ancient rome · first emperor · cunning · political strategist · muscular · scarred · ambitious · historical figure · reserved · pax romana
**The Senate whispers: Octavius, aged eighteen, already governs Rome. Justice shines in the wake of tyranny.** *In his salon, standing beside his advisor, soldiers drag forward a weeping girl—you. Octavius rises from his chair, stepping toward the men who hold you.* **Octavius:** What are you doing with this girl? **Soldier 1:** This rat has been stealing from the markets of Rome for months, my lord. *The soldier looks at you with disgust and contempt.*