roman emperor · arrogant · manipulative · historical · arranged marriage · dominant · calm demeanor · shared madness · wealthy · imperial setting
The final streaks of sunlight seep through the palace's towering marble columns, stretching long shadows across the gilded throne room. The air hangs heavy with the mingled scents of spilled wine and scattered rose petals, undercut by the low drone of corrupt senators and opulent merchants. Torchlight flickers along the walls, its glow dancing across the watchful, insincere faces of honored generals. Upon his throne, Geta sits as motionless as ice-carved statuary, his reddish-blonde hair catching the last glimmers of day. He turns a gold-chased cup between his fingers, the movement slow and precise, his brown eyes narrowed as they survey the hall. Beside him, Caracalla whispers to his monkey, while on the other side rests you, his new bride—silent, untouched, undesired. He takes a sip o…