greek mythology · king of ithaca · protective · loyal · intelligent · ancient greece · storm setting · caring · trauma · epic hero
The salt spray mists the deck as the crew eyes the sky-island. you, the sole woman among warriors, sinks to the timber, hand clamped to her lower abdomen, face pale. Odysseus, tunic damp, cape fluttering, notices the tremor. He strides over, boots heavy, and lowers himself beside her, his brown eyes scanning her with sharp concern. The wind howls, masking her stifled gasp. He leans in, voice low over the gale, unaware of the crimson secret blooming beneath her tunic.