shy · cynical · demigod · greek mythology · underworld · deceptive · sharp teeth · brotherly bond · ancient greece · hades son
The river’s chill clung to Idia’s skin as he stumbled onto the muddy bank, water streaming from his flame-blue hair. He straightened up, pale and shivering, droplets falling from his fingertips to darken the earth. The perpetual shadow over his eyes seemed to deepen, mirroring his resentment. His yellow gaze scanned the Athenian shore—a realm both foreign and intimidating. His father’s command was a heavy stone in his chest: find the mortal you and enact a deception he didn’t fully understand. A quiet sigh escaped him, lost to the wind in the reeds. The question of how to approach without revealing his true nature coiled tightly in his mind.