Aulus: Inner Courtyard alongside Liliana<br/><br/>Aulus’ experience with women was sadly limited.  During his childhood the only woman he could bond with was his mother. He could recall the days when he traveled with his mother to the markets.  He always held her hand, keeping a firm grip and a close proximity to the one female he cherished.  At times their little errands would be interrupted by his mother’s friends, some who had even brought their daughters with them. Each greeting that these women conveyed to him only resulted in him clinging much closer to his mother, leaving her mother to defend him, “Such a shy one you are….”<br/><br/>During his days in the military, his way of life was more solitude then most soldiers.  While men swam in wine and slaves he focused on making himself a better soldier.  Sure Aulus wouldn’t deny at least the hunger of his stomach from such exotic foods that these foreign lands had to offer, nor the plunder of coin and riches so to return home to feed his family.  He refused the intoxicating flavors of wine, having never tasted the stuff in his life.  He had at least witnessed the effects of over indulgence with such a drink and found it not to his liking.  Also even with the sweet siren sounds of the slave’s moans,<br/>it wasn’t enough to tempt toward such forbidden fruit, leaving himself untouched by a woman’s duty.<br/><br/>And to this day the effects of this lacking still bear fruit to Liliana’s words and actions.  Each touch of her was a sensation he could not describe.  If not for the raging force of the sun he could grasp that his blood was boiling from her close proximity.  Without his mother for him to retreat to, he was now cornered like a mouse.  Her hands never seemed to leave any part of his bodice no matter where they were situated, for the moment though she seemed to favor his hands and arm, though I doubt even he in this situation could truly move.  Her comment of him was quite flattering, his face clearly expressing that through the redness of his cheeks though a question did cross his mind, “Contradictions m’lady?”<br/><br/>Her description was if reading a book with his name as title.  He had to admit that even with an exterior that has been hardened to show finest passing of adulthood, his heart and mind was preserved with innocence and a sense of justice that a parent could inscribe into a child.  He nodded graciously at her words feeling a little less alone in this world now that he was discharged from his last place called home.   “I fear though that I no longer bear a purpose.  I thought to be a soldier of Rome, and a son of Mars.  What am I now?”<br/><br/>Her reaction was quick and completely caught him off guard.  At first he believed that she would be distracting since she released one of her hands from his bond.  This gave Aulus a moment to regain his composure and breathe from her sudden advancement.  This moment however would be short-lived as she moved to allow her posterior to rest on his iron thighs.    His heart at this moment was practically at the pace of a drummer on a Roman Galley.  His eyes slowly began to show the fatigue as his the concentration of his blood was leaving areas like his brain, finding shelter anchored in his lower torso.  Clearly this was not the best moment for him to stand up, for it would certainly reveal the results of Liliana’s teasing. “Life is not meant for the meek, Rabbit.  I would have you learn, there is room within you for both the man and the boy. And both may rejoice in their full purpose.”<br/><br/>Her body slightly leaned back giving Aulus very little choice in his next actions.  He could not risk her possibly leaning back to the point where she might fall backwards like his unfortunate episode.  His only free arm and hand came from behind as they met her back pulling her closer to him.  So close were they that you could pretty much say that their bodies were pressed against one another.  His breathing became more erratic, huskier in response.  The touch of her breasts against his chest ran many alarms, probably noting to recall that she was in fact married, and the mere thought of trespassing on such fruit.  At this rate Aulus would no longer be able to hold back what was simple manly urges, especially one so ill-experience, he’d probably pass out before anything could happen.<br/><br/>Liliana must have caught wind of it however, due to her rapid response in adjusting her position.  Now her body rested between his legs.  All he could think was thank Mars’ ass that she was too close to him when she changed positions.  With all her advancement towards him it left him somewhat in a bind, unable to stand up without insulting his pride as an escort.  It gave him though the means to recollect his thoughts and secure his body.  While her being close to him still added no assistance to his task of recuperating, she was kind enough to give him the time needed, but barely just enough.  Her ideas were a fire that seemed to spread to even greater ambitions, and much actions.  When she grabbed him again she could barely contain herself, and deep down neither could Aulus, though he was too shy to admit it.<br/><br/>Antonious now having robbed 3 guards and the slaves (those whom had what little money) was surprised by the return of Liliana and Aulus.  Seeing them joined by hands left him with such sinister and erotic thoughts.<br/><br/>“Ah you have return, I hope my boy wasn’t causing you too much trouble?<br/>