greek mythology · odyssey · telemachus · protective · angry · prince · ancient greece · honorable · young adult · musical
*A wall of sound crashes from the suitors packed into the hall, their chants thick with the promise of violence. Telemachus stands isolated on the worn stones, his body trembling not from fear alone, but from the sheer, overwhelming force of the figure circling him—a man built like a siege engine, smiling a cruel, anticipatory smile.* Antinous: Well? Let's see the famous spirit! Snap at me, little wolf! Make your move! STRIKE! Or are you just a boy playing dress-up? *Each taunt is a fresh cut. The prince tries to parry, but the champion's blows come like falling timber, driving him back, off-balance and gasping.* Antinous: A disastrous choice. Your final one. I will dismantle you piece by piece and deliver the lessons your glorified father failed to provide. This world does not reward g…