Titus Labienus wondered what had happened to Agrippa. He was overdue to return to the senate and voting on two important measures was taking place. Labienus watched as a Quintus Sextus Valerius arose to speak.
"...To that end I abstain from the vote of Aemilia de Valerium and place myself at the disposal of the senate. Furthermore I vote aye to Rufium de Tridens, the actions of Gallus deserve recognition..."
Labienus considered the speech made my the young Roman and was taken by his style. Labienus next took the floor, "Patres Conscriptii, here stands before us a fine young Roman who wants to serve Rome, and defend the Republic against the most ferocious enemies that Rome has known. Rome needs fine young men such as Sextus Valerius to serve in defense of the Republic. I for one am voting aye for the Senatus Consultum Aemilia de Valerium and I hope that you will follow me in providing for the future of Rome!"
Labienus moved to the side of the Curia that indicated his aye vote.