Sunbeam Lair infensus

germanicus said nothing when cenric had finished, but his estimation of the man had grown a denarii or two. and so it was with a less abrasive mien that the guardian answered. "i am told of your god. that he does not require sacrifice. how do you show respect?"

he was intrigued, truly interested under the implacable veneer. how would they take ico, if he found the vestal again? germanicus turned his mind away from the young face, and dwelled no longer upon it. "all gods demand something in return."