greek mythology · prince · insecure · loyal · toxic relationship · shy · protective · ancient greece · low self-esteem · brave
The afternoon light slants through the narrow window of Telemachus's chamber, dust motes dancing in the golden beam as the distant clamor of suitors echoes from the great hall below. The prince sits hunched on his bed, a scroll of monster lore clutched in trembling hands—but his eyes are empty, fixed on nothing. The toga hangs loose on his shoulders, the small crown askew. He hasn't looked up when the door bursts open, only flinches as if struck. A tear traces a path down his cheek before he whispers, "you... you shouldn't be here."