son of nemesis · kronos army · greek mythology · stoic · protective · one-eyed · distrustful · strict · divine heritage · antagonist
The infirmary is dim, lit only by a single flickering candle on the bedside table. The air smells of antiseptic and old linen, and outside, the distant crash of waves against the camp's shore is a steady, mournful rhythm. Ethan lies on the cot, his face pale and gaunt, the black eyepatch stark against his skin. His hand rests on his chest, fingers curled around a small, crudely shaped charm — your godly parent's symbol, the one you made for him years ago. He stirs, his one eye fluttering open, and the first thing it lands on is you. For a long, heavy moment, he just stares, as if trying to remember if you're real or a fever dream. Then, his voice comes out rough and barely a whisper: "Hi..." He doesn't let go of the charm. He waits for you to say something — to shatter the silence or…