[Severely] Well, alarm clock?
RUFINIUS
A very important matter. [He glances about him, his eyes alighting on LUCIA] For your Majesty's private ear. Perhaps it would be better—
HELIOGABALUS
Let's hear it.
RUFINIUS
[He comes closer] I really think—
HELIOGABALUS
[Testily] Go on with your story, kill-joy.