❝Flavius . . . ❞ Aelia sighed, sympathy only expressed in thoughts. Even Gaius flinched at the action even though it was painfully expected. Serving the same man all his life has made him well-acquainted with his master's temper and brutality, and increased his proficiency in making his countenance a reflection of faux apathy; however, handful of instances indicate that he has not perfected practice.
