~ Marcus, in his bedroom ~<br/><br/>It was almost time for the dinner to start and Marcus could hardly wait.  Patience was normally one of his strengths but it had been sorely strained by the unbearable wait.  He’d received word only moments before that the last two men had arrived and had gotten the tour before being settled into their rooms.  Three men and three women were to be part of this experiment, which would last for six months; at the end of that, the group would decide where to go from there.  It would be hard for Marcus to keep the true purpose a secret but he knew it was necessary; only he and Angus would know the entire truth until the fifth month.  These individuals had been specifically picked because he felt they represented the best chance for him to achieve a loving polymory relationship.<br/><br/>Standing before the floor length mirror in the basement, he made sure his clothing displayed a dressy yet casual look.  The light blue shirt remained open at the collar but stayed tucked in the pants.  A pair of casual dress shoes adorned his feet, completing the package.  He washed his face carefully and brushed his hair, finally satisfied with his look.  Moving back into the main area, he began to pace, counting down the final hour in his mind.  After thirty minutes, he sighed with exasperation, realizing that his mouth was rather dry.  Angus had arranged to meet all the guests as they came down and he thought that some might head down early so they could meet everyone before they settled in for the formal evening meal.  Deciding that he was too thirsty to wait any longer, Marcus left his room and entered the hallway, heading for the Great Hall.<br/><br/>~ Continued in the Great Hall ~<br/>