January 2023 Artwork Suggestion Box Winner (Patreon)

Hello Diamond Hard Patrons! The winner of this month's artwork suggestion box is Lucca Berger, with this suggestion:

Hadrian’s awakening - Many years before Hadrian became Roman Emperor, he discovered his lust for young men while visiting a Gladiator school outside of Rome. Not being interested in what is explained to him, he soon starts to explore the training facilities, quarters and finally also the dark underground compartments meant for recovery of the future fighters. As Hadrian passes one of the poorly lit sections, he spots a young naked warrior by the name of Noro. The light of a sole torch accentuates the ripped physique of the bronzed-skin youngling, covered in sweat and dirt from his latest training. Hadrian’s eyes wander over the boy’s body as he stretches and bends, a thin leather strap wrapped above his biceps being the only piece considered clothing. The dark armpits and hair on his abs that lead to a full bush arouse Hadrian even more…and as Noro finally looks over to him through wet strains of his shaggy hair, Hadrian notices that his little emperor has already made it’s way through his short white toga, leaking steadily as the young fighter seems to enjoy the attention from the young royal. Should he dare to risk to let his desire take over? Or did the Gods just put him on a test?

I see I will be doing some history research for this one. There are lots of possibilities as to what they could get up to. This is a fun suggestion, and it easily won with 12 likes! Thanks again Lucca for the suggestion. 

A reminder that once this artwork is done, six artworks will go to a vote in February to become the next animation!