<strong>Manius leaves the balcony, once again, escorted Cariad to Matriana’s chambers while he sees to his wife</strong><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd468/sybakrys/Amplus/article-1057070-050F37D70000044D-98_468x465.jpg)</div>Taking a deep breath, he smiled at Livia, hoping that this new development would not take too long as he wished to be by Livia’s side and not dealing with his wife little problem, whatever that might be. When she finished addressing him, he looked down on the sands and commented “Enjoy the death that Matriana has brought to this house.” He then turned to Galo and instructed “Come Galo, show me what my wife has done now.”<br/><br/>As he left the balcony, he observed the discomfort in the slave that was called Cariad. She seemed lost and alone. So he thought he would give her something to do. “Come, slave. I request that you run an errand for me. Go to Matriana and see that she has all the help she needs and stay with her until she is on her way out of my house.” He smiled at her and suggested “Perhaps Amplus will need some help too.” He had observed their closeness and thought it would be nice for them to say goodbye.<br/><br/>After he had finished his instruction he turned back to Livia and commented “The sooner Matriana is gone the better as far as I am concerned, I am sure you will agree.” Not waiting for an answer as he assumed she felt the same about her, he walked with Galo, Canis and Cariad and once they arrived at Matriana’s chamber door, he gestured to Cariad so that she would know where to go. Judging by the noises coming from the room, it was quite obvious where she was however, so no such gesture was really needed.<br/><br/>Upon entering the chambers and dismissing the guard, it took a few moments for him to take in the situation. Like Canis before him, he thought that she was sleeping, but after trying to rouse her, he would need no explanation from Galo. All he could think about was that he was free of her and could pursue Livia if she wished it. Was he thinking straight, he hadn’t been for the last few hours. He had done questionable things and so out of character. Where had his honour gone? A woman who he loved was dead on their bed and he felt nothing for her. What madness was this? There had to be an investigation and it would have to be soon.<br/><br/>He could not wait for such a thing, so he began to search the room for some clue as to how this could have happen under his roof. He observed upon investigation that the cup that his wife had drunk from was empty and his was still like he left it with just a few sips taken out of it. Was that why he felt ill? Was it that simple? Who had done this? They would pay.<br/><br/>As his mind raced with accusations and ideas, a maid came to the door and requested that Manius seek an audience with Matriana. “The Gods!” Manius bellowed “Will she give me no peace.” He then called upon the maid who was now shaking from his outburst. “See to it that my wife is cleaned and prepared for burial. There will be no investigation her today, apparently.” He then turned to Galo and Canis. “Come, it would seem that Matriana wishes to twist the knife a little more.”<br/><br/>As he walked to her chambers after asking the guard to reposition himself outside his dead wife’s door, his anger began to build. He would give her a piece of his mind. To hell with the Ludus, his wife was dead and he was pissed.<br/><br/><strong>The gate is opened for the Medicus and Sorcha</strong><br/><br/>Meanwhile at the gate, Gnaeus accepts the Medicus’ need to exit with his assistant (Sorcha). So unaware that he will not going to see him again, he opens the gate and wishes him a pleasant day as he watches them enter the stables before shutting the gate and going about his business.<br/>