<strong>Domius enquires as to the Pict’s wounds</strong><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd468/sybakrys/Amplus/article-1057070-050F37D70000044D-98_468x465.jpg)</div>Seeing her respond as well as she could to his commands, pleased him. She stood before him like a compliant pet. He smiled at her and then turned her around. When done, he observed bruising around her neck that seemed to go under the tunic. He pulled at the top of the tunic until it was torn from the rest, which dropped with ease to the floor, exposing her back. He worst fears were made true as deep bruising and scarification was seen all over her back.<br/><br/>The fire within him could not be kept back any longer. “Guard! Who did this? I demand an answer.” The guard backed away a little, in fear, and within a few moments he answered reluctantly. “It was the Guard Captain Burrus Ninnius, Dominus.” These words burnt deep into Manius, who responded “Then once we have dispatched the Pict and Autolycus to the Baths, you will need to ensure that he comes to my study to answer for his indiscretion.”<br/><br/>The guard nodded to show understanding and with that Manius turned his attentions back to the Pict. He handed the chain to the Medicus and said “She is yours for now. Shall we walk to the baths?”<br/>