The man with the cloak jumped down to them and bowed to the empress before giving the Egyptian and kushite a harsh look, his pale face and oddly lanky build was clearly powerful, thought weapon could be seen on the man, but the cloak was just for that, to gladius, a few throwing knifes and a strange projectile weapon were hidden in his out wear.

"ma'am may I ask why you would acquaint yourself with such oafs. If I may, the Praetorian guards are the men who are to keep you safe, these too couldn't keep a tiger safe"