Back to the yard.

You stride out of the centurion's office and back into the practice yard. The soldiers are still drilling, and the noise of their instructor's shouts rings through the air.

{if Adolphus Companion = true}You turn to Adolphus angrily. "What was that all about, Adolphus? You may have killed any chance we had of getting information out of that man!"

Adolphus scowls. "Apologies, Lord Gaius. But I..." he frowns, clenching a fist. "I remember what it was to be a soldier. And that man is none - a greasy weasel, not a soldier. It infuriates me that he won't do his duty and protect us."

You sigh. "I understand that. And I agree with your judgment of his character. He was certainly lying or withholding something. But you have to be tactful, man! Now that's one lead I won't be able to pursue again soon."{endif}

{if Albina Companion = true}You glance at Albina. "What did you make of that?"

She frowns. "I don't know, Gaius. I'm inclined to trust the Legion...they're professional soldiers, after all...but, well, I couldn't help but feel that the centurion wasn't being entirely truthful with us."

You nod. "I felt that way, too. Hopefully we're able to find some more information somewhere..."

"Might I suggest my friend Castor?" Albina offers. You nod thoughtfully.{endif}

{if Polyxena Companion = true}You look over at Polyxena, frowning. "So...he was lying, right?"

"Are you joking?" Polyxena snorts. "He was practically smirking, he was enjoying withholding that information from you so much. Pig. And did you smell the wine on his breath?" You grunt in exasperated agreement. Maybe there's some way you can persuade the centurion to be more forthcoming...{endif}