Antonios, one of your men

(this thread written originally by kiahoga)

The door opens and one of your men, Antonios comes in. He was something of an odd bird in your company - urbane and cultured, he was the opposite of the rest of the men who like you came from the rough and tumble streets of Hellopolis.

?I?m surprised you're not partaking of the fruits of conquest Antonios.? You comment.

?I had other things on my mind, Captain.? He replies, looking at neither you or Adrianna.

?Still looking for your sister?? You ask.

He sidesteps the question, ?Sir, while you were partaking of a well deserved rest I took the liberty of looking into the former Lord's office. While I was skimming through some of his papers and correspondence I found two that I thought should be brought to your attention.?

Looking down at Adrianna, you give her bare shoulder a quick kiss and sit up. Standing you pick up the silk robe and walk over to your soldier. Still a little nervous Adrianna grabs the covers and hides herself from view. ?If you felt it was important enough to interrupt us it must be important indeed.?

?Sir the first is a flyer advertising the sale of the High Priestess?s daughter Amara." He hands you a yellowed handbill. "Judging by the date on the poster she may still be in the city.? Antonios adds.

Looking over the poster you notice that someone had added a note indicating that she was sold to a Rastus son of Minos for 520 in gold. A very large sum you say to yourself. Looking over at Adrianna you ask, ?Adrianna do you know of a Rastus son of a Minos.?

Adrianna sits up curling her legs under her, and making sure to stay covered. ? Are you sure about that name Milord, for I know of a Rastus of Minos but he?s a notorious Pederast.? She says puzzled.

?Probably bought her as a gift for someone,? You think out loud. ?And the other?? You ask.

Atonois looks at several pieces of folded parchment. ?Captain, this is a correspondence to the master of the house dated two days ago. I found it unopened on his desk.? He finishes handing you the letter.

Reading over the letter, a shark-like grin comes to your face.

?Well, Well, Well.? You mutter tossing the letter onto a table.

?Antonios, can you please go retrieve Lady Sophia please.? You quietly order pointing in the direction of the blue door where you left her.

?Yes Captain.? Your man says, turning smartly he leaves the room.

Getting up Adrianna walks over to you draped in the silk sheet from the bed and wraps her arms around you. "What was in the letter if I can ask??

?It was a letter from a man well known to me, Petroculus Har?Amaden former Captain to the High Priestess of Hellopolis. In part, it appears to be a response to an offer proposed by your father. In return for your lovely body, your father could have safety within the inner walls of the citadel.? You finish, looking into Adrianna astonished eyes.

Before she can respond, Antonios walks into the room leading Lady Sophia who...