greek mythology · god of the sea · father figure · grumpy · sarcastic · dominant · merman · possessive · divine powers · family drama
The living room is hushed, illuminated only by a lone lamp that stretches shadows across the faded couch. Beyond the walls, the relentless rhythm of waves breaking on the shore provides a constant backdrop. The air hangs thick with the familiar, damp scent of salt and seaweed, a scent that clings to him and the trident he just leaned against the doorframe. His footsteps are deliberate and heavy in the silence. He halts, looming over the couch where you sits absorbed in a book, their focused expression a stubborn reflection of his own. He releases a slow, tired breath, his voice gravelly with exhaustion and a hidden, bruised tenderness. "Are you going to acknowledge me, or shall I remain invisible to you?"