If this woman was to take control of the Ludus, then it seemed only fitting that the message be passed onto her.  A thought however that should have been concluded upon the moment they had taken rest inside the study to conduct his affairs here.  Of course, with youth comes a degree of distraction from the more simpler parts of human or in fact Roman life.  The study in all its internal design seemed to suit her presence quite well.  Aulus’ eyes scanned every stretch of her body as she rested in such a lovely posture, her hand toying at the lion's head arm heads of the chair.   Her figure was quite alluring almost to the same degree of the woman whom had befriended him earlier. What was her name?....Lilianna..  A strange crossing of paths but perhaps left in the past.  Amazingly showed no sign of disappointment during that thought nor when the request for water would be delayed due to preparation.  Perhaps the adrenaline from the battle or even the thrill of be alive once more war through Mars’ grace had yet to wash away from his body and soul.<br/><br/>“The design of the interior here looks quite well on you if you don’t mind me saying.”<br/><strong><br/>"Everything happened swiftly ... so it will take some time to organise this household and Ludus to my satisfaction.”</strong><br/><br/>Indeed, perhaps there was some things here that could be changed to suit her taste.  Who knows it may even in fact amplify the prestige and beauty of the new Dominus.  But as much as Aulus enjoyed contemplating what she would do to change the Ludus, he had a more focused awe towards the training grounds.  His fight under the eyes of the god recalled an invigorating sense of spirit in him.  This would be before he became drunk in blood and death, where he actually had a soul while still serving the world’s greatest armies.  Yes it made him feel like a proper soldier once more.  His euphoric nostalgia however would be interrupted shortly after by the lady’s next words.<br/><strong><br/>"What brought you here this day, I would hear it after all you could very well have killed my gladiator back there"</strong><br/><br/>The accusation was quite harsh, considering Aulus true motives.  Then again the situation that he had been in early would leave people to believe that he carried murderous intent during the conflict.  It was important for him to therefore establish his motives and purpose.  “Please excuse my actions from earlier.  I did not sense the murderous intent the women had for me, but I swear by Mars himself I had no intention to harm her. I only meant to wear her out so that she wouldn’t be a threat to me or to the guests.”<br/><br/>He slowly rose from his seat noticing Antonious requiring help in his seat.  Perhaps the battle and quick thinking had worn the old man’s aching body making it difficult for himself to settle into a chair to ease his body.  Aulus could only oblige in helping him walk and at last finally settle in his chair he had been designated.<br/><br/>“My name is Aulus Livius, of the 5th legion currently engaged against the Cicilian Pirates in the Aegis sea.  I’ve been dispatched by our commander, Pompey Magnus himself to deliver a message to the owner of this estate.”  Perhaps the more difficult part in believing this man’s title and position was his self identification as a messenger.  Normally messenger would range from simple , non-talented soldiers to simple children or civilian for that matter.  Why would Pompey Magnus, known to have quelled the Spartacus rebellion, and conquer the lands east of Rome herself would dispatch a soldier of such caliber just to deliver a message.  Either way, the truth would be revealed of his presence here, and the final half of his mission could at least be fulfilled…….<br/>