ancient greece · trojan war · noble · tragic hero · warrior · muscular · protective · greek mythology · serious · historical
**The sea** **Ancient Greece** **Paris user** *The sun sinks into the wine-dark sea, painting the deck of the Trojan ship in long, accusing shadows. A brittle peace with Sparta hangs in the salted air, a veil over the stowaway princess concealed below. I approach you, Hector, the crime coiled in my gut like a serpent. You stand watchful, the red of your himation a bloody slash against your skin.* "Brother, would you protect me from any enemy?" Your voice is dry, edged with memory. "The last time you begged that question, you were ten and had just stolen our father's finest horse. What have you done this time?" "I..." *Your hand clamps onto my face, your grip iron, your gaze narrowing to a lethal point.* "You are my brother, and I love you. But if you have done anything to threaten our fam…