own personal matters, which meant the younger members -- youths and the unmarried now had time on their hands to enjoy the festivities. She had been permitted to indulge in a small amount of wine, since she was in the company of family and soon found her twin, Tiberius. He was seated by a window, and the days of childhood had been slowly retreating from them. Something she was becoming increasingly aware of. "Tiberius," She greeted him, her hair was down and she had her slaves remove the various pins from when it was pinned upwards, her chiton was a pale blue that had highlighted her eyes, and she came to sit aside him. "Have you been enjoying the festivities?" She asked, the coming year would bring a range of changes and the Gods only knew where they would end up. They had always been close. She wondered if Titus or Rutiliana would soon join them. @Sarah

Gaia was sure that Lexus' charms were one of the primary reasons why he was still alive. It was always pleasant to have a friend that despite the years they had not seen each other. That they could go back to their friendship as though nothing had changed. Gaia could not forget the intimate encounters the pair had together, the were several and were incredibly pleasant. The perfect way to pass the time. She laughed a little at his comment about missing her, did he think of her throughout these long years since they had spent time together? "Oh? You fell asleep every night wondering about me?" She asked, she didn't think that he would. Lexus had always had many who found him attractive; who wouldn't? She had come to check on Aeneas and see if he was going okay. "I'm well, I am here to visit Aeneas, he is one of the gladiators in training here and do you remember Corinthia? She is grown up now." Gaia answered with a smile, Corinthia was still quite the handful when it came to her moods and temperament. Getting Aeneas seemed to pacify her for moments in time. Although soon her daughter would need to be married in order to give her protection -- and she hoped that she would settle down before then. She slowly eased herself off of Lexus' lap and extended her hand in a joking attempt to help him to rise to his seat. "Come, do you want to meet him? He is from Britannia and is quite lovely," She said, he was lovely. Although to Gaia, a vast majority of people were lovely and needed compassion. Gaia walked down the stairs to stand close and called to Aeneas. "Aeneas! Come, meet my friend!" @Sarah @Atrice

Silence. There was nothing but silence between them. The understanding of pain had been reached. A rare thing with a person like Corinthia. Vain, self-centered, and utterly entitled when it came to others. This was the closest she had come to showing any signs of concern or remorse for actions she (or in an extended) fashion would have had. Corinthia paused, her hand still rested on his shoulder before it withdrew from his shoulder and returned to a resting position on her lap. Now what? She did not know how best it would be to proceed. How else would they continue from here? Showing too much concern and softness towards your slaves did not end well, and encouraged bad behaviour later on. Corinthia reached up and dried her eyes with her fingertips. The kohl fortunately did not have the time to run and instead coated her fingertips. She blinked her eyes a few times, it was almost as though the moment had not happened, and no doubt she would toss and turn thinking about it later on. Why had she been kind to him? Corinthia knew that it was not for politics nor to sway him to the course she desired. It was genuine. The moment when she showed her humanity to someone she was attracted to, and had a tremendous amount of power over. It gave her an uneasy feeling in her stomach. Was she now vulnerable to him? "If your training continues to go well," She began, why was she doing this? It was not like her. "You will be my bodyguard. Your tasks will be to defend me against anyone who would wish to harm me, and to obey my orders." Corinthia continued. It was difficult to state what would ultimately happen. If he succeeded in the arena and gained fame. Freedom was possible. While it was put forward as an offer. He was not in a position to refuse her if she desired to have him in a certain place. Why did she now want to keep him close to her? There was something about those pale eyes that drew him to her. @Sarah

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Claudia had heard tales of war since childhood. Some of them she wondered how truthful they were, and others, she thought they were exaggerated. Politely, she sat and listened to him quietly. She had seen some of the British tribesmen, they were much taller than she was and covered in their blue markings. She nodded slowly, still listened and wasn't sure. A large tree trunk that was covered in blood? Claudia waited while he sipped his water, she lifted her own to take a sip and nearly did a spit take when he said he jumped on his back. She gave a little cough, her hand rested on her chest and she lowered the goblet back down to rest on her lap. In the background, she heard a moment of laughter from the slaves and then silence. Her imagination was running wild with the thought of Decimus riding the angry British chief as he flailed around with a massive tree trunk in his hands. And there it was, a pun as well. Claudia blinked. Was Decimus a father by any chance? "Bravo! And here you are now in my service. I hope you won't have as much trouble with me as you did with Bricius," She said with a twinkle in her eye, although the defiant child in her was tempted to rise to the challenge while the woman was determined to set an example to the other Romans. She could not get the mental image out of her head. Decimus riding on Bricius' shoulders. @Sains

Okay, so! The Lupercalia has naked male youths who run around naked and hit women with bloody strips of hide of the goats that were just sacrificed. These youths were not beardless youngsters and were Roman citizens (nobles preferred). Here are some links for info; https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/lupercalia http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/secondary/SMIGRA*/Lupercalia.html We are looking for two. Any takers? Tiberius Claudius Sabucius & Titus Flavius Alexander are our candidates to run naked.

Gaia beamed up at him happily, forgetting her basket of goodies that were being picked up by her slaves and held him. Her arm casually draped around his neck and burst into giggles when she was placed on his lap. A place she had been many times before. Her cheeks were flushed with a coral pink shade, the Gods had been most kind to her and she was blessed with similar looks. And from Lexus' appearance, the years had also been kind to him. "Yes! It is me!" She exclaimed, in an attempt to conceal her giggles and sat casually with him. Who knew that such a simple day would bring an old friend back to her? "It is good to see you, and yes, and the infamous Lexus still retains his charms," She playfully teased him, poked his cheek and briefly glanced in the direction of the gladiators in their mock combat. Did he miss it? It was difficult to tell at times with him. It was good to see him, and there were many blessings to be had. She pulled him close in a hug. It also reminded her how long it had been since she had a man in her arms -- or between her legs. "Have you been well? Where have you been? Gods! I have missed you!" She asked rapidly, practically dying to tell him the good news. That his son and wife both worked for her. Forgetting that perhaps there was a reason why they hadn't seen each other. And perhaps, their passionate history was not something Alexius would wish to bring up to someone else. @Atrice

She did not answer him at first. Her gaze was solely focused on the slave girl in the process of retrieving her ring, she lifted her finger up to her lips and tapped it idly. Half of her lips rose in a smirk, watching and waiting for it to strike. Thus far, the lampreys had been relatively peaceful and had not tried to take a bite out of her. Not yet. "Quickly girl! I do not wish for it to get lost!" She exclaimed hotly, and hoped that the girl's increased movements would arouse the lampreys into bloodlust. The girl rushed in the water, feeling around and hurried. The girl smiled once she found the ring, lifted it up in her fingers and smiled. Happy to find both Corinthia's ring and hoped that she would be out of the water. One of the lampreys swam forward and bit her on the leg, as others swam forward and joined in while the girl squealed, rushed out of the water and offered Corinthia the ring. Corinthia took it. Oblivious to the pain the girl felt and slid it back onto her finger, it was nice and snug. There was no way it would drop off unless she pulled it off. "Go to the medicus, girl," Corinthia said, flicked her ringed hand dismissively to the girl who had bled in order to get her ring back. The girl nodded her head and turned to leave in order to get helped. Corinthia smiled, gazed down at her ring and looked at the ring on her finger, admiring it. She offered her arm for little Lexus to take. "And excellent idea, Lexus, it will be interesting to tell my mother all about how you helped me." She said, waited for him to take her arm. @Atrice