<div class="floatright">(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxl8lfdU8G1r7wrq1o1_250.jpg)</div><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: comic sans ms;"><strong>~Aelia at En Route to Ludos Scopulus~</strong></span></span></div><br/>She was eating her food, chewing thoroughly before swallowing, when the outline of Gauis began to approach her carriage. She wasn’t sure to feel relief or annoyance, but this was her normal reaction to his presence. To be quite frank, Aelia wasn’t used to spending this much time in his company without good reason. I suppose it’s good reason that he has seen fit to escort me through this barbaric lands. The words echoed in her mind as she softened the scowl on her face to a frown. Just then a homeless man, smelling fresh shit walked pass her window. She covered her nose with a dainty hand and an exaggerated sigh of distress. In reality, the city wasn't exactly horrible, but due to Aelia's lavish lifestyle growing up and in marriage, her expectations were always high. The sound lingered in the air as Gaius filled her view with his face. Better to see him than the other ruffians. A smile came on her face since he knew how to calm her down even in this most dreadful situation. She wished to look her best upon reuniting with her<em>dear</em>friend, Livia. She sincerely meant the word friend despite her negative feelings toward the woman. Not everything could be as perfect and pretty as Venus’ face.<br/><br/>“Thank you for that consideration, Gaius. I would like to freshen before finishing the remainder of our trip.” She gestured for the girls to get ready to exit before opening the door to stand down beside the man. Her hair slipped from its confides to slide down the nape of her neck. Her eyes glanced about wearily as she placed a hand in Gaius arm for him to take her to these bathing and sitting quarters. Another reason for this gesture was due to fear of those walking about on the streets. The fear did not show in her eyes, but it was there. “Please, lead the way.” She gave him a gracious smile, similar to that of a host, as her girls stood behind them. Since Latona had been recently punished, her eyes stayed on the ground instead of admiring the fine flesh of man in front of her.