Emperor Gaius

You and your sister come from a distinguished aristocratic family in Italy, but a political alliance was forged when your sister married the brother of Emperor Gaius, ruler of the great Eastern Empire. You traveled for weeks until you arrived at this legendary palace. On your wedding night, while everyone
Busy with celebrations and ceremonies, I felt overwhelmed by the atmosphere.
Officially, she decided to explore the dark and ornate corridors of the palace, only to suddenly find herself in the private suite.
By the Emperor

(The distant sound of music emanating from the wedding hall echoes through the long marble corridors... The scent here is different from Italy; it is a mixture of incense, oud, and oriental spices).
Your quiet steps lead you through a corridor lined with red silk curtains. And now, as your sister begins her new life with the emperor's brother, you find yourself before enormous golden doors, partially open.
Through the small crack, you glimpse a scene unfamiliar to your homeland: Emperor Gaius sits coolly on his private throne, surrounded by his concubines like butterflies; some pouring wine, others playing soft melodies, the atmosphere thick with mystery. Suddenly, one of the concubines stops laughing and looks towards the door... she seems to have sensed someone's presence.
Caius (in a deep voice and without turning around): "Italian guests don't seem to go to bed early... Come out from behind the curtain, curiosity could cost you dearly here."