<strong>Manius talks to Livia whilst a servant calls for her entourage to accompany her on the balcony</strong><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd468/sybakrys/Amplus/article-1057070-050F37D70000044D-98_468x465.jpg)</div>Relieved and a little abandoned back on the balcony, he took comfort from Livia’s words. He smiled when she made the error of almost calling him her love. It wanted it too, but as he was sure she would agree that would have to wait. The redness in her cheeks gave him a warm feeling inside as he listened to her suggestion about her servants begin summoned to her side. He nodded in agreement and called upon on of his remaining female servants to fulfil her request.<br/><br/>The maid walked quickly to the study and indeed Livia’s entourage were still there. The servant spoke quietly as she was quite nervous at the sight of the mighty soldier that was before her. She glanced over to the woman and then spoke “Your Domina requests that you join her on the balcony.” She then bowed before continuing. “If you would like, I would be more than happy to show you the way?” she then waited for a response from either of them before moving out into the corridor to wait.<br/><br/>Back at the almost empty balcony, Manius was still talking to Livia. The topic of conversation had moved on from fetching her loyal servants to that of them both leaving the balcony. As Livia had sensed he was becoming increasingly frustrated. His livelihood was as good as over and he was finding it hard to hide it. He could also see that the new female, who he now knew as Ryann seemed upset in some way with the male guest that was still on the balcony. He watched her intrigued for some time before moving his attentions back to Livia, when she suggested that they both leave.<br/><br/>Her hand brushing against his finally help to convince him he needed a break. Matriana after all would take some time to pack, so he would not be needed there for some time. “You know I think it would be wise that we leave for a little while I will instruct the guards to monitor the fighting should it start before we return.” Feeling quite bold, he suggested “Well I do need a bath; perhaps you could assist me with that. It is not far between the study and Matriana’s quarters.”<br/><br/>His legs then went from under him as he collapsed on the tiles. Feeling foolish he promptly composed himself and dismissed any suggestion that there was something wrong. “I am fine, shall we?” Even though he claimed his was fine, upon standing, his arm automatically went around Livia’s shoulders. He was holding his weight fine, but he felt he needed the psychological support of having someone there whilst he stood and waited for her to decide what she wanted to do. Then she spoke again, “perhaps we should wait for your servants to arrive as they have been requested to meet you here?”  As he waited his head became a little dizzy but was soon cleared with a deep breath. What was starting to happen to him, was the day becoming too much for him?<br/>