<div class="floatright">(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxl8lfdU8G1r7wrq1o1_250.jpg)</div><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: comic sans ms;"><strong>~Aelia at En Route to Ludos Scopulus~</strong></span></span></div><br/>It didn’t please Aelia in the least to be this close to Gauis, but this was allowable due to the number of beggars and infidels around them. Although snobbery, she knew that protecting herself from these heathens was a first priority. She sincerely hoped the ludus of Livia’s stay was set in a more suitable area. If not, she might not dally for too long in the company of shit. She sighed quietly to herself as they went into the inn, glancing around at her surroundings. It appeared adequate enough to freshen her body and mind from that horrid trip, full of heat and dullness.<br/><br/>Aelia remained strangely quiet during the exchange between the owner and Gauis as she extracted herself from his arm. Her hands rain through the delicate blond locks of hair lingering on her nape before suppressing the need to yawn. Her sharp hazel eyes concentrated on his face with a smile of pleasure. “Why…how clever and resourceful of you Gauis. I see you’re more capable of tasks involving anything other than meddling. I never would have thought that you could handle such a trip with ease. Being in control of Livia's servants in her absence. You must adore such power to bend in your hands." Her words were almost purred to him softly as if seeking to stroke his mind like a cat.<br/><br/>Slaves. One needed them but didn't wish to see them. It was difficult for her to tolerate any other than her own. Best to keep them far away from her so they don’t do anything to incur her wrath. As he spoke of the food, Aelia began to take the palla off her body, tossing it to Valoria. Thus revealing her supple figure, slightly hidden by her stola. “Dear Gauis,” she walked up to him with the prowess of a predator and pressed a finger under his lower lip, caressing slightly. Her lips edged upward until her breath could be felt on his skin. “Ensure that no one disturbs me.” As quickly as she entered his space, Aelia left it with wickedness sparkling in her eyes. She enjoyed teasing, occasionally, but as always her loyalties lie with her husband. Even in his absence. “Come, Valoria and Latona.” With that, she disappeared into the bathing quarters without a backward glance at their escort.