Thread: Ancient Rome (blushing-rose and casketslinger)

Antonia watched as Saloninia tried to get their new 'guest' to leave quietly when his mother had threw her little temper tantrum, but Aurelia's answer was absolute gal. She'd said that she would leave when she had her fill and Antonia laughed at the rebellious statement. The look on his mother's face was priceless, but after a little more goading the newest addition to their household eventually relented and followed Saloninia out of the dining hall. His Mother walked up to him the expression on her face was that of disdain. Why are you humoring her? Is it simply to torture me like your father does? Chloe asked, her manicured hand coming up to stroke her handsome son's cheek. I wish nothing of the sort mother, Father asked us to treat her as a guest and I am doing just that. We do you choose to disobey him? Aurelia has done nothing to you to invoke your distaste of her. Antonia answered as he dipped another piece of yogurt covered roasted lamb meat into his mouth. His mother saw the excess yogurt on his fingers and seized them, taking them into her mouth and sucking the gooey white substance clean from his fingers. And yet there must be a reason he treats her so, I've been in his personal study and seen the miniature model he's constructed of the lands surrounding the fort he was charged with when he was stationed in Britania. Anyone who would spend that amount of time reconstructing it must surely be obsessed. He's brought this Celt into our home in hopes of reliving whatever conquests he must have experienced. And you make the assumption that I am overreacting? Son let not your father's hubris cloud your judgement, this girl is a savage. Chloe said, pulling close to her son. Maybe he desires something more savage, maybe the etiquette and manners of Rome hold no interest for him anymore. I can see why he might desire the more rural ways of life, I myself find this savage warrior woman quite enticing. Maybe I'll take her for my wife. Antonia said, pushing away from his mother's advances. Don't you dare say that! How dare you even jest about something so disturbing? DO you wish me to die of a conniption? You will marry a prominent noble woman and bring the glory that your father shuns back to our family. I've told your Uncle Sextus that you would court his daughter when you are ready. Chloe angrily sneered. Cousin Bellatrix? She is chubby and loud, sure she maybe be well experienced in the ways of coitus but I do not desire her, I've scorned her advances since we were young, I'll not change my mind now, especially now that there is a proud strong beautiful woman right here in our own house. Do me a favor and leave my romantic escapades alone, I need not your help finding love. He said stalking away from his mother. Antonia walked down the hall to where the guest bedroom was, at first he thought about just opening Aurelia's chamber door and walking in unannounced in hopes she may be undressed, but then decided against it. His knuckles came up and he rapped on the door gently three times. Aurelia, I am sure you would like to clean up after such an arduous journey, don't let my mother's sour attitude spoil your time here, come to the baths with me and we'll have a swim. The cool water will refresh you and swimming always cheers my mood, so it shall yours too. He asked through the door, hoping that she would agree so that he could gaze upon her nude form.