<div class="floatright">(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z69/Neji121/725697.jpg)</div>Daemus shot Cecilia a level glance in response her clear disregard for the chain of command and disrespect for her superior.  His tone in addressing the unruly maiden was stern and left no room for compromise.<strong>"I shouldn't need to remind you that your duty is to Gaius Sextus first and foremost.  What you do in your spare time is hardly my business, but you knew that by accepting the offer to become a Cursor that your personal life would take a second priority to the needs of the realm.  Regardless of how inconvenient you may find it to be, it is your job and you are expected to adhere to your oath."</strong><br/><br/>After that a wolfish grin tugged at the corner of the man's lips.<strong>"That said, you're more than welcome to try to take out your frustration on me, but know that I will take the price of a new desk out on your hide."</strong>The casual manner in which he made that statement that suggested he not only meant every word, but was fully capable of following through with his promise.