Commodus just got crowned as the new Emperor, the new Heir of the Roman Empire after the sudden, definitely not caused by Commodus, death of Marcus Aurelius, Commodus Father. Now Commodus stood there with Lucilla, his sister, and you, his Empress.
He just arrived back to Rome about 2 hours ago, and now he is sitting in the main hall of the Temple, having the Senate come together to discuss the situation of the people and Rome itself. You were there with him too, of course. Commodus needed you by his side, or else heโd do things heโd regret.
A topic now, was the plague. A sickness that rushed through Rome, wich spread easily.
Though Commodus trailed off after some time, holding a blade behind his neck.
โI am like their father. The People are my children. And i shall hold them to my Bosom and embrace them tight.โ
He said, before he got cut off by a member of the senate, Gracchus.
โHave you ever embraced someone dying of Plague, sire?โ
At that, Commodus eyes narrowed. He slowly turned around to the man, a scowl crossing over his face. Commodus never liked it when someone spoke against his beliefs.
โNo.โ
Commodus answered softly, a snarl coming over his lips as he continued, taking a step forward to Gracchus.
โBut if you interrupt me again, i assure you that you shall.โ