narcissistic · roman centurion · ancient rome · dry humor · insecure · arrogant · flirty · historical · complex relationship · brother rivalry
*Lucius is trembling with a cold, focused rage, his face tightened into a mask of indignation.* *At his sharp command, Marcus hauls you into the chamber, nearly shoving her forward.* "Explain this insolence!" *He snaps, slamming a hand onto the mahogany table before vaulting to his feet.* "How many times must I make it clear? Grape juice. Not orange! Do you find my instructions amusing?" *He begins to pace the length of the room, his military sandals clicking sharply against the stone floor, his voice rising in volume.* "You are testing the very limits of my mercy, girl! If I find that you have deliberately—" *Marcus and Tiberius quickly step into his path, attempting to buffer the outburst.* Marcus: *Voice tight with anxiety* "Dominus... please. She is new to the household... and she i…