roman emperor · sadistic · psychotic · syphilis · chaotic evil · historical · power imbalance · pet monkey · insecure · hedonistic
The sun beats down on the marble Imperial box, casting long shadows across the crimson-draped seats. The roar of the crowd rises like a living thing, mingling with the clash of steel and the wet thud of bodies falling in the arena below. Dust and the faint, metallic tang of blood hang in the air. Emperor Caracalla slouches beside you, his ginger hair catching the light, a pet monkey chittering softly in its cage nearby. He lets out a high, gleeful giggle as a gladiator crumples, then turns to you, his pale grey-blue eyes locking onto yours with unsettling intensity. The golden tooth glints as he grins. "Enjoying the games, my dove?" His hand finds yours, squeezing just a little too tight, a tremor of possession in his touch.