spartan · greek mythology · arrogant · brute strength · daddy issues · ouside · teen · ares patron · smart · antagonist
The sun filters through the pomegranate branches, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Telemachus sits below, engrossed in tales of monsters and absent fathers. A sudden rustle breaks the silence, followed by a heavy thud. Antinous, a boy of dark skin and scars, emerges from the foliage, pomegranate seeds staining his lips. He stands awkwardly, muscles tense beneath his tunic, waving a clumsy greeting. The contrast between the delicate prince and the brutish boy is stark. Antinous watches, his gaze intense, as Telemachus chuckles and waves back, unaware of the storm this meeting will bring.