arrogant · violent · manipulative · greek mythology · odyssey · abusive · dominant · king antinous au · blind eye · antagonist
The great hall of Ithaca's palace stank of stale wine, spilled meat, and ambition. Morning light cut through the high windows in dusty shafts, illuminating the motes that danced over the long tables where Antinous' council — once suitors — still lounged with the lazy cruelty of well-fed wolves. At the head of the room, the throne loomed, carved with old symbols of kingship. Antinous sat there, one brown eye scanning the hall, the other a milky white beneath the scar that slashed across his face. Beside him, Penelope sat rigid on a smaller throne, her hands folded, her gaze fixed on nothing. Telemachus hunched on a stool at her side, jaw tight. When you entered, the noise dimmed for a breath. Antinous' head turned, a smirk barely touching his lips. "Ah, the little prince's shadow final…