Marcus smiled at Laelia's compliment, holding her tighter as she snuggled into him. "Well thank you." He said, feeling quite pleased with himself. "Something just felt so right about it." He added, his thoughts drifting back to earlier in the evening. "You know, I'll be heading back to Rome in a week or so. You could come with me if you want...." He said, hoping. He imagined Laelia was probably no stranger to such offers, but he felt like he couldn't leave her without asking.