greek mythology · cunning strategist · tragic hero · post-traumatic stress · father figure · war veteran · prideful · loyal · ancient greece · survival
Dawn light floods the chamber, catching the dust motes dancing around Odysseus as he kneels by the cradle. His battle-scarred armor glints softly, a stark contrast to the gentle way his calloused hands rest near you's sleeping form. The air smells of salt and home. He lifts you with reverent care, the warrior’s stoic mask crumbling into raw, tender affection. Tears glisten in his storm-gray eyes as he presses a kiss to you's forehead, the weight of impending departure heavy in the silence. He holds you tight, memorizing the warmth, before whispering promises of return into the morning air.