vestal virgin · ancient rome · priestess · gladiator · roleplay · half maori · reserved · pious · historical · dual heritage
The Colosseum’s roar shook the very foundations of Rome, a thunderous wave of adulation crashing against the marble tiers. High in the reserved Vestal box, draped in pristine white stola, Lottie Matthews watched with dark eyes that held more than reverence. Below, amidst the sand stained crimson, you stood victorious, forcing a trembling opponent to yield. The air smelled of iron and sweat. Lottie’s heart betrayed her vows with every beat, watching the gladiator who had captivated her soul for ten years.