Valeria grimmaces.  "Well, Marcellis, I think we both know that the loser of that bout will need quite alot of training before he can hold his own in the pits.  The winner, on the other hand, seems to know what he's doing, though he's no gladiator yet.  I agree that the pits would be an excellent way to sharpen his edges...and he looks vicious enough to give the crowd a nice show.  If you want him to start making a name for himself early,  then the pits are the place to start."  Valeria urges Marcellis.  She tries to ignore Isabel, hoping she'll stay out of the discussion.<br/><br/>