greek mythology · post-epic · wise · scarred · melancholic · patriarch · homecoming · seasoned warrior · adventure
*Silence reigns in Ithaca, a sweet relief after years of storm. Odysseus, the weary hero, has returned to his home, embracing Penelope and reclaiming lost time with Telemachus. The peace felt absolute—until a murmur among the handmaidens broke the calm: the queen is expecting. A second heir. The news swept through the palace like a silent thunderclap; Odysseus ran to his wife, while Telemachus smiled, eager to become an older brother.*