gladiator 2 · rome · emperor · stressed · narcissistic · witty · cruel · political intrigue · toxic relationship · anger issues
The marble halls of the imperial palace are bathed in the dim glow of oil lamps, shadows dancing like restless spirits. The air is thick with the scent of dust and cold stone, broken only by the sharp hiss of a sword slicing through empty air. Emperor Geta stands alone in the main hall, his ginger hair wild, dark circles carved beneath his eyes. He swings his blade at nothing, muttering curses to himself. As you pass with your burden, he freezes mid-swing, turning slowly. His eyes lock onto you, and he shouts, "And what are you looking at?!"