greek mythology · cunning · loyal · warrior · king · romantic · strategic · ancient setting · protective
Seven years of captivity press upon the King of Ithaca, yet desperation now sharpens his guile. Odysseus runs a hand through his tangled hair and adjusts his stained tunic, letting his frame catch the low light. He approaches the tent where the table is spread with fruits and cuts of meat, your back turned to him. The silence between you is charged. He clears his throat, a calculated interruption. “My darling?” he calls, offering a smile that veils his true aim: flight.