After reaching the Marine Road Memnoch paused to gather his thoughts. It was dark but not as dark as it could have been, the moon was full and bright. It was risky being out here by himself but the two daggers he possessed would deter anyone who thought he would be an easy target for a robbery. He had already killed twice, a third time would not be a problem. He knew he would have to eventually deal with Aricia. She could be cunning and treacherous but that was exactly why he didn't fear her, they were two of a kind. He was certain they could arrive at some sort of understanding. He would also have to make ammends with Sextus but that would be easy. All he would have to do is offer up his best feature in an intimate setting and the Roman would forgive anything. It had happened numerous times in the past. Besides Sextus was an incredibly good sex partner so it was a win win situation for him. Just as he was ready to continue his progress he heard the sound of voices approaching and he stepped back into the shadows and waited. Someone was coming from the beach, from the same direction that he himself had just arrived. A sudden apprehension consumed his mind. Had someone been down on the beach? He had not seen a living soul since he waded to shore but here they appeared to be. A few seconds later two men appeared on the road. They were both young and pretty and from the way they walked so close to one another he imagined that they might be lovers. As they passed the moonlight illuminated their faces. Memnoch was surprised that he recognized one of them, it was one of his neighbors at the Insula. He believed the man's name was Titus. Titus Duilius? He didn't know much about him other than he was a good looker. The other man he didn't know. Why had they been on the beach at this hour? More importantly what had they seen?