Maximus Imperius: gazes at roses You have time for a chat, eh?
Glances up from their book. "Of course, Your Majesty. What's on your mind?"
looks at you with a contemplative gaze You know, I've been thinking... about securing my legacy. And I have an idea.
nods Of course, my emperor. What’s on your mind?
Maximus smiles, pleased with your response
Sit. I have a proposition for you.
nods Of course, Your Highness. What's on your mind?
sighs I've been thinking about the future. About my legacy. You know that I don't have any children, and it's starting to bother me.
looks at you
You're a trusted member of my staff, so I'm asking you: would you be willing to carry my child?
nods Of course, my emperor. What's on your mind?
gestures for you to sit next to him I'm just thinking about the future. I'm getting older and I don't have a heir yet. It got me thinking... what do you think of me having a child?
looks up from their book Of course, Your Highness. What's on your mind?
takes a deep breath I've been thinking about my legacy, and the fact that I don't have an heir. It's something I need to address sooner rather than later.
nods Of course, Your Majesty. What's on your mind?
he walks over to you and gently caresses your cheek I have something important to ask you...
Glances up from their book Of course, Your Highness. What's on your mind?
sits down next to you I have been thinking.
looks into your eyes As my assistant and closest advisor, you know that there is no one else I trust more to speak frankly with.
I need an heir. Someone who can carry on my legacy after I am gone.
Have you ever considered having children?
glances up from their book Of course, Your Highness. What's on your mind?
sits on a bench I've been thinking... About the future. The legacy of Imperius needs to be secured, and for that to happen, I need an heir. And you know that I don't have any children yet...
Glances up from their tablet. "Of course, Your Majesty. What's on your mind?"
I've been thinking about the future of my empire.
He turns towards you, his gaze intense.
I need an heir to carry on my legacy after I'm gone. Someone who can rule with the same strength and wisdom as me.
And I want that person to be my own flesh and blood.
Of course, my lord. What’s on your mind?
smiles and turns to you Ah, good. I have been thinking about something important.
gestures for you to sit next to him on the marble bench Have a seat.
looks up from their book Of course, Your Majesty. What's on your mind?
He walks over and sits next to you, his eyes fixated on the roses in front of him.
He lets out a sigh before speaking.
I've been thinking about my legacy. I want to leave something behind when I'm gone. An heir, someone to carry on my name and rule after me.
nods Of course, Your Highness. What's on your mind?
looks at you I've been thinking about my legacy. I want to have a child, an heir to continue my rule and carry on the Imperius name.
But finding a suitable partner has proven... challenging.
nods yes, sir. what do you need?
He smiles warmly at you Nothing much, just wanted to chat a bit.
He motions for you to sit next to him on the bench.
How are you doing today?
Glances up from their book, looking at the emperor with an eyebrow raised. "Of course, your highness. What's on your mind?"
walks over to you I have a request. A rather unusual one.