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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 1814772" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>So Shall Ye Reap - Epilogue</strong></p><p></p><p>When Aurelius left the Senator's chambers, he was surprised to see a large man, wrapped in the red cloak of a centurion.</p><p></p><p>"Flavius?" he said, blinking. "You're alive!"</p><p></p><p>Flavius nodded, his wide-brushed helmet under his arm. "Yes, I am." He was standing rigidly at attention.</p><p></p><p>"What's wrong?"</p><p></p><p>Flavius refused to look at him. "What's wrong?" His voice began to crack. "You dare to ask me what's wrong after the dishonor you have heaped upon our legion?"</p><p></p><p>Aurelius blinked. "But-"</p><p></p><p>"A lowly signifer achieves what a century cannot? You have dishonored the hundred men under my command. You have dishonored me."</p><p></p><p>"I was only trying to-"</p><p></p><p>"Embarrass me? Enrich yourself? Ingratiate yourself with Senator Tensen-Balin? You have achieved all three."</p><p></p><p>Aurelius bowed his head and remained silent.</p><p></p><p>"I cannot discharge you. But believe you me, I would if I could. Instead, I'm transferring you. I want you out of my legion. You will be assigned to the Legion of the Triumphant Rays of the Invisible Sun, effective immediately. Give me your signum and scutum."</p><p></p><p>Aurelius dutifully handed them over.</p><p></p><p>"What's that you have there under your arm?"</p><p></p><p>Aurelius didn't look up. "A gift."</p><p></p><p>"From the senator? I recommend you sell it. You're going to need the money."</p><p></p><p>The centurion walked stiffly past him and slammed the double doors leading to the outer courtyard open. There was an "OOF!" from behind one of them.</p><p></p><p>Aurelius strode out behind him, looking straight ahead. Kham stepped out from behind the door, rubbing his nose.</p><p></p><p>"I'd appreciate it," Aurelius said through gritted teeth, "if you didn't share what you just heard."</p><p></p><p>Kham shoved his hands in the pockets of his overcoat. "I'm…sorry, Aurelius. Maybe if that stupid bastard bothered to use the Ansharan Gates, he would have gotten to Cassicus first and you wouldn't be in this mess. But that was his fault."</p><p></p><p>"The senator withdrew the proclamation against piracy and smuggling," said Aurelius. "So maybe the Ymandragorians got what they wanted after all."</p><p></p><p>"Don't you think for one second you weren't doing the right thing," said Kham, wagging a finger at Aurelius. "You helped save a boy's life. That's what matters, not some stupid law."</p><p></p><p>Aurelius' expression didn't change. "Quintus," he said.</p><p></p><p>"What?"</p><p></p><p>"Call me Quintus. That's my first name. I only use Aurelius when I'm on duty." He sighed. "And it looks like I won't be on duty for awhile. At least until my transfer is complete."</p><p></p><p>He flipped the box open. A silver dagger sparkled within.</p><p></p><p>"Maybe I should sell this after all."</p><p></p><p>Kham clapped the lid down again. "Before you resort to selling gifts from senators, perhaps I could interest you in some side work. I've got two positions filled already. We have one more opening."</p><p></p><p>"Oh?" Quintus asked. "What kind of positions?"</p><p></p><p>A wide grin split Kham's face. "Oh, we've got an elf singer and a Milandisian warrior. We just need a loud-mouthed braggart. Know anybody?"</p><p></p><p>Quintus shot him a weak smile. "You already have one."</p><p></p><p>Kham blinked. "Wait, is that a yes, or are you calling me a loud-mouthed braggart too?"</p><p></p><p>Quintus chuckled and kept walking.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 1814772, member: 3285"] [b]So Shall Ye Reap - Epilogue[/b] When Aurelius left the Senator's chambers, he was surprised to see a large man, wrapped in the red cloak of a centurion. "Flavius?" he said, blinking. "You're alive!" Flavius nodded, his wide-brushed helmet under his arm. "Yes, I am." He was standing rigidly at attention. "What's wrong?" Flavius refused to look at him. "What's wrong?" His voice began to crack. "You dare to ask me what's wrong after the dishonor you have heaped upon our legion?" Aurelius blinked. "But-" "A lowly signifer achieves what a century cannot? You have dishonored the hundred men under my command. You have dishonored me." "I was only trying to-" "Embarrass me? Enrich yourself? Ingratiate yourself with Senator Tensen-Balin? You have achieved all three." Aurelius bowed his head and remained silent. "I cannot discharge you. But believe you me, I would if I could. Instead, I'm transferring you. I want you out of my legion. You will be assigned to the Legion of the Triumphant Rays of the Invisible Sun, effective immediately. Give me your signum and scutum." Aurelius dutifully handed them over. "What's that you have there under your arm?" Aurelius didn't look up. "A gift." "From the senator? I recommend you sell it. You're going to need the money." The centurion walked stiffly past him and slammed the double doors leading to the outer courtyard open. There was an "OOF!" from behind one of them. Aurelius strode out behind him, looking straight ahead. Kham stepped out from behind the door, rubbing his nose. "I'd appreciate it," Aurelius said through gritted teeth, "if you didn't share what you just heard." Kham shoved his hands in the pockets of his overcoat. "I'm…sorry, Aurelius. Maybe if that stupid bastard bothered to use the Ansharan Gates, he would have gotten to Cassicus first and you wouldn't be in this mess. But that was his fault." "The senator withdrew the proclamation against piracy and smuggling," said Aurelius. "So maybe the Ymandragorians got what they wanted after all." "Don't you think for one second you weren't doing the right thing," said Kham, wagging a finger at Aurelius. "You helped save a boy's life. That's what matters, not some stupid law." Aurelius' expression didn't change. "Quintus," he said. "What?" "Call me Quintus. That's my first name. I only use Aurelius when I'm on duty." He sighed. "And it looks like I won't be on duty for awhile. At least until my transfer is complete." He flipped the box open. A silver dagger sparkled within. "Maybe I should sell this after all." Kham clapped the lid down again. "Before you resort to selling gifts from senators, perhaps I could interest you in some side work. I've got two positions filled already. We have one more opening." "Oh?" Quintus asked. "What kind of positions?" A wide grin split Kham's face. "Oh, we've got an elf singer and a Milandisian warrior. We just need a loud-mouthed braggart. Know anybody?" Quintus shot him a weak smile. "You already have one." Kham blinked. "Wait, is that a yes, or are you calling me a loud-mouthed braggart too?" Quintus chuckled and kept walking. [/QUOTE]
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