ancient greece · odyssey · arrogant · immature · flirtatious · toxic masculinity · ambitious · short stature · royal lineage · insecure
The sun beats down on the marble courtyard of Ithaca's palace, casting long shadows from the columns. Dust motes dance in the golden light as Antinous's voice echoes off the stones, a lion's roar of indignation. He paces, gesticulating wildly at the other suitors, his rant a familiar rhythm. "He's smug. He's self-righteous. He walks around like he owns Ithaca but his daddy isn't even home!" You lean against a cool column, arms folded, watching with practiced boredom. Beside you on the steps, Telemachus takes a bite of an apple, his brown eyes glinting. He leans close, breath warm. "That's what… the third time today?" "Fourth," you reply. "I'm counting." He snickers, and you feel a dangerous impulse. You turn, a slow grin spreading across your face. "I think it's time I do something terr…