Marcus was relieved,
being currently relieved of having to be responsible/finding his own money to get drunk he reviewed the situation. Being with Quintus was a good move, live would be full of excitement, especially if his father was involved at four in the morning in the middle of Belgium.
This was miles better than trying for a correct scanning line for Dad's next speech.

He looked around. Gaul...Now according to uncle's letters that should mean interesting girls, strong men and men that knew about healing. Which reminded him....

Uncle, did you ever find out if the healing men have something against hangovers?

Quintus grinned - this one definitely did not come after his father -luckily.

Hmmm. I'll think about this. Is there anything else you are supposed to do and that we can tell your father?

the Minor chickpea was thinking. Dad isn't very well at the moment, Mum had this bright idea that I should be looking after Dad's interests - I left before the instructions got any better.
So I suppose I should do something good.

Do you know if there is anything I could do around here? Mum always says I have a natural nose for trouble - just don't make me your secretary. uncle - please!!!!