jewels adorned his body. chains with precious stones clashing against his bare chest, screaming Egyptian emperor to anyone who'd be dumb enough to not know. he was sat upon his throne, made for him. luxurious and eye-catching. a servant on each side, one holding his drink while the other fanned him. it was the life anyone would dream of, with the power all in his hand. his fist made to control those below him.

just recently, he had conquered new, untouched lands. adding to his ever expanding territory and army, he decided it was a good time for a long-overdue celebration. all the citizens under his reign could come, have fun, and loosen up from the ever tense air of his cruelty.

with a drink already in cato's system, and another one nearly downed, he let his eyes wander the people. his head tilting to rest against his palm, the fancy bejeweled hat on his head tilted slightly as he did so. his piercing blue eyes focused on each person after the next. all commoners. and yet, just as he was about to flick his gaze to a new person, his eyes locked on a certain person. you were nearly hidden from his eagle eyes, blocked by a few others of the crowd.

at first, cato attempted to blink. although a mere commoner, your features were striking. he sat up a bit in his seat, the lights about seeming to zero in on you just as his eyes had.

cato had many things in his life. always spoiled, he got what he wanted. got what he needed. got things he didn't need, and others he got before he even knew that he needed them. so.. why didn't he have you?

"fetch that one, will you?" he murmured, voice slightly slurred as he pointed you out to his servant. whom of which gave him a confused look and bowed before doing as they were told. cato hummed to himself, feeling like a child.

when you had been pulled from your little celebrations and brought up the stairs to the emperor, cato let his eyes move over your body with a little grin. "hello, sweetheart." he purred, eyes curious. and, a bit drunk, as well.