<strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Caris</em> - study, unsure if dictate to move includes her<br/><em>Livia</em> - with Manius on the Sands</span></strong><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/dc/Caris.jpg)</div>Caris remained mute as others in the room began to interact somewhat, she kept her gaze fixated on the Dominius' desk. Occasionally her gaze moved to Galo but would hastily look away again, she would not go out of her way to be rude to him, no matter how rude he seemed it his rite to be rude to her. A moment later and a slave girl entered the study informing them to attend proceedings on the balcony. She was unsure if she was part of this invitation and feared that if she stepped a foot out of place again that the male servant close by would have further words with her. She stayed put and waited to be told otherwise.<br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/36/Livia.jpg)</div>Livia had felt the gentle pressure of Manius' face against her palm just as she had felt the erratic beat of his heart that seemed to mirror her own. What was to become of them if they were to start down this road? Perhaps before the close of her visit, she would suggest he visit her own Ludus where her servants were not known for their wagging tongues. Indeed the threat of having those tongues removed kept gossiping slaves at bay. How could Manius know what his simple choice of words did to her ... ' for now' . A soft tingle of pleasure ran through her and she feared she would greatly need the ministrations of her champion the moment they returned to her Ludus.<br/><br/>He continued to hold her hand down through the corridor and steps with the slave in tow, occasionally she would glance at Manius unable to prevent her fingers from curling a little tighter about his. The slaves screams did not upset her in any way, they were an annoyance to what little peace of mind she possessed and she felt fortunate that Manius would be doling out a punishment to the murderous letch soon enough. She adored a man of power and felt incredibly heated at the anticipation of watching this one in action.<br/><br/>As the gates were opened to them, she walked as if Domina of the Ludus beside her friend and entered on to the sacred sands of the Ludus. She felt honoured that he was giving her this prestige instead of merely viewing like the others from the balcony and lounge. She certainly would not have been able to sit near Matriana for very long. Her gaze briefly took in the others in their cages and wondered if the foray she had heard on their approach was now the cause of their shackledom. Watching as Manius tossed a sword for the slave and picked up a mace himself she gasped silently. Her fathomless eyes looking concerned at him as he bid her to stand back.<br/><br/><strong>"I have faith you will dispose of him but any wounds you may incur are mine to tend"</strong>her words were a whisper only for him to hear but the thrill of the moment had dashed away any concerns she had previously had about wive and gossip. So saying she stepped back, giving the slave and Dominus a wide berth.<br/>