Nasir and Ahmed were sitting in the tent with Nair trying to process the fact that his brother wished to leave when Lugo parted the opening to stick his head inside.

"Little man; come with Lugo. Keep Agron from killing Simon." He said.

"What has the fool done now?" Ahmed demanded.

"Gannicus only tell Lugo that Agron is in rage. Go find Little Man." Lugo answered.

"I must go calm him." Nasir said. "We will have further words before you leave."

Ahmed nodded. "Go calm your giant gladiator; one in camp consumed with rage is enough. The Gaul's woman fills that need."

Nasir joined Lugo as they hurried toward Spartacus tent. Along the way they met Donar urging Spartacus in the same direction.

"Evidently the worthless shit has named not only you, Crixus, and Agron; He has also named Nasir and Ahmed." Donar was saying. "Gannicus only said that Crixus is just as disgusted as Agron and wishes your presence before the Gaul realizes it and puts feud with Agron aside in favor of helping Agron kill the shit."

"Nasir do what you can to calm Agron. Donar I trust you take Crixus away from the situation." Spartacus said as he opened the flap and found the inside of his tent in total disarray. Simon was struggling to get away from Agron who had hold of the traitor's ankle while Crixus all but sat on the larger man. Gannicus had hold of Simon attempting to help free him from Agron's stubborn hold."

"Agron! Come to senses and fall from sight!" Spartacus ordered. Agron's response was to snarl and redouble his efforts at getting proper hands on Simon.

Nasir stepped into the tent and knelt next to Crixus bulk. Reaching out a hand he turned the German's face toward him. "Agron, come. Leave the shit to Spartacus and the others."

It was clear that it was a battle for Agron to follow the gently given command from Nasir; but as was well known Nasir had the ability to get through to his gladiator when others could not. Crixus released his hold and let the other man to his feet. Nasir took Agron's hand and led the glaring German from the tent.

Gannicus let out a breath. "Were violent glance a true weapon; Agron would have killed him many times over."

"A thing I would not fault him for." Crixus said. "This shit spoke the names of many to Rome's dogs. He named Nasir and Ahmed as the ones who opened path into Pompeii." Crixus took the opportunity backhand Simon. "Cassinius calls for them both to hang upon cross."

Donar put his hand of Crixus' shoulder. "I believe I saw Naevia gathering meat and wine; she would feed you I think."

"A fate once deserved only for you." Gannicus said. "You train the boy too well in following you."

Spartacus looked down at Simon. "You have made an enemy of a man most of us fear to anger."

"Agron is not the only one who thirsts for his blood." Crixus said. "I would also see it spill for words broken to Roman shits!"

Donar shrugged and gave Spartacus a look. He had tried. The German stood just inside the tent in case he was needed to control the Gaul.

Spartacus poured a cup of water and up-righted a low stool before sitting down. "And yet we find him led along the road in chains. His words prove of no worth to Cassinius or Furius as he remains slave and captive."

"A condition he enjoys." Gannicus said. "He also stands captive among us, for the moment."

"Yes he does." Spartacus said.

Simon wiped his bloody mouth on his sleeve and sat up. "I have always stood captive among you. I but threw myself on the mercy of Rome."

"And what form has that mercy taken?" Spartacus asked. "Does Cassinius place you at his side or seek your counsel?"

"The shit is just as treacherous as Asher yet a bigger fool." Crixus said. "At least that Syrian fuck demanded the freedom of loose leash from Glaber. This one hasn't the sense to negotiate for removal of shackle."

"Perhaps he has yet to reveal anything of worth?" Spartacus said. "Two Syrians named Nasir and Ahmed doesn't point to anything more than a location of birth. To be truthful; I would be more interested in what Simon has learned from his Roman captors."

"The only thing I have learned is that you and your followers will die." Simon said. "Either upon field of battle or crucified as example to others who would seek to remove collar placed upon neck."

"I hear nothing worth sheltering him from Agron's rage." Crixus noted. "That Rome sends fools to hunt us down is no revelation but a thing already known."

"Cassinius and Furius are not the fools that Glaber was." Simon said. "They spoke of the man and his defeat at Vesuvius with contempt. They pointed out his foolishness in attempting to starve you from its peak instead of killing you all before you reached the summit. They will not allow you to run from them to fortified position."

"Is that so?" Spartacus noted. "Who says that we will run?"

"Did the tree perhaps bend in errant breeze and brush upon your hair?" Ahmed asked Nasir as he watched Agron viciously swinging an axe against its trunk.

Nasir couldn't keep the small laugh from escaping his lips. "I would have a fire to warm myself in morning's chill. Agron would have target to spend his wrath upon. Tree lends itself to sating both desires."

"Yet in the short time I have known him; I have discovered that it is his way to lose reason when he thinks there is danger to you." Ahmed said. "He does not handle threats to his Little Man well."

"Don't call me that!" Nasir said. "We are of an equal stature!"

Ahmed chuckled. "And yet I have greater claim than any to do so." Ahmed said stepping back as the tree suddenly toppled over. "So what was the cause of his wrath this time if the tree did not cause offense?"

"That shit Simon! He gives name to Nasir, and to you." Agron huffed as he moved into position to continue chopping at the hapless tree. "Cassinius now searches for you."

"Cassinius and Furius search for you also, and for Spartacus, and for everyone else in encampment." Nasir said. "Do not seek to make trouble more than it is. If they come; we will cut down Roman shits together."

Ahmed took a deep breath. "Was Simon not shackled by Romans as they traveled? I believe you should listen to Nasir. Had he told them anything of true importance; he would either be freed or traveling as a part of the group instead of a prisoner."

Ahmed took the axe from Agron. "Perhaps you should put Simon from mind tonight. Take rest while you can; Romans so close to our position will see duties increased to guard against attack. I will seek out Spartacus and have words. It may be for the best if I postpone my departure."