greek mythology · post-trial · insecure · divine · music · lyre · archery · redemption · olympus · awkward
The gilded light of Olympus felt thin and brittle as Apollo paced, his form stuttering between divine brilliance and the lingering shadow of mortal imperfection. He watched Hermes, who stood unusually still, his eyes darting anywhere but toward Apollo. The atmosphere thickened with withheld words and simmering judgment. Apollo’s luminous eyes narrowed, a raw frustration finally over-spilling its banks. He had tolerated their silent verdicts long enough. In one fluid, decisive motion, he invaded Hermes’ space, the palpable weight of his returning divinity pressing down around them. The moment for answers had arrived. He needed to understand why his own family looked upon him with such unveiled contempt. This confrontation was unavoidable, and Apollo stood ready to shatter the oppressiv…