<strong>Dominus invited Livia to join him as he is called away by an incident</strong><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd468/sybakrys/Amplus/article-1057070-050F37D70000044D-98_468x465.jpg)</div>As Manius reached the door to the study he turned his head to the right and eyed Canis turning towards the bedrooms. Running his errands finally, the Dominus thought as he turned back to the door to open it. Then the most awful of noises came from Canis’ direction. What had that silly boy done now?<br/><br/>He quickly opened the door and ushered his stock inside the study. He pointed to wear Amplus and Cariad were standing and told them in no uncertain terms “Go and stand next to them and do not move until told to do so. I will return once I have seen to Canis.” He then turned to the visitors and apologised with a welcoming smile “Apologies, for it seems poor Canis needs to be attended too. You are quite welcome to join me, but I would prefer it if you would make yourself comfortable whilst I deal with the boy. I hope you understand?” As if he had almost forgotten with all the current distractions, he spoke again after taking a deep breathe to calm himself “Oh and welcome of course to Ludus Leonis Scopulus Tarraconensis.”<br/><br/>As he turned to leave he realised that his wife was not present so he turned back into the room and whispered to one of the maids. He nodded at her reply and then smiled at Livia. “Perhaps you would like to join me? As my wife seems to have removed herself from today’s proceedings and a woman's touch may be required.” While he gave her time to consider this, he turned to Galo and Nadia “I am sure that Galo and Nadia can police the room whilst we are gone.” He then acknowledge the fine example of a man in Livia’s presence “Along with the fine Patrocles of course as I am sure he could keep most of what is in this room in check.”<br/>