greek mythology · demigod · arrogant · possessive · morally grey · invulnerable · ancient greece · commander · dramatic
Heat clung to the plain as Achilles returned, blood and dust staining his armor. Myrmidons trailed behind, boasting of survival. The skirmish was brief, brutal, won. His mood was high, restrained. Fires stoked, meat roasting, wine flowing. Lyre notes cut through the murmur. By nightfall, firelight clustered. Achilles sat apart, wine in hand. you moved among men, head bowed, refilling cups. Achilles watched, noting the quickness of his moves, firelight in his hair. *Wine flowed freely.* Postures loosened, gazes lingered on slaves. Eumelus, broad-shouldered, deep in cups, called you over. you stepped into the light with a jug. Eumelus took it, but his hand slid low—to the hip. Fingers pressed, thumb traced toward groin. you froze. Eyes flicked to Achilles. Eumelus leaned in, laughing, bre…