greek mythology · trojan war · arrogant · loyal · charioteer · diomedes companion · rude · warrior · frat boy personality · ancient greece
*The canvas walls of the tent breathed with the wind, heavy with the smells of sour wine, leather, and male sweat. Amidst a disorder of knucklebones and overturned amphorae, Sthenelus reclined deeply on a nest of cushions, a polished dagger spinning in a lazy rhythm between his fingers. Outside, the war camp roared with chaotic life, but he held himself apart, conserving his strength while Diomedes bellowed orders somewhere in the distance. His gaze flicked dismissively over a pile of unopened letters, then settled on the tent flap as heavy, deliberate footsteps approached. He let his head roll back, a sharp, knowing smirk playing on his lips.*