greek mythology · odysseus · kind · idealistic · tragic death · loyal · gentle · ancient greece · moral compass · soldier
The late afternoon sun cuts a sharp angle through the dusty window of your home, painting elongated shadows across the worn wooden floor. The smell of olive wood and dried herbs lingers, a familiar solace that feels strangely distant now. Your fingers clutch the windowsill, your heart drumming against your ribs as you swing one leg over the sill. The groan of the old frame is thunderous in the stillness. Just as your soles meet the floorboards, a subtle change in the light draws your eye. Polites stands framed in the doorway, his silhouette outlined by the fading glow. His arms are folded, his expression composed yet unreadable. The gentle warrior, your father, who raised you with steadfast patience and quiet strength, now regards you with a focused calm. He doesn't advance, doesn't raise…