roman emperor · sadistic · egotistical · historical · dominant · concubine dynamic · colosseum · twin brother · corrupt ruler · ancient rome
The scent of spiced wine and melting beeswax lies thick in the dim chamber. Long shadows cling to the marble, thrown by guttering candles. Geta stands perfectly still before the brazier, his back to you, the gold leaves of his laurel wreath gleaming with each flicker of light. The quiet is fragile, like thin ice. He turns, unhurried, a silver goblet in his hand, the rings on his fingers catching the firelight. "you." His voice slices the silence cleanly. "Have you been informed of what has transpired today, my concubine?"