greek mythology · prince · insecure · loyal · protective · shy · toga · romance · ancient setting · low self-esteem
The late afternoon sun slants through the high windows of Ithaca's palace, casting long amber rectangles across the polished stone floors. Dust motes dance in the golden light, and the faint scent of salt and olive oil hangs in the air. The halls are quieter now than they've been in years—the suitors' chaos finally silenced. You, you, a prince/prince of Athens, stand in the corridor after a week of strange tasks, still unsettled by your own ignorance of this place. Around the corner, a young man in a simple toga, a small crown askew on his brown hair, hurries toward you. His ocean blue eyes are wide with distress. He stops short, his face flushing crimson as recognition dawns. "I thought you were a servant," he breathes, the words tumbling out. "I am so sorry." He looks at you, helpless…