*smiles* thanks - btw, the other mentors are giving me a hard time because i'm fumbling pretty much everything here - like i said, you're my first mentory and on my best days i'm a little scattered - that said, they promised that it's more of a reflection on me then on you, so don't worry about that *laughs*<br/><br/>- - -<br/><br/>Commodus was there to greet her at the top of the stairs, a smile that held both warmth and a hint of something darker.  Victory, perhaps?  Certainly there was triumph in his eyes as he stepped forward, boyish eyes hidden my thick lashes taking in his sister, lingering upon her almost possessivly.  He had always loved Lucilla, as a doting brother of coures, yet lately, his thoughts had turned towards something different.  Anticipation at seeing her again, certainly.<br/><br/>He'd taken great care in arranging her chambers just so, wishing he to be comfortable and feel at home, making sure he would be near by to cater to her needs and desires...<br/><br/>Ah, yes, he thought to himself, drinking in her face, framed as it was my dark coils of hair.  Desire certainly was at work here.  Holding out his hand to here, a token of chivalry to help guide her up the last step, he grasped her fingers, squeezing them a little more firmly then mere affection demanded, drawing him to her and lightly kissing her in a brotherly fashion, his lips lingering a fraction of a moment longer then was neccesary.<br/><br/>"Sister, it is a delight to see you once again.  I have missed your presence."  His voice was soft and mannered, at odds with the turmoil that filled his breast suddenly, discovering a hint of savagry that suprised him so much so, that he was at a momentary loss for words.  Not for long, however.  After all, he had played out this speech in his thoughts many times in the past few days.<br/><br/>"I take it your trip was a pleasant one.  Still, I would imagine that you would prefert to retire to your chambers.  If you'd like, I can escort you there myself."