When night fell the next night Ahk was there to greet Anna as usual. Anna, I suggest you get dressed straight away. There is a certain roman asking for you said ahk with a wink. He wandered to the edge of the painting and happened to catch me asking if I somehow knew you. I said yes so he agreed to wait for had a small collection of vintage , floor length gowns already, and decided to go with a blue flowing one with a tunic like feel to it. Anna quickly went into the office to change and fixed her hair in a messy bun with a piece of bangs hanging off to the sides. She paused to look before leaving. I'm sure he'll like she thought before meeting up with ahk. Ah, there you are. Shall we Princess Anna? He asked teasingly. Amusing, but yes she said and with that he lead her off. Just be back before sunrise or else you'll be stuck said ahk. Will do she said before turning to step into the paining. There she saw him sitting under the same tree she was under not too long ago, except with a horse tied to it. How long have you waited she asks. A bit but I'm glad you're here he said standing up. Come I have something to show you he tells her helping her up on the horse. He untied the steed and mounted himself and with that they headed into the city. The city though it looks exactly like the diorama thought Anna. She could see the people, they all double took to see her some dressed differently from them all astride a famous generals horse. They stop in front of a palace, a stable hand came to fetch the horse and help Anna off . With her holding Octavius's, arm he lead her up the stairs of the palace. They cut through a forum where Anna looked about the halls of the structure. I don't know what to say, the design is , brilliant said Anna. Come dear, he said gently leading her to a back door. Out the door was a garden but a servant playing a lyre. The garden had a pond with lily pads and fish. There were blossom tress, flowered vines covering statues of Apollo, and Demeter. Lilies and a bunch of other colorful flowers. She looked around , sitting on a marble bench. Now, when you descended from the heavens did Aphrodite not bestow you with flowers octy asked? He tucked a blossom behind her ear. How forgetful of her. He added unfortunately time goes so fast here said Anna noticing the sun began to sink in the sky. If only we had more than horses he said. A few servants came out the door with burrito looking things. Gyros said the general. She gingerly ate not ever having tasted one before. Another servant stood by with wine and fruit. The grapes are delicious all of the fruit is said Anna. Yes, it is Rome; very good crop lands said octy. It's what I've been defending for years, as well as conquering he said. What conquest was your favorite asked Anna. I can't say I have one, he said. The sun began to set. I have to get back to York What if you saw York for a night suggested Anna. That would be interesting said octy. Next week I have an event to attend. I invite you she said. Thank you, I will go he said. Now shall we? he asked . He lead her back through the palace And down the marble stairs. The stable hand brought out the horse. And they mounted and headed out. Anna could see the painting now. I thank you for seeing me again said Anna. My pleasure dear he said. When he tied the horse he led her to the paintings edge. Will I see you at the same place every time? He asked. Yes said Anna with a smile. See you again he said pecking her hand. Anna turned and stepped out of the painting. The nights almost done, what do you think about Tuesday for speech night asked ahk. I can do it said Anna. Good, I hope to sign an edict in a week more, ahk said so almost with a sense of cheesiness. Anna was surprised by Larry who met her in the hall. Hey Anna, was hoping to run into ya. Ahk said something about you wanting to host a gala or speech. I think it's a good idea but we have a lot to do and only a little time to do it. So I think we could get started said Larry , with that they headed to a painting of a royal Italian renaissance library.