<div class="floatright">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/36/Livia.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><em><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;">Livia</span> - with Manius on the balcony</em></span><br/><br/>She was eternally glad for his returning to her when he did, this entire visit to his Ludus was turning into a farce. Never before had she heard the likes, it seemed utterly unprecedented. Would Manius' and Valeria's standing be shot through completely because of this? She let her hand gently touch his arm as she viewed the damage done. It was not so deep but other than cleansing it there was no special skill that she owned that would take care of it. Before she could tell him that his medicus would have to look at it, the rotund woman was easily heard from her perch on the balcony and instantly Manius brought her there.<br/><br/>Her hand gently patted his arm as if for reassurance. His gladiators were about to fight at the bequest of a woman who now did not even wish to stay and see the fruits of her decision. Livia was greatly angered by her but kept her composure calm as she accepted a drink from a servant once they reached the balcony.<br/><br/><strong>"You should have it seen to my lo ..."</strong>she glanced away realising the faux pas she would have uttered, taking a sip of her drink as colour stained her cheeks a little. Her gaze followed the gladiators below as they readied themselves to fight. Livia turned and noted for the first time to see neither her gladiator or servant upon the balcony and wondered at this.<br/><br/><strong>"I fear my two have sequestered themselves still in your study, would you be so kind Manius as to send a servant to bring them too me. Say it is the wish of their Domina" </strong>she glanced up at him and felt in that moment that she could feel his frustration and pain over the proceedings of that entire day. It was surely one he wished would end and swiftly.<br/><strong>"Would you rather we leave dear Manius?"</strong>she allowed her hand to brush gently against his.