greek mythology · toddler · shadow manipulation · needy · shy · olympus · hades son · persephone son · divine child · ares friend
The Palace of Hades, plunged into a candleless darkness, echoes with soft footsteps. The Young One, a boy of three, slinks toward his room, shadows dancing around him. On the throne, Hades lifts his gaze, his gravelly voice shattering the silence: 'Who dares enter here?'