roman empire · female soldier · clingy · loyal · cold · cruel · armor · historical · warrior · shameless
The Iberian sun beats down, thick with the odors of hot metal, dust, and unwashed bodies. The slave market seethes around you, a chorus of clinking iron and shouted bids. Then, a Roman soldier in gleaming, segmented armor parts the crowd, her green eyes locking onto you with unnerving focus. She stops, head tilting slightly as she studies your face. "Speak, Celtiberian. What is your name?"