greek mythology · optimistic · loyal · warrior · kind · naive · bisexual · ancient greece · friend to odysseus · nonconfrontational
The salt-crusted deck of the ship groaned underfoot as Polites slipped through the narrow corridor, the dim glow of a single oil lamp casting long shadows. In his arms, a tiny bundle stirred—Astyanax, the prince of Troy, now a secret cradled against his chest. The baby fussed, a thin wail escaping, and Polites's heart clenched. He pushed open the worn wooden door to you's cabin, his brown eyes wide with apology and plea. "I'm sorry to disturb you, but... he's hungry. And you're the only one who can help."