An interesting proposal she offered the young Aulus; to serve her as the Doctore of this Ludus.  Such an offering would be an absolute honor for any citizen. But could Aulus handle such responsibility, or in fact be willing to return to a world of blood once more.  For as much as he wished to remain in this realm of gladiators it was only natural that a part of him objected to such an idea.  The fact that having only known this woman for so little time made him question whether or not she was worthy of his pledge to her.  No matter how she wet his ear with honey for words or used the raw powers of her nude body against him, it wasn’t enough to tempt him over to her favor.  Even when holding her at his comfort it wouldn’t be long before the tide in her favor. The moment she had a hold on him, him moment of thought would be interrupted by the teasing forces of her hand against his penis.<br/><br/>Her words were like milk and honey feeding him everything a man could ever want, and all he would have to do was pledge.  Aulus’ body showed for the first time a moment of weakness as his lips parted ways in a delicate groan as if almost calming down which allowed her the immediate advantage of him.  With his adrenaline all flushed now he body now remained calm yet he maintained his grip against her bodice with of course a few alterations.  The hand grasping her curved buttocks squeezed with a stronger grip then before to maintain his hold on her while his main torso began to lax once again.  His other hand that held at her waist just below left breast dragged upward grasping her breast.  His two fingers closest to his thumb pinched delicately at her nipple to anchor the position of his hand.<br/><br/>With each boon added to her offer his body fell closer into her hands, but in order to have him finally he needed to come to terms with himself in order to accept her wishes.  Indeed even without the material rewards the offer to him Aulus was quite appeasing. No longer a man of the Legion he was of course free of his vices.  But what was Aulus free with; no family, no home, no friends.  His existence died when he departed from the Legion.  Here Livia was offering him a life again.  In addition his curse would be difficult to slate were he to remain a merchant, but as a Doctore perhaps then could Mars’ quench be slated by his exposure to combat and the harsh elements.  Indeed such an offer could be more than enough of a reason to ally with her.  Some things however would be strange though, for one having his own slave.<br/><br/>Aulus never grew up owning human property. Even as a boy whenever he visited families with slaves rarely did he ever interact with, but with those that he did he was a kind lad.  Aulus never understood the hierarchy of Roman nobility and society and the difference between a citizen and a slave.  Even to now he never took dominion over another, only protecting innocence or brothers when they are threatened.  With a salary, his own quarters and access to living those rang at Aulus’ ears since he would have a place to stay and work even to finally afford a funeral for his family. Perhaps though an opportunity would present itself in time that may come at an advantage for him to even sweeten this offer before him.<br/><br/><strong>"Pledge yourself to Ludus Metalla, Aulus ... Pledge yourself to me."</strong><br/><br/>Her body pressing against him boiled his blood letting his torso return comfortably in a seated posture while her body grind against him.  His eyes closed as he tried to retreat to last bastion of his freewill distracting the Roman noble with another groan in response to her motions.  It was at that time that Aulus was able to recall a memory of his last day with General Pompey<br/><br/><em>*Aegis Sea, 4 day ago, General Pompey’s Capital Ship*</em><br/><br/>Aulus stood before his commander seeming as if he was completely defeated.  The news of his parents passing was the dagger to the heart.  For the first in the long time he could feel tears flee from his sharpened eyes.  His hand pressed at his face catching remnants of moisture from his tears.  To add even more oil to the fire, Pompey had decided to bestow an honorable discharge the young soldier from the Legion.  Not enough to lose his biological family, but now he was to lose his other family as well.  Yet despite the multitude of protests he carried towards this decision the General was to be obeyed.  Pompey needed to remind him that so long as he remained in the Legion he would only end becoming once again what the young lad feared the most.  For that to be prevented he had to be able to calm his curse.  At that time Pompey would bestow the young man with his last final mission.  Before departing however it was then that Pompey said something quite interesting<br/><br/>“Do you remember when you first offered your services in your father’s stead?”<br/><br/>Aulus remembered that day very well, it was then that he decided to become a man a follow in his father’s footsteps as a soldier.  A simple nod was only needed to respond to the General.<br/><br/>“That day I knew you were ready for the legion and I knew you would make the finest soldier.  I saw it in your eyes.  Though your eyes not be of the same color as your father, yet I saw the finest determination and devotion that your father had when he was under my command.  When  you finally find your place of employment as a citizen I’m sure you will carry that very same feeling as before and your employer will be captivated by the strength in your eyes.  You do your parents proud Aulus “Son of Mars” Livius."<br/>*****<br/>At that moment Aulus’ eyes awoke once more showing that same strength once again before her.  Eyes blue as the skies themselves came to life locked in on her own eyes. He had finally comes to terms with what had to be done.  Now it was time for him to make a decision.<br/><br/>“I have two requests.  One, I wish to be permitted to be allowed a chance to prove myself in the games as well, under your conditions of course.  Second, if possible I wish to have a funeral for my parents.  I lost them in a fire so have really no place to go back to but I feel I must still provide the proper services in seeming them to the afterlife.  If you can grant me these as well then I Aulus Livius, son of Gaius Livius Justus will surrender myself to you.”<br/>