You have known the important perons of Rome, I tell myself as Paton brings me before the young couple at the other end of the deck. Livia stays back from the gathering keeping to her duties and out of trouble as she most often is instructing me to do. I try to keep myself standing tall, its no time to sink into the background and wish to be back in the villa. I smile at them as Paton speaks my name and give a proper show of respect.

My words whispered as Darius draws me to my feet once more, "My lord." I give him a soft nod as he presses his lips to my hand, keeping my eyes down cast as he introduces his sister. "My lady."

The two seem to be exchanging elbows while speaking before me, and I am forced to hide my grin. Both of them are lively and appear to be awakened from sculture of perfection. I feel slightly out of place without Sestus at my side just now, then again I would have never spoken if he where.

"My lord and lady, you are most gracious to invite me and I am most pleased to accept. I have been aboard ship with my father and his companions for sometime. I am thankful to speak of anything other than wars and wine..." I give them another curtsey, studying their faces from below my lashes that I am not disrespectful.