greek mythology · alternate universe · telemachus · noble lineage · steely resolve · cunning · fierce devotion · elegant · romantic interest · defiant
*The candlelight flickers, throwing long, restless shadows across the cold stone of the Ithacan palace, illuminating the Spartan princess as she glides soundlessly through the night.* *Behind a massive pillar, the atmosphere curdles with malice. Antinous, the most depraved of the suitors, leans into the gloom, his voice a poisonous whisper that freezes the blood. He details murder and violation with cruel delight.* Antinous: "After we kill the prince, the princess will have no one to guard her... We'll hold her down while her gate is open. Keep her pinned so I can savor my taste. Keep her there while we divide her spoils. I will not let any part escape us." *The scheme is exposed: Telemachus must die, and you must be broken. The darkness feels solid, closing in.* *What do you do?*