Levi took the cloak and tunic, realising that these clothing was better fit for this climate. He listened to Artorius' words and frowned. "You're different." he stated. "Than the others." With these words he left the tent, wondering whether he would give this man his loyalty.

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Marcus went over to the tent of the Tesserarius, the Guard Commander, and informed him of the plans of Artorius. He was to inform the soldiers about their march to Londonium tommorow. When he walked around the camp some time later he mused on their mission, excited about the action which might take place, bored of waiting. His eyes narrowed when he spotted Levi walking over to the Armoury, a new tunic and cloak in his arms. Like a real soldier Marcus thought with contempt. Silently Marcus caught up with him and he pulled his arm around Levi's shoulder, seemingly an act of compassion to a friend, but he made sure that he squeezed his neck tight. "I'm going to watch you Jew. If you do not obey me a next time I'll make sure you'll regret you were born."
Marcus then turned, leaving Levi gasping for air.

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Artorius sat in his tent, mulling over the Jew's words. Of course he was different. Being half-Celt did that. But then again, no one knew, except for his parents.

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Breathing heavily Levi entered the armoury. He had no doubts about the intention's of the Optio but Levi wasn't impressed. The Roman probably wouldn't dare to do harm under the eyes of his friend, the Centurion. His rank though did allow the Optio to make his life miserable.
The quartermaster gave him his kit without questions and only raised his eyebrows when Levi told that he got his orders from Centurion Britannica. A tent nearby was assigned to him which he probably had to share, but the quartermaster told him, that there was a free bed left. Thus Levi left the armoury again, now provided with all assets to become a Roman soldier, eventhough he felt anything like it.

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The sun had almost set and Marcus sat down at a fire with a group of his men. They asked him about the orders and he replied their order was to march up to Londonium. He spoke with contempt about Levi whom he called the 'slave soldier' and they drank and talked until late. Until the wine had tired Marcus and he left for his tent.

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Name: Furia Titus Atellus
Age: 19
Hieght: 5'8"
Parentage: still working on...
Rank: Optio
Physical Description: brown straight hair, brown eyes, clean shaven, scar on left wrist
Garb: leather breastplate, helmet, cloak of rank
Weapons: a sword, a spear and a schutchion
Homeland: Italy
History: Atellus joined the roman army at a young age. He joined with a reluctance, and because of some influence from his father, who had a thing against Celts because of his mother who left him and was part Celt herself.

(finally got my bio... hm... I don't see a way to jump in just yet... lol)

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[ I thought there is only one Optio for a legion but whatever.. why don't you join in a coversation with Marcus.. or else we can skip to the next morning?

Is Tur still here? ]

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(hm... idea...)

Titus urged the beaste faster. The worn horse had been driven hard for the past hour, but the camp was coming closer, and he wanted to get there before it was too late in the night. He wondered why his Centurion had sent him instead of a lesser rank soldier. The man had wanted someone in the mission assigned to Centurion Artorius's group. Titus had wondered why this was, but didn't question his supprior, just did as told. Though one thing that he had said gave Titus a hint of his true mission.

The Optio slowed his horse to a trot as he entered the gate to the encampment. Dismounting, he handed the reins over to a slave who took it away.
"Be sure that horse is cared for. It's one Centurion Agenthree's persional horses," he said, and strode through the camp.

He wondered where Centurion Artorius's tent was, when he spotted a man with the cloak color of an Optio. If he was lucky, it would be Artorius's Optio.
"Excuse me, where would Centurion Artorius be now? I am looking for him," he said...

(Hope this is alright!)

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((perfect! Will, I didn't want Eruiana to fiddle to muc with the profile [she?] already did a bit of that, trust me. yeah, this can be the next morning))

Artorius smiled and walked up behind the Optio "Why, lad? What news from Centurion Agenthrees?" he asked, chuckling

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Marcus looked up at the newcomer and saluted. "Welcome" he said "I see you travelled far. Take a seat and some wine and then we'll send someone over to the Centurion."
Marcus winked at his mates at the fire who roared with laughter. Marcus gestured over to a soldier and said "Why don't you get our Jew? He is to serve our legion though they also want him to fight. And he'll fail miserable cause look where Judea is now.." And under the sound of jeering and laughter the Roman soldier went to fetch Levi unaware of the Centurion nearby.

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Levi was confused. Didn't the Centurion order him to get a kit and a tent? But the soldier looked sternly at him and told that it were Artorius' orders. So Levi went outside where he was greeted with cries and laughter which quickly quieted when the Centurion was noticed among them

[Edit.. oh Tur you were too quick for me..]

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Titus took a seat, but turned down the wine.
"Centurion Agenthrees has asked that I join you on your next few missions. The reason for this, I am unaware of," he said quickly to the Cunturion. "I am Optio Furia Titus Atellus, sir."

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Artorius nodded without looking at the new arrival. Instead, he strode forward, and whacked Marcus over the head with his vinestaff of authority. Not hard, but enough to make him blink "I'll have no cons nor jokes at Levi's expense, Optio. Nor at anyone else's." he said, turning to make eye contact with every other shame-faced soldier in the locale "We are all brothers here. We fight united, or we die scattered" he said, repeating an old Century creed

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Marcus looked sternly at Artorius and rubbed his temple with his hand. "This is not the old Century anymore. Things have changed." he growled. He paced away to his tent.

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Levi stood among the soldiers watching the scene with mixed feeling. Should he be satisfied that the Optio was humiliated? Or rather contempt for these godless Romans. He hated everything about them and that he had to function within their socalled army.

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Artorius stormed into Marcus's tent "What's changed? That we fight an injust cause? That I respect a man whom you deem an animal? EWhat does it matter? Life goes on." he said cooly "If you can'r accept the Jew as your brother-inarms-, then you will suffer consequences" he said, leaving the structure

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Marcus remained silent for he knew there was no use arguing with Artorius now. He had a rash temper and some beliefs that didn't corespond with a Roman officer, according to Marcus ideas. But he was still his friend. So he answered with a simple "yes sir" but knew not for sure whether he his respect for his friend was greater than his contempt for the Jew.

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Mad.. Levi thouhgt they all are. He didn't understand why he was the subject of this scene. But his hate made him undervalue the Centurion who was standing up to him. What did it matter anyway? They were all the same.

Most of the soldiers had left silently for their tents after the outburst of their Centurion but the newcomer had stayed. Levi wished him to leave too but for the moment he ignored his presence and enjoyed the almost empty place and the warmth of the fire.

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((Sorry ))

Artorius sighed and left the tent, shaking his head "Learn some respect for your lessers. It's measure of a man." he said to the Optio.

"Century! Pepare to mobilise! We move out in 3 hours!" he shouted, turning to the new Optio "Fall in, lad. Prepare to witness the consequences of a scorned woman" he said, taking a spear from a rack and pulling on his helmet.

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Titus nodded to the Centaurion's orders. But before he did anything, he quickly made his way to the tent with the food. He grabbed a buiscuite to stavve his hunger. As he finnished it off, he placed his helmet on his head, and made sure all of his weapons were in order. They were. Good. Now Titus wondered where in the ranks he should be. He was not from this group, and wasn't sure where a second Optio should stand. Somewhere where he could keep an eye on Artorius, most likely...

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"Next to Marcus" Artorius supplied dully to the confused looking Optio, who was steping into file in various places "Behind me. And a word of warning: If you see blue, get your weapons ready" he cautioned.

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