Lion Head Mesa Agápi

The soldier was stoic as ever, polite in his response, and seemed to believe that he could make a better parting for them. Arsenio did not wish to argue with him, nor did he wish to see Germanicus placed in a situation he was not prepared to face.

He was not pleased before I presented the new girl to him, so be wary and watchful. He may want to play games. It was the best he could offer when his mind hummed with thoughts of Tamar and only Tamar.

Before Germanicus turned, he wished to know if the Pharaoh had been made aware of their arrangement, even the simplest of information. Arsenio smiled swiftly and shook his head. He knew better than to allow such things to be known. It would have meant his job had not been successful. If the man had wanted it, he could have spoiled the Roman’s secret and fled into the night. That was not part of his intentions.

He does not know. Even Tamar does not know it was you who hired me, Germanikos. Be swift and safe. Arsenio returned to searching for his beloved.