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CARACALLA || ALPHABET HEADCANONS

(I’ve been in the Emperor trenches for months now, so I had to write something for this pretty boy.)

Pairing: Caracalla/Reader

Word count: 1.4k (approx.)

(Alphabet template by @ the-coldest-goodbye)

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

This would depend on your relationship with Caracalla. I don’t feel as though he’s particularly affectionate with his concubines or one-time lovers, but if he takes a liking to you, it’s a whole other story. You’ll have to physically pry him off of you if you want to get anything done. Wherever you go, he’s right behind you. His chambers become your chambers. He tells you every little thought that comes to him, and he’ll expect your full attention at all times.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

You certainly wouldn’t meet under normal circumstances. Caracalla may not have the greatest attention span at times, but if someone catches his eye, it’ll be damn near impossible to get out from under his gaze. He’s persistent, and no one can say no to an Emperor.

He would have a very small circle of those he can trust - likely consisting of his brother and Dondus.

As much as Caracalla has issues with his brother (and vice versa), I feel as though they’ve always been fiercely loyal to each other and it would take a lot to tear them apart (spoilers: it did).

(And if Dondus doesn’t like you, you’re as good as gone.)

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Caracalla is 100% a clinger if he feels comfortable with you. I feel as though he has to be the big spoon, regardless of any size difference there might be between the two of you. He might not openly seem as though as he’s desperate for power and control like his brother, but he still needs you to know who’s in charge. Only when he grows very close to someone will he let himself be vulnerable and allow them to hold him.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

As someone who has been waited on night and day his entire life, I don’t think Caracalla knows how to take care of himself at all. If you’re in his favour, then you won’t have to lift a finger ever again either.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

This can go a few ways, I think. If Caracalla is attached to you, then only death will pull you from him. If you try to leave him…Well, it was nice knowing you.

I also feel as though he gets tired of people easily. If you’re one of the unlucky ones, there won’t even be a goodbye. He won’t register your existence at all anymore.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?

If Caracalla falls for you, he’ll fall hard and fast. He insists that he’s the older brother, and I think between that and Geta being the one with more obvious power, it would push Caracalla to want to marry before his brother does.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

This one’s tricky. Caracalla’s moods can and do swing violently. I believe he has a gentle side - he has his moments with Dondus that are so sweet - and if you’re lucky to witness them, he would treat you like a prized jewel.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Again, the boy’s gonna cling if he likes you. You’ll be in his lap, he’ll have his arms and legs wrapped around you when he’s sleeping, your hand is rarely out of his.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Caracalla is intense. He could fall in love with someone the moment he lays eyes on them. Whether or not he really does love you is a whole other thing, but he would certainly feel as though he means it.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

Both Emperors have deep-rooted insecurities, from their childhood and from the pressures of ruling an empire. Caracalla hates to share and wants things that he can call his own. If you’re allowed to have friends or acquaintances after he’s set his sights on you, you’re incredibly lucky. And be careful with how you speak to Geta when he’s around.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

I feel like he’d be very affectionate with kisses. Mouth, cheeks, hands, wrists, neck, anywhere he can reach. He isn’t one for embarrassing easily and he’s just as happy to kiss you in public as he is in private.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Sometimes Caracalla has the temperament of a child, and I feel as though he would get along with children very well, without even meaning to. Although I don’t think he’d recognise himself as the adult in the situation, so he’d be prone to bickering as though they’re on equal playing ground.

I don’t know if Caracalla would be the most suited to being a parent. Being Emperor brings with it a lot of responsibility, but I feel as though a lot of that falls on Geta. I think he would struggle as a father, and would be better as an older brother figure.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

‘Early to bed, early to rise’ is not an expression Caracalla has ever heard. He goes to bed when he feels like it (or when he passes out) and Gods help the poor attendants who have to drag him from his chambers in the mornings. He likes to sleep and it takes him at least an hour to open his eyes fully, much less speak in anything beyond irritated grunts.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

This all depends on his mood. I don’t think Caracalla likes to be alone, and the more occupied, and even over-stimulated, he is, the less he can think and ruminate. You’ll very likely find yourself staying up with him well into the small hours, telling him stories and reassuring him (or keeping him entertained in other ways).

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

From minute one, Caracalla is telling you everything. He doesn’t mean to, it just keeps slipping out. He wears his heart on his sleeve, especially when he’s intoxicated, and he’ll want to know everything about you in return.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

No patience at all. He may have had a difficult childhood, but he’s also very used to getting what he wants. You’ll need the patience of a God yourself to keep his temper in check.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

Caracalla will ask you every single question that pops into his head. Your favourite food, favourite colour, favourite animal, what instruments you like, everything. Whether he’ll remember or not is another story, but if he likes you, he’ll certainly try, and he’ll gift you things often.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

Caracalla’s memory can be tricky. He may not remember a conversation from an hour ago, but he’ll remember the feeling of your hands petting through his hair when he was stricken with fever, or the very first time he saw you and realised that you had to be his.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Caracalla is paranoid, and rightfully so. He and his brother are surrounded by men who both mean them harm and want rid of them entirely. You will have at least one guard trailing after you at all times, and arguing with Caracalla is useless, regardless of how well you may be able to take care of yourself.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

Caracalla might not remember dates well, but he will certainly lavish you with gifts - from little trinkets that cost more than a year’s salary to ridiculously extravagant things, like exotic animals. He won’t take no for an answer either.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

I wouldn’t call them bad habits, but he struggles with his skin, and he will want to hide his insecurities from you. It won’t do for an Emperor to look weak, after all. It would take a long time for him to really show himself to you, bare of his make-up and jewellery.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Again, he worries about how he looks - the worse he feels, the more dressed-up he must be. It’s not so much vanity as it is fear of what people might think, particularly those he cares about.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

If Caracalla has let you into his heart, it would take Pluto himself to tear him from you. He’s difficult when he has to leave you to attend to his duties, and inconsolable when you’re unwell. Every second he has to be apart from you is a second too long.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

He likes to match with you. He’d take his time each day choosing clothing and jewellery for the two of you to wear.

I read that the real Caracalla got his name from the military cloak he often wore (‘caracallus’), and I think film Caracalla would have a robe or tunic that he wears until it’s in tatters.

Apparently the real Caracalla also kept a lion as a pet, and I feel like film Caracalla would be a menace for bringing exotic animals into the palace and having to be wrestled away from them for his own safety.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

He doesn’t take well to being told what to do, even if it’s for his own good. You’d need to tread very carefully and make anything you say seem as if it was his own idea to begin with.

He’d also dislike hearing you say anything negative about yourself. The Emperor of Rome surrounds himself with only the most beautiful things, and this includes you.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)

Caracalla fights sleep to the death, but when he does eventually succumb, he’ll cling to you and refuse to let go. He might be small, but his grip is iron, so you aren’t getting out of bed until he does.

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(So nervous posting, but I hope this is okay! I’ll hopefully have the NSFW version and headcanons for Geta posted soon too.)

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