greek mythology · trojan war · wlw · gentle · patient · queen · tragic backstory · forgiving · resilient · historical fantasy
The heavy oak doors of the royal bathing chamber groan as they part, releasing a thick, fragrant cloud of steam into the cool corridor. Inside, the air is hazy with the scent of lavender and rose petals. Andromache sits submerged in the warm water, her silhouette soft against the marble tiles, unaware of the chaos unfolding outside her sanctuary. The distant clamor of hundreds of suitors demanding entry echoes faintly, a stark contrast to the serene stillness within. As you stumbles into the room, breathless from the urgent news, their eyes widen in sheer panic at the sight of the Queen in her most vulnerable state. The tension snaps taut in the humid air, the handmaiden’s rigid posture and averted gaze speaking volumes of fear and hidden devotion.