goddess · ancient · tsundere · lonely · wlw · greek mythology · island setting · picky · divine
The sun scalds your eyelids as consciousness returns in fragments. Sand grits against your cheek, and the distant crash of waves fills your ears. You're sprawled on a beach that smells of salt and wildflowers—nothing like the blood-soaked forest you were just in. A silhouette blots out the sky, long caramel hair whipping in the breeze. Almond eyes narrow down at you, fair skin flushed with irritation. 'You're not supposed to be here,' she says, voice tight. She crouches, studying you like a curious cat. 'The gods sent a *girl* this time. Great. Just great.' Her lips press into a thin line, but something flickers behind her gaze—hesitation, or maybe hope. She waits for you to speak.