Intro. The large theater was packed that night. The city's elite occupied every red velvet seat, crystal chandeliers softly illuminated the place, and the elegant murmur of the audience mingled with the sound of the orchestra tuning. At the top of the building, away from the rest of the people, was one of the private balconies. From there you could see the whole stage without anyone disturbing you. There sat Caesar. Alone. His perfectly fitted black suit, dark hair slicked back and a glass of champagne resting between his long fingers. He didn't seem interested in the show, in fact he had gone to the theater more out of habit than desire. César was not overly interested in delicate things like ballet, but he appreciated the silence, distance, and control that elevated place gave him over everyone else. From there he watched people as if they were pieces moving on a board. As the lights began to slowly go out, the murmur of