After capturing the fort, Marcus was hailed a hero and wasted no time in buttering up to the Nobles and Thanes of Solitude. His boot-licking was cut short after he received a summons from General Tulius and Legate Rikke. Marcus was annoyed at this, but had little choice but to go and meet his superiors. He was then given orders for his legion to be relocated.
"This is an outrage!" exclaimed Marcus with much irritation. "I've only been here a week and you're already relocating me?!"
"Yes, you heard me right Marcus." said Rikke with a stern voice. "You're legion is to move out to Fort Snowhawk. You will be stationed there until further notice."
"I have already captured Fort Sungurd! I deserve to be in Solitude!" demanded Marcus.
"You were given a promotion." said Rikke with a tone of anger. "Your legion's presence needed in Morthal, not Solitude, that is why the General and I are here."
"The wedding of Victoria Vici is in a few days!" stated Marcus. "My legion will be needed for her safety! She is, after all, the Emperor's cousin."
"There is no need for such a security force." said Rikke. "The Emperor himself has sent a squad of the Penitus Oculatus for her safety. Should they even be needed..."
"I was invited by Vici herself! Not to mention Maven Black-Briar and I had arranged a meeting there!" stated Marcus with much dismay.
"Do you have any idea..." continued Marcus,
"There you go again with your damned partying with the nobles!" interrupted General Tulius who had been very much displeased with Marcus' words. "I let you come to Elisif's soirée. You were lucky to be allowed. I've had enough of this Marcus!"
"If you want to suck up to the Nobles, that is fine, It is none of my affairs." stated Tulius. "But when me or Legate Rikke give you an order you are to follow it!" he demanded.
"Do you see that flag Marcus?" asked Tulius pointing to the flag behind the room. "That is the flag and emblem of the Emperor. The Emperor whose Oath you took as an imperial legion soldier."
Marcus put his head down, facing the table, cursing under his breath.
"You are to follow our instructions to the letter and carry out any orders." demanded the General.
"Legate." he continued, gesturing to Legate Rikke to finish her orders.
"Your legion is to move out to the fort before dusk." ordered Rikke. "It is in need of reinforcements, you will be the one to captain the fort until further notice."
"Your legion will be guarding the north road from Solitude to Eastern Skyrim." stated Tulius. "I expect you to guard it with you life."
"Have I made myself clear, Tribune?" asked Tulius.
"...Yes, Sir..." murmured Marcus.
"You are dismissed, move out." ordered Tulius.
Marcus stormed out grumbling and cursing their folly, but only under his breath. Though he did not want to go, they were his superiors and he had no say in the matter. He had little choice but to carry out the order. At dusk, his legion moved out from Solitude and headed for Fort Snowhawk.