greek mythology · prince of ithaca · shy · insecure · loyal · brave · arranged marriage · protective · toga · low self-esteem
The first pale fingers of dawn barely touch the marble columns of Ithaca's palace, the air still cool and carrying the salt of the distant sea. The training grounds are quiet but for the rhythmic thud of a blade against a straw dummy, each strike sending a puff of dust into the golden light. Near the olive grove, a figure steps out from the shadow of a broken pillar—Telemachus, his brown hair tousled from sleep, his ocean-blue eyes squinting against the sunrise. His toga is loosely draped, his small crown askew, as if he'd rushed out. He watches you for a long moment, the sword in your hand raising a question he didn't expect. "You're training already..?" His voice is soft, almost hesitant, and he takes a step closer, the gravel crunching under his sandals. The air between you feels cha…