<div align="center"><strong>~Aelia in the streets of Rome~</strong></div><br/>Just as she was ready to walk outside of her home to find a theater performance or visit one of the houses of entertainment, there was a crack of lightening across the sky. A strong breeze ruffle her hair before the heavens began to pour down rain onto the people on the street. There was no screams of protests since the rain was needed after days of not a drop from the skies. “Praise to Jupiter for such mighty rains,” she whispered while staring up at the darkening skies. For a moment, Aelia debated on still going out or just staying indoors to play a game of calculi or latrunculi against one of the servants of the household. She stood in the doorway, debating quietly to herself, before stepping outdoors despite the rain.<br/><br/>She smirked, gesturing for Valoria to hold an umbrella over her head as she entered into the enclosed carpentum before tapping the side for the horsemaster to begin traveling. Within minutes, Aelia was out in the streets of Rome. The hustle and bustle around her was less than appeasing but it was nice that she didn’t have to walk on the street. Instead, she peered out of the little opening that allowed her to see those rejoicing in the rain. Valoria and Latona remained quiet for most of the ride as they moved steadily along until stopping in front of the house of Daidas, a fellow wife to a husband that served their country in the military. Once again, Valoria held the umbrella over her head as she made her way to the front door just as it was opened by a slave. He inclined his head at her since he knew of her presence here before with his mistress. "She is on the balcony, watching the rains."<br/><br/>Aelia made her way through the house with the soft footsteps of her girls close behind her. She saw Diana standing while leading against the wall while looking rather bored. Clearing her throat slight, she announced her presence to the woman before going over to hug her and kiss her softly on the cheek. Her hands immediately went down to the growling stomach that kicked under the palm of her hand.  "In your health, you shouldn't stand so. A seat here will allow you to watch the world as you please while ensuring your son's health." Of course, they didn't know if it was a son but it was what Diana's husband wished for so they both sought to speak it into existence. Diana gestured for one of her female servants to gather food for her guest before taking Aelia's hand and leading her into the triclinium. Unlike Aelia, Diana domus was full of dull colors that appeared rather depressing than appeasing.<br/><br/>Once seated upon the relaxing couches and munching on fruit, the two women began to chat about the other women in the city and the rumor of a new arena competition. "I'm not sure how the women in ludus live with such men. I would be afraid for my life if I had to stay around them for such long amounts of time." Aelia's only history with gladiators was through the only game she seen in her life with her husband, and like most Romans she found the excitement of the battle addictive but she didn't think that living with the participants was a wise idea. Diana smirked wickedly while rubbing at her stomach. "I do not think the women who run such things worry about being killed in their sleep. If anything they are inspecting the goods for other purposes than violence." Diana paused before continuing. "My husband seeks to have one fight for the honor of our house." Aelia was sure that her face displayed disgust and surprise at Diana's words. She couldn't imagine herself having sex with...with a gladiator. They were trained animals. It was the equal to being fucked by an animal in Aelia's mind. "Well, I would hope that you pick a strong one to represent your house well," was wall that she could say to those string of comments. Diana noticed the look of unease on Aelia's face and laughed softly before changing the subject.<br/>