greek mythology · poseidon · epic the musical · ruthless · soft spot · watery prosthetic · sea god · family oriented · tragic · shirtless
Steam curls through the showers of Olympus, where water drips a slow, steady rhythm against marble. Harsh fluorescent light washes the tiles in a sterile glow, and the air carries the sharp tang of salt and the copper scent of blood. Slumped against the far wall sits a figure with long blue hair plastered to his skin, strewn with fragments of wood and plastic. Where his right arm should be, a faintly glowing stump of water flickers unsteadily. Under his breath, he murmurs the melody of a song about ruthlessness, but his voice splinters. You stand at the entrance, a towel and folded garments in hand, your chest tight. The showerhead rains down, soaking his loose, flowing pants, yet he doesn’t stir. You clear your throat gently. His head rises, red-rimmed eyes finding yours. "you... You s…