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Post by Pietros on Feb 7, 2017 4:52:22 GMT
OENOMAUS
Oenomaus is one of my favorite characters in the show, and he is such a good, honorable man. Obviously, Pietros worked for him, and Oenomaus spent a lot of time barking orders at Pietros, but I think from their interaction pictured above (from 1x07, when Pietros aks Oenomaus is he can keep Barca's birds), it is safe to suggest Oenomaus may have held some fondness for Pietros. I would love to explore their relationship both working together and when things were more quiet! And it would just be AWESOME to have Oenomaus on the site in general! (I also play Nasir, who wants Oenomaus too!!! But for much flimsier reasons.  ) OC SISTER
 I love Nathalie Emmanuel (pictured above) for this, but she's only a suggested face claim! If you want someone else, that's fine! So in the backstory I created for Pietros, he lived with his older sister until he was 12, them both being born into slavery and raised by their mother after their father (who Pietros has no memory of) was killed for disobeying their Dominus. Their mother was kind and compassionate, and both siblings inherited those traits as well. However, they were sold to different masters when Pietros was 12, and what happened to his sister is totally up to you after they parted ways as children. She could now be very different from the way Pietros is. I have an AU where Pietros and Barca DO buy their freedom, and Pietros would love to track his sister down. There is also an AU where Barca and Pietros become part of the slave rebellion, and maybe Pietros' sister is among the liberated and they find each other again that way! The AU possibilities are endless, and we could do childhood threads as well! If you have any questions, feel free to PM me, or say hi in the cb if you see me there! I'm usually in there as Nasir! |
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Post by Pietros on Feb 7, 2017 0:18:05 GMT
Pietros had partaken in too much wine, but he felt overjoyed as he danced, enjoying the party as his lover went to negotiate their freedom. Freedom. It still felt strange to even think the word, let alone speak it. He tried not to be concerned when Barca returned without a smile, and looked up at his face as Barca led them back to their shared quarters, saying they needed words. As soon as they were alone, Barca kissed him. Barca had said before that Pietros kissed with purpose, when he'd been excited abut their freedom. And now Barca kissed with the same purpose. Pietros returned the kiss, melting into it, and Barca confirmed his suspicion about what the kiss meant with his smile and his next words.
Pietros couldn't stop the noise of pleasure and excitement at the kiss that came next, the excitement threatening to burst from his chest, and when the kiss finally broke, Pietros couldn't help but grin and bounce on his feet a couple of times before throwing his arms around Barca's shoulders in a tight hug, his face pressing to Barca's neck. "The gods favor us," he exclaimed. He took a moment to relish this feeling, this utter joy, before pullling back to look at Barca again. "When do we leave?" he asked eagerly, his expression full of wonder and happiness. He'd already packed their few things. All left to do was release their birds and be gone. They were free.Tag: Barca
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Post by Pietros on Feb 6, 2017 23:40:17 GMT
Pietros knew he wasn't a great liar, but he had no desire to tell Barca what had happened. He probably should. It would probably be safer for Pietros if Barca retaliated, as Pietros expected he would, for what Gnaeus had done. It would make Gnaeus less likely to make another attempt like what he'd done again. But Pietros didn't want to speak of it. Not because he wished to protect Gnaeus, but because he felt... weak. Weaker than normal. He felt ashamed. But he tried to push everything bu the thought of Barca being home out of his thoughts.
And when Barca kissed him, it was a bit easier to focus on the present. On how good Barca's embrace felt. "All is well when you are near," he said honestly, smiling at his lover before pulling away a little to start walking back to the ludus. "These loving arms would see you well-rewarded for your victory today," he added, slight suggestion in his voice, but he would be just as happy to "reward" Barca with a bath as much as sex. In fact, a bath sounded better. Pitros felt... dirty, after Gnaeus' hands had been all over him.Tag: Barca
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Post by Pietros on Feb 6, 2017 6:48:09 GMT
Pietros hadn't know what to expect from the Gladiators when he was told he would be the new helper for the Doctore. He was very nervous, though, having never been around men such as these before, and it turned out his worry was well-founded, as they seemed to favor using Pietros as a punching bag of sorts when the Doctore wasn't around. Pietros didn't fight back. Why would he? He couldn't win a fight against these men, so it was either not fight back and be ridiculed for being weak, or fight back poorly, get even more hurt, and still be ridiculed for being weak. Things were getting worse instead of better, though, and they eventually circled him, shoving him around until one shove landed Pietros sprawled out on his back in the dirt.
He never saw Barca coming. The next thing he knew, the last man who'd shoved him was on his back as well. Pietros was so stunned, he didn't bother to get off the ground, just sitting up enough to see what was happening. He only stared as Barca stepped on the other man and threatened the others not to lay a hand on Pietros. The group of men dispersed soon after that, and it took Pietros a moment to realize Barca was walking toward him. He scrambled to his feet, brushing dirt from his clothes and looking at Barca with some skepticism in his gaze. "To what do I owe your-- intervention?" He'd almost said kindness, but Barca hadn't been kind. They'd never talked, but Pietros was led to believe Barca was just as rough as the others, maybe the roughest. The Beast of Carthage. Pietros had heard of the man before ever coming to this villa.Tag: Barca
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Post by Pietros on Feb 4, 2017 21:06:12 GMT
Pietros wasn't unaware of the way Gnaeus sometimes leered at him. He'd tried to ignore it, knowing Gnaeus wouldn't attack him in public--not if he valued his life--and Gnaeus would not come into the villa unsupervised. So when Pietros was given to Barca, the thrill of being able to be with his lover, to live with him, was tinged with some worry that a day would come when Barca was gone and Gnaeus was not.
So it wasn't incredibly surprising that the first time Barca had to leave, Gnaeus found him alone in the cell he shared with Barca. Pietros tried to run, but Gnaeus' hand closed around his throat and slammed him into the wall. Pietros hit his chest uselessly until Gnaeus's hand on his throat gripped hard enough that Pietros knew he would be hurt if he cried out for help or struggled more, maybe killed. He tried to tell himself this was just like what he'd done before as a house slave as he gave up and let Gnaeus have his way, but it wasn't, and he curled up on the bed and cried after Gnaeus left him. He only pulled himself together when he heard Doctore bark his name, and he managed to steady himself to do his job.
He was taking a meal later, sitting by himself and ignoring the occasional gazes Gnaeus sent his way when he saw Barca approaching. He put his bowl to the side and got up, rushing over to him and wrapping his arms around him. "You've returned," he said, feeling even more relief than usual, and somehow resisting the immediate urge to cry.Tag: Barca
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Post by Pietros on Feb 4, 2017 6:12:44 GMT
Barca had left for the day, and while Pietros missed his presense when his lover wasn't around, he no longer felt the fear seize his throat at the idea that Barca might not return. He had once told Barca that the word freedom felt foreign even to speak, and while he had been free after the rebellion at Batiatus' ludus, he hadn't truly felt it until they'd gone beyond the Alps and out of battle. Barca did not need to put himself in danger anymore, and Pietros could finally breathe freely.
They even had a small number of birds again. Most of them lived outside in lofts they'd built to be safe from predators, but they had grown very tame in Pietros and Barca's hands. One had recently returned home injurred, and Pietros was inside, cooing gently at it and stroking it's head when the knock came to the door. He jumped slightly, then rolled his eyes at Agron's words. He got up, tucking the bird between one hand and his chest as he opened the door. He gave Agron a small smirk. "Does this visit serve purpose, or have you just come to curse at me?" he said, amused.Tag: Agron
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Post by Pietros on Feb 4, 2017 0:14:13 GMT
Pietros was equal parts excited and nervous. He'd fallen in love with Barca, and it thrilled him to learn the Dominus had agreed to give Pietros to the one he loved, at Barca's request. But that also meant leaving the comforts of the house for the ludus. He'd been working primarily among the gladiators for some time, but living with them was another level. They were rough and often cruel, and Pietros knew that when Barca was around, he would be safe. But Barca would not always be around.
So he waited until the end of the day, when he knew Melitta would be allowed to retire to the ludus, at least temporarily, to be with Oenomaus. He didn't wish to keep her from him, but he would not dare attempt to have a personal conversation while she was attending the Domina. He waited to see her leaving the villa, and sprinted over to her, unable to keep from smiling at the idea of sharing his news with his friend. "Melitta," he said, getting her attention as he made his way over. "Do you have moment to spare?"Tag: Melitta
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Post by Pietros on Feb 3, 2017 20:41:31 GMT
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.:Name:. Pietros
.:Nickname:. n/a
.:Affiliation:. Slave
| ~ • ~ | Appearance | ~ • ~ |
.:Physical Appearance:. Pietros is smaller than the gladiators, though his slender build is toned. He has dark skin, brown eyes, and a dark afro, and has a very youthful face. He often dresses in a loincloth and wears distinctive jewelry, a necklace with a metal charm and a metal earring that curves all the way around his left ear and comes to a point just past his jaw. After moving from the house to the ludus, he was given the "B" brand of Batiatus on his right forearm.
.:Height:. IDEK, YOU TELL ME.
.:Portrayed by:. Eka Darville
| ~ • ~ | Personality | ~ • ~ |
.:Personality:. Pietros is kind, compassionate and gentle in nature. He is soft spoken, and does not like the violence or the cruelty of the ludus, but he accepts things as the way they are. When possible, he will go out of his way to show kindness when he feels it necessary. Can be quite boisterous and excitable in times when he is not working and there is cause for celebration.
.:Special Skills:. Skilled at many household tasks from his time spent as a house slave before being moved to the ludus. Assistant to the Doctore, and aides the gladiators.
.:Weaknesses:. Lacks physical strength necessary to defend against larger attackers, and his trusting nature can put him in a position to be hurt or taken advantage of.
| ~ • ~ | History | ~ • ~ |
.:Birthplace:. Egypt
.:Family:. Was separated from his mother and sister when he was 12. Never knew his father. Barca is his love.
.:Occupation:. Slave, assistant to the Doctore
.:History:. Pietros was born into slavery and has no recollection of a father, but was told he was killed for disobeying the Dominus. Pietros was able to stay with his mother and older sister growing up, where he learned to be submissive. His mother was very kind and compassionate, a trait that rubbed off on both her children. Unfortunately, when Pietros was 12 and considered old enough to be profitable, he and his sister were sold, and at auction, they went to different Dominuses.
Pietros was a good slave, and rarely got into trouble. He didn't know any other way of life, so he simply accepted this was his fate, though he tried not to think of his sister or mother once he reached an age where his body was fair game for his Dominus, Domina and others to use. Pietros had no aspirations to become a slave of any rank, so even as he served well, he was more expendable than a Body Slave or Chief Slave. Over the years, Pietros changed owners a couple of times until he wound up in Batiatus' ludus.
For a while, he was kept mostly in the house, and he was thankful for it. He'd never been around men such as the Gladiators before, and they made him uncomfortable. But after a while, he was chosen to assist the Doctore, and he was forced to confront his discomfort. Things were tense for a bit, but when Barca took an interest in him, he started to relax. The two of them developed a connection, that only deepened over time. Eventually, he was given to Barca and sent to live with him among the Gladiators, branded with their mark.
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