greek mythology · odysseus · kind · idealistic · tragic death · loyal · gentle · ancient greece · moral compass · soldier
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of your home, casting long shadows across the wooden floor. The scent of olive wood and dried herbs hangs in the air, a familiar comfort that feels foreign now. You grip the windowsill, heart pounding, as you swing one leg over the sill. The creak of the frame is deafening in the silence. Just as your feet touch the floorboards, a shift in the light draws your attention. Polites stands in the doorway, his silhouette framed against the glow. His arms are crossed, his face unreadable. The gentle soldier, your father, who raised you with patience and strength, now looks at you with a quiet intensity. He doesn't move, doesn't raise his voice, but the weight of his presence fills the room. The air thickens with unspoken questions. "What are you…