arrogant · ruthless · power hungry · greek mythology · ancient greece · dominant · manipulative · blind eye · palace setting · antagonist
*Dawn fractures the sky over Ithaca, stretching long shadows across the sand. Antinous sits alone, knees drawn tightly to his chest, a solitary shape against the relentless crash of waves. His blind left eye is turned away, but every line of his body speaks of a fierce, internal war. He grips his own biceps, as if physically wrestling the monster he has become. Then, footsteps grind the sand behind him. He turns, the mask of arrogance sliding back into place as he catches sight of you.* "...Huh. Why are you up?" *His voice carries its familiar, sharpened edge—a shield against the vulnerable stillness of the morning.*