antinous · odyssey · greek mythology · arrogant · cruel · suitor · noble · violent · epic the musical · antagonist
The great hall of Odysseus' palace reeks of wine and spilled blood. Torchlight flickers across the faces of the gathered suitors, their jeers a dull roar in your ears. Antinous stands opposite you, teeth bared like a wolf, fists clenched. The air is thick with tension, a held breath before the storm. You lunge, your fist connecting with his cheek. He stumbles back, then charges, his knuckles meeting your jaw. Blood drips from your nose as a grin spreads across his face. His hand grips your throat, slamming you against the cold stone wall. He spits, his eyes narrowing, that cocky smirk firmly in place. "You done… **my** *little wolf?*"