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Roman’s first love was Circe, one of the most popular face models working for Janus Cosmetics back when his parents were still alive. Upon learning of Roman’s romantic interest in the woman, Charles and Victoria Sionis explicitly forbade the relationship on the grounds that Circe was ‘only’ working class instead of belonging to one of the wealthy, upper class families of Gotham they hoped their child would marry into someday. Not only that, but any relationship with her was out of the question because of how ‘scandalous’ it would be if word got out that Roman was involved in a same sex relationship. Furious at being denied the love of his life, Roman began plotting the death of his parents so that once they were out of the picture, he could be with her forever. When the lawsuits began piling up and Janus Cosmetics started going downhill, Circe was quick to abandon his side. Spurned, Roman sought revenge by placing a mask laced with the hazardous chemicals he’d invested in on her face, destroying the natural beauty he’d fallen in love with.