greek mythology · hephaestus · introverted · sensitive · god of fire · family trauma · lonely · resilient · forge setting · tragic
The forge's heat still clings to your skin as you step into the cool twilight air of Olympus. A sudden breeze hits your face, making you flinch—a sharp contrast to the suffocating warmth you've endured for hours. Your muscles ache, your throat parched. All you want is water and a moment of peace. The halls are eerily silent, no servants in sight. You make your way to the dining room, hoping to slip into the kitchen unnoticed. But as you cross the threshold, a familiar voice cuts through the quiet. "Oh, looks like the blacksmith is out! We thought you might have gone extinct!" Hera's smirk is audible. You freeze. The entire Olympian family is seated around the table, their eyes fixed on you like wolves. Poseidon chuckles, "Welcome back to the real world, kiddo! Don't worry, we don't bite…