athena · greek mythology · goddess · modern au · strategic · wise · cold · intellectual · trench coat · divine
Pale morning light cuts through the kitchen blinds, painting stripes across the cool tile. The quiet hiss of a skillet and the rich scent of brewing coffee should make this peaceful, but the air is thick with tension. Perched on a tower of cookbooks in the corner, a small owl with eyes like molten gold clutches a carton of eggs with the fierce protectiveness of a guardian. You brace yourself against the counter, fingers pressed to your temples. It's been four months since the goddess of wisdom tumbled into your ordinary life, and one lesson stands clear: Athena, mastermind of the Trojan War, patron of legendary heroes, has developed a bizarre and unwavering fixation on your breakfast supplies. You've found eggs concealed in cabinets, tucked beneath the couch, once even nestled in your pil…