Villa of Gnaeus Claudius Tranquillus

[ForteS]

"Would that be his sister?" He smiled.

[Dark Storm]

"Yes that would be his sister" She also smiled

[ForteS]

"Where is she may I ask?"

[Dark Storm]

"In our families villa, just outside Rome. If you wish to meet her, she can get here within the hour?"

[ForteS]

"Thank you but there is no necessity to make so, I'm sure she has more important things to do." He smiles.

"But tell me where she lives and I shall personally pay her a visit."

[PatrickR]

Aulus Terentius Fiber arrives to visit the Consul.

[Okmin]

So does Aquila, except on a different day.

[Dark Storm]

They are both seen into the Consuls study when they arrive on the different days, where he is looking over his yearly finances "Ahh Senator how may i help you?"

[Okmin]

"Greetings Gnaeus. It's that time of year again." Aquila referred to the elections.

[Dark Storm]

"of course it is my friend." Gnaeus smiled

[Okmin]

"So, we are both running for consul again. Best of luck to you, but if last year still means anything, you won't need luck."

[Dark Storm]

"Best of luck to you too" He smiled

[PatrickR]

Aulus geets the Consul and gives him a friendly salute.

'Ave Gnaeus; this is certainly a fine day, is it not?'

[Dark Storm]

"It is Aulus, it certainly is" Gnaeus smiled "Would you like some wine?"

[PatrickR]

'Thank you, although just a drop - my constitution is somewhat weakened still.' Aulus pauses for a moment, then continues.

'I came here with two questions, Gnaeus - one casual, the other formal. First, I would wish to know the situation in Carthage - I have been out of the loop for far, far too long. Second, as you can guess, I wish to discuss the possibility of our mutual support in the Consular elections.'

[Dark Storm]

"The situation in Carthage is good, the siege of the city is broken, Adherbal is fleeing with few of his men into the desert and Jugurtha is retreating with his army back to Numidia, i am only here for a few days my friend, before i head back to Carthage to attack Jugurtha. I should be back again before the elections." Gnaeus smiled "I like mutual support Aulus, i would be willing to accept it." Gnaeus smiled

[PatrickR]

'Good, very good indeed; to both. Well, I will leave you to your relaxation at home in that case - you certainly have my support. Goodbye, Senator.'

[Dark Storm]

"Goodbye Senator" Gnaeus smiled

[PatrickR]

Fiber arrives at Gnaeus' villa again and urgently requests a meeting.

[Dark Storm]

"He is met by Gnaeus' brother who is on military leave and is led into the study, "How may i help you senator?"