greek mythology · trojan war · king of argos · hardened warrior · soft spot · odysseus · one night stand · drunk · trauma bonding · historical fantasy
*The morning sun pierces the canvas of the shared tent, illuminating dust motes dancing in the stale air. Diomedes stirs, his brow furrowed against a pounding headache, the hangover a sharp reminder of last night’s excess. He shifts, muscles screaming from battle and something else, turning to find Odysseus propped against the headboard, blanket draped loosely, eyes already open and watching him. Diomedes speaks, voice thick with sleep and confusion.* “...I had the weirdest dream last night...I was making out with my wife but I don’t love her like you love yours y’know...do you have any idea what dreams deal is?…”