((Set prior the guard intervetion of the fight in the mess hall))<br/><strong>~Porcius, escorting Marcus to the Baths, Marcus written by grovercjuk~</strong><div class="floatright"> (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/shadowjewel/Character%20pics/Porcius-1.jpg)</div><br/><br/><br/><strong>"Slaves, have him cleaned, shaven and oiled for inspection by the Dominus." </strong><br/><br/>Porcious indicated to a couple of slaves drawn by the fight, who darted off to collect supples. He frowned slightly at the back of the retreating Gaius; That had been disrespectful, to not even acknowledge the Guards. Perhaps a time was coming that he needed to be reminded that, Doctore or not, he was still a slave and as such, stood far beneath a Guard, a Roman Citizen, such as Porcius. But, that could wait, for now.<br/><br/>The two Guards behind Marcus had already retreated to the main gate, disappointed; if a slave did not kick off in the outer courtyard, sometimes the sight of the looming gate, their prison doors, would send them into a frenzy. The other two stood ready, looking more to the corner of the ludus and the sounds of combat beyond, then they were on their charge.<br/><br/>As the attending slaves approached, Porcius snapped at his fellows, bringing them back to their current situation. “Sergius, return to your post. Calpurnius, you accompany me with him.”<br/><br/>The men nodded and as Sergius went back to the gate, Calpurnius knocked the bound slave on his arm to make him move.<br/><br/>As they marched across the sands the sight of the brawl came into full view. Oh it was tempting, oh so tempting, to just wade in and batter the worthless shit for acting up. But, unless ordered, that was not his job. Pity. He shared a glance with Calpurnius. The two were of a like mind.<br/><br/>So sights set firmly on the baths, the guards led the latest addition across the sands. The two slaves caught up to them as they crossed the threshold of the baths.<br/><br/>Calpurnius remained by the door while Porcius escorted Marcus into the room. Spotting Rioghan being painted Porcious grinned, “Hay, Rioghan. We have some competition for you, better then those limp dicked, ass spreaders from earlier.” Porcious chuckled as he harshly jarred and jerked the gladiators chains as he removed them. Speaking to Marcus again, he said, taunting, “Or maybe that is why you were sold, eh, handsome? You’re past it but they were too fond of your bed company to finish you themselves, so sent you here as entertainment? A gesture of good will?” Porcius paused, waiting.<br/><br/><strong>Marcus remained silent offering no resistance as his chains where removed. he seemed to be staring at something a thousand yards away.<br/><br/>But then for a moment his eyes looked into Porcious's eyes. They where dead, disinterested and come how they conveyed the fact that where he standing or screaming his guts out on the floor it made no difference. Then Marcus went back to staring at nothing.</strong><br/><br/>Annoyance flickered in Porcius’ gut, and a slight sense of discomfort. It this it? Did the man have no fire? Sill aggravated after seeing Gaius, Porcius growled, stepping right into Marcus’ face, looking up slightly at the other man, their faces just a hairbreadth apart. For a moment he paused there, bristling, before leaning up the last inch to press a harsh, forceful kiss to the other’s mouth. It lasted only a second, after which Porcius stepped back, laughing and wiping his mouth on the back of his wrist. Slapping Calpurnius on the arm as he went past, the two left the slaves to their work.<br/><br/><strong>Marcus just stared into space, just a he had when Trillion the head guard had bent him over the table and ass fucked him. Whispering as he did, "Just to show you who is boss slave." It had been painful but Marcus would have bitten off his tongue rather than give Trillion the satisfaction. His none reaction had driven Trillion into a rage and he had soundly  beaten Marcus until he got the moan he wanted. <br/><br/>Although Marcus had smiled three weeks later when Trillion had been found upside down in a water butt drowned.<br/><br/>The Ludus had been in an uproar but nothing could be proved and everyone slaves and guards had hated him so there where plenty of suspects.<br/><br/>As he watched Porcius leave Marcus wondered just how well the guard was liked.</strong>