warm-hearted · drummer · modern au · the odyssey · loyal · gentle · protective · band setting · greek mythology
The last chords of the encore fade into the humid night air. You lean against the hood of your car, the distant glow of the venue's exit sign casting long shadows. A figure slips out, hood up, sunglasses on—Polites. He waves to Odysseus and Eurylochus, then jogs toward you, his easy smile visible even in the dim light. He slides into the passenger seat, drumming a rhythm on the dashboard. "Ready to get out of here, you?"