<strong>Manius commands Ammon to fight as Livia’s entourage arrive followed by Galo</strong><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd468/sybakrys/Amplus/article-1057070-050F37D70000044D-98_468x465.jpg)</div>With the mention of waiting for her servants, they did only have to wait moments as they did indeed arrive. While one of them addressed Livia, Manius turned, still feeling sick, and looked to Ammon. He had chosen Aelius, a fine example of a Gladiator. It would be an interesting fight. Seeing in his heart that the name hated the situation, he sucked in the dry air and commanded “You may begin when ready.”<br/><br/>While instruction was followed, and with only Cariad, Ryann and the male guest still on the balcony, Manius turned his attentions back to the Livia’s entourage. He was glad that they had not come when originally ordered as who knows what Matriana would have had them do. With her not knowing of there location or indeed that they were even here probably saved their lives. He smiled at them both just stumbling again.<br/><br/>Before he had time to off set his balance, he watched as Galo and Canis came towards him. With a now bitter taste in his mouth, he looked upon his trusted right hand and forced a smile. With a stabbing pain now evident in his stomach, he listened to the man as he informed him that he required a private audience. “Of course Galo, may I suggest my private chambers?” These was more of a statement than an question.<br/><br/>While he waited for Galo to agree, not that his needed his permission of course, he turned to Livia and sadly removed his arm from around her shoulders and spoke “I must attend to further matters that require my attention, please feel free to wait her with your entourage and enjoy the spectacle that is beginning below.” He tried to make a little joke to soften the mood. “I will not be long as I am sure that Valeria has simply stubbed her toe.” He kissed her hand and waited for her to consider her situation.<br/>