*With his spoil of war still dangling from his shoulders and his mind drifting elsewhere, territory much more sensual than the setting permitted, Titus was abruptly stopped by the half pint playing hero, Lex. Prattling on about demanding a confrontation of some sort, Titus merely pushed past him, refusing to indulge in his grandiose fantasy before turning his head sideways to address his inquiry.*
"If you truly desire to be sent to an early grave, then you can have her once I'm fini...!!!" *This remark, however, was viciously interrupted when Lex bolted forward with a staggering right hook that sent even the prodigious Titus hobbling sideways, inadvertently tossing Marlee in his general direction! Thinking on his feet, Lex extended his arms skyward before snatching her from gravity's clutches, gently cradling her against his chest.*
"You might be twice my size, capable of shattering concrete with just a flick of your fingers, and even strong enough to choke out a rampaging buffalo, but if you EVER try to put the moves on my woman again, I will, let me reiterate for clarity's sake, I WILL send you spiraling into the ground with my bare hands." *And with that bombshell, Lex promptly turned towards the stairs and began his march, Titus more vexed than aggressive after witnessing such a brazen display of masculinity.*