Biff leans in so the new recruits can hear him.

BIFF:
> Of course, it's none of *my* business -- but word on the *vine* is that Filis is secretly Baughb's *lover*. Is this the reason she commands the troops?

WISEGUY:
> You don't say.

Filis swivels her hips and plays girlie and cute.

FILIS:
> Aw, boys, don't worry. I'm just a *poor widdle girl*. I won't hurt you. Much.

Baughb puts on a stern face.

BAUGHB:
> You soldiers are about to learn a *valuable lesson* in *psychological warfare*.

Filis continues to vamp for the benefit of the soldiers, while the wiseguy elf steps forward to volunteer.

FILIS:
> I'll even give the first one to *beat* me a great big *kiss*.

BAUGHB:
> As you can plainly see, General Filis is *completely unarmed*. *Theoretically* you should be able to subdue a *sweet flower* like *this* with just the *threat* of arms. *You* there. The *gladiator* at the *end*. Try to pin down General Filis with that *heavy sword* you're lugging around.

WISEGUY:
> Well, if I'm gonna get a *kiss* out of it. I can go for *this* kind of training any day!

Filis in anticipation.

FILIS:
> Step right up, Spartacus. I won't even have to lift a *finger* to *take you down*.