<b>Departing House Aurelia</b><br/><br/>Lucia was grateful that Cadmus didn't press his point any further, he had tact whether she fully appreciated it as deliberate on his part or just a coincidence.  Still her young face blushed red a bit at her realization that she still had very much to learn.  She was grateful for the change of subject which fed into her excitement of getting out of the confines of the villa.  Even though she was still a little piqued about his coolness towards her physically, she couldn't help but return a smile as he questioned her about their destination.  "Well I do have a great deal to learn about a great many things Cadmus, and since you are seem...limited as a teacher in certain subjects, I must learn them somewhere."  She found it rather entertaining to dance around the subject of seduction and sex with him.  She also liked the idea that she was at least somewhat capable of surprising him.<br/><br/>***<br/><b>Arriving at Lucretius' Brothel</b><br/><br/>The trip from House Aurelia to her uncle's was rather short and uneventful.  Lucia had declined to use her regular sedan chair, wanting instead to be able to enjoy the sights of her newfound freedom.  She also took advantage of the opportunity to talk with Cadmus as they walked, trying to better understand him.  There was still a small squad of retainers and guards but she felt rather safe with Cadmus despite having just met him.  He conveyed a certain confidence that Lucia found both comforting and arousing.  He certainly didn't have the wealth of her father, but something in the way he looked at the world, made her envious of his experiences.  He was even more well traveled than her father, having seen things few in Rome had encountered.<br/><br/>Still Lucia was a young girl and her attentions changed<i>velocius quam asparagi conquantur </i>so as soon as her uncle was in sight she ran from Cadmus and threw herself into his arms.  "I have missed you uncle."  She said as she planted many small kisses about his face, her arms wrapped about his neck.  Lucia was quite an affectionate niece and clearly enjoyed her uncle's company.  When she was done with her greeting she introduced Cadmus, "here is my savior, he has released me from my gilded cage."  She said happily, hoping her uncle would take a liking to her bodyguard.  She respectfully allowed the two older men to exchange whatever pleasantries were appropriate.  Then teasing her uncle she asked "are you ready to let me begin my apprenticeship?"  Her father would have a stroke if he heard her talk this way.