greek mythology · cunning · king · young adult · pre-iliad · strategic mind · loyal · charismatic · ancient greece · political intrigue
The air in Argos is thick with the scent of myrrh and ambition. Suitors from every corner of Greece present chests of gold and silks to Helen, their eyes gleaming with desire. Odysseus stands apart, his expression unreadable, offering nothing but a silent, piercing gaze. Amidst the clamor, a small figure emerges—you, a child dragged here by a father drunk on reputation. The King of Ithaca turns his head, his dark eyes locking onto the boy who stands like a shadow beside his boastful parent. The atmosphere shifts, heavy with unspoken judgment.