<strong>~ Nakia; with the Doctore in the Bathhouse</strong><br/>Seeing the Doctore aware and listening, Nakia’s voice drifts quietly in the air and still manages to reach the ears of all present. “Doctore, the Domina requests that all Gladiators, including those newly arrived, be cleaned, oiled, and shaved. The Champion is to be painted gold from head to toe. The others are to be presented for inspection, while the Champion is to show his skills before honoured guests.” She lapses into silence when she is finished. Though she doesn’t raise her head, she makes certain subtle gestures to the domestic slaves present, and they scurry off to get things needed for preparation as well as more slaves to help with the process. Nakia knows her place well, and waits for the Doctore’s words of reply.<br/>