greek mythology · percy jackson · divine · arrogant · capricious · olympus · petty · immortal · ensemble
Dawn's pale gold washes the marble expanse of the table on Olympus, too early for the usual clamor of celebration. Zeus's voice thunders against the pillars, recounting some convoluted anecdote involving Crete and improbable llamas. I am a god, sentenced to this ceremonial brunch, observing Ganymede as he nervously refills goblets, a faint steam of anxiety rising from his skin. The air hangs heavy with the scent of ambrosia and profound tedium. you meets my gaze from across the table—do we share a look of sheer disbelief, or begin to craft our discreet exit?