Guarding Felicita(Felicita)

[Proximo]

As the small Roman garrison had made camp outside the capital of Illyria, Proximo the centurion went inside to meet the woman he was to guard. Felicita, the sister of Lucius were to marry Kai to unite the lands in a peaceful way. However if things would go wrong, the Romans would defend her with their own life.

When he arrived the palace, he entered but curious the guards around watched. Although allowed he was to walk inside, as he too where given a room close to the lady he were to protect. The hall was huge, but quickly he found what he was looking for. There in the distance stood Felicita, thought did not seem comfortable or happy."My lady."Proximo bowed gentle, before he continued speaking. "I am Proximo, centurion of Rome. Sent to protect you, by the orders of Marius the consul and Lucius your brother."

[Felicita]

Felicita was standing in the great hall of the palace in Etrusca, near a window. She was looking through it, down to a wide-spread park, partly hidden beneath the roof of many trees. She just had been on the way to visualise the palace and the whole country she now would live in, and soon rule at the side of Kai. And while striding through the palace, where she decided to start this little tour, she became more and more thoughtful, just letting her thoughts roam. So, she now found herself standing there, silent, not moving, and could not say for how long she already had peered below.

It was Proximo who awoke her from this almost comatose state. "Protect me? Dear centurion Proximo, why would I need protection, is someone threatening me? After only a few days of being here already?" She asked him in a serious tone, however she knew her brother's plans and thoughts exactly and so was aware that Lucius had sent Proximo as well as his men to not only protect her if this alliance would not work out as planned, but also to give her a little more feeling as if she was home. However, she continued lightly. "Oh well, don't let me mock you, I am glad I am in your company right now."

[Proximo]

"And its an honor to be your guardian, I promise I and my legion will serve you at whatever need."He spoke in kindness, wanting her to know that if things went wrong they would be there to help. However their intention was also to secure the Illyrian land from rebels, as also people from the outside world. Felicita probably understood the rest why they were there, as her ex husband still were worried about her safety. The woman Proximo spoke with surely were beautiful as she were kind, she was a funny lady but still respected by those who knew her.

Curiously Proximo watched the surroundings around them, but felt unsafe around others who walked past. This was a land he was not used to live in, nor did he know the people in it. The costumes and culture they had were different then those in Rome, although some of the Roman gods had started to come. In lands in North people believed in Odin and other Norse gods, while in east many other gods was believed in who Rome sometimes used as their own but with other names. Proximo would protect Felicita with his life as ordered, as royal and beautiful she were.

[Felicita]

"Thank you very much, Proximo. My brother told me before I left that you are one of his most trusted men, so I am relieved to have you around in this land." Felicita replied, trying to keep their conversation up. Knowing that probably her fiance Kai would often be not available for her because of his deeds as King here in Illyria, she thought that having a friend at her side, some more people to talk to around her would be a good idea. And especially a fine man from Rome, her home, would help her forget about her home sickness.

[Proximo]

"I`m glad to be at your assistance my lady, I and the Romans are here if you need me. Is there anything you wishes us to do, or wishes me to do?"Proximo spoke calm and gentle, as highly he respected the woman he were to protect. Felicita was quite a fascinating woman, who deared to do everything her brother commanded her to do. However needed it was for the kingdom to stay safe, to keep the people happy and satisfied. Soon she would marry a man she almost did not know, although with time she would get used to it all if nothing else happened that would cause the agreement to break. As commanded, the legion of 100 000 warriors would stay under Felicitas control, until new orders from higher rank was given. Proximo was glad to serve the sister of Lucius, although was suspicious about everything that happened in Illyria. Nothing seemed as it should, something was wrong. The Romans could only guess what might happen, but still they prepared and kept things safe just in case.

[Felicita]

Felicita smiled brightly at him in return, and so also thanking him for being there as well at her side in this horribly foreign land. "Well..." She now began to reply to him. "There is one thing you could do that I would be happy about. I believe you have been around this palace more often and to more places than me? Maybe you could show me around a little? For in these last days here I spent most of my time in my rooms." She asked of and told him.

It was not yet clear when her and Kai's wedding was to be held. Getting accostumed to her new home has filled all of Felicita's days here, so neither had she got on with planning their wedding yet, nor sending letters back to Rome, to her beloved. Her time together with Kai in Illyria had been short, for as he had now returned after a long time of absence, much work was awaiting him. In her mind she took up the note to change this, to try and spend more time with him before their wedding.

[Proximo]

"To be honest, I haven't really either been much around this place. As my legion are not allowed to stay inside, they are living in a camp outside. I just in this moment entered to find my room, perhaps we could explore this place together." Proximo suggested, it would be good if they both could look around. Specially as he needed to know every way and exit in case trouble would appear, that way he could rescue Felicita quickly in case something were to happen. He was often known to be kind toward any woman, although in the presence of a royal lady as her he had problems controlling his own desire. Curiously he watched her, but in respect waited calmly for her answer.

Proximo knew she soon were to marry, however he just hoped everything would go well during the ceremony as well it would after. In whatever way, he always was there for her if help was needed. Never would he take away his gaze from her, as commanded he were by Marius and Lucius to watch the important lady. As they stood still close to each other, a few servants went past. It did not worry him, but still everything was different then the roman society.

[Felicita]

"Oh, really, I haven't thought so. Well, then I believe you are right, let us explore this place together then." Felicita had not expected Proximp to not know more about Illyria and this palace than herself, but was thankful for him being willing to follow her around a little, to try and cheer up her day. "And where to start? Maybe through this door, to see where it leads?" She suggested, while she pointed towards a specific door, close to the entrance door, but to it's right side. She wanted them to get going now, wanting to move on and explore. He was a fine companion to be with, and so her intention as well was to keep them active in talking.

[Proximo]

"Yes, sure. We could go there, I believe there is lots to explore in a palace like this."Proximo spoke with a smile as he agreed to what she suggested, after that was said they together started walking. With linked arms they curiously watched, but further in they went. It was a small corridor they now entered, which had amazing pictures carved into the wooden pillars they passed by. Between each two wooden stocks, was a door leadening another direction. In the middle was a cross road, three other ways that could go up and down. Proximo and Felicita decided to keep walk straight forward, but nodded gentle to every servant and guard they passed. The road leaded them up a few stairs, until they finally arrived a big hall.