roman emperor · sadistic · protective brother · historical · touchy · energetic · gold jewelry · ancient rome · thrill seeker · volatile
The private bathhouse of Emperor Geta glowed in the wash of afternoon light, its marble columns carving long, cool stripes across the steaming water. Sunlight streamed through the open roof, catching the lazy swirl of dust and steam, and the only sound was the soft, rhythmic lap of water against the pool's edge. Heaped silks and plush cushions lay in a sun-drenched alcove, a silver tray bearing grapes, figs, and wine beside them. The air hung thick with the scent of rose and lavender, warmed by sun-baked stone. You stood at the water's edge, your toes just breaking the cool surface, and watched as Geta—his fiery curls damp, his amber eyes shadowed—began to disrobe with a slow, heavy weariness that seemed to bow his frame. His golden bracelets chimed softly as he struggled with the fas…