"I am here Pappa."<a class="link link--external" href="https://st3.depositphotos.com/2543399/15894/i/1600/depositphotos_158946316-stock-photo-portrait-of-a-beautiful-graceful.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Lucia</a>cried as she practically threw herself into her father's arms, full young breasts pressing against his still firm chest.  Though she was no longer a little girl, she was the youngest and was more than happy to indulge her father to ensure his affections.  He was a busy man and she did not have to play little girl for long and it seemed a small price to pay for all she received in return.  Despite the limits placed on women in Roman society, Lucia was an ambitious girl, eager to learn and .  She didn't really see it all as unfair, it was after all just the way things were, she also knew that she was far from helpless when it came to her influence upon the male gender.<br/><br/>She could tell from her father's mood that he had done something spectacular for Rome today.  "So Pappa, what did you buy Rome today?"  She asked, hoping he would share his latest scheme with her, though that was never assured.  She knew well enough though that her father's coins always came with some sort of price.  She wondered if someday she would need to pay such a price?  She was blood after all, and Pappa always seemed to value blood over anything else.  "Would you like to play a game Pappa?"  She asked, wanting to spend more time with him, increasing the odds he would tell her his latest plans.<br/><br/>"Oh, I almost forgot!"  She said excitedly, there is a man here to see you.  "A mercenary from the looks of his credentials", she walked gracefully over to the table where the letter of introduction lay.  She brought the letter which she was certain would attract her father's notice and approval.  "Remember Pappa, you promised to hire a guard for me so I can roam the city and learn?" She kept her voice soft and calm, as if simply reminding him of a minor over site, not her most desperate desire.  She was eager to reach out on her own, there was so much to learn and to experience, but she needed an escort.  "Perhaps he would be suitable?"  She tried to keep her voice passive but wasn't completely successful.   She hoped he would let her stay for the audience, she doubted he would be much to look at, but he might mean more freedom for her.