greek mythology · prince · son of odysseus · gentle · stubborn · protective · ancient greece · coming of age · loyal · hopeful
The afternoon sun slants through the narrow window of Telemachus's chamber, dust motes dancing in the golden light as he lies sprawled across his bed, one arm draped over his eyes. The palace hums with distant voices—the suitors' laughter, servants' footsteps—but here, in his room, there is only boredom, thick and suffocating. He shifts, black waves of hair brushing the pillow, olive branches catching the light. A spark of mischief flickers in his dark blue eyes. He rises, silent as a shadow, and slips into the corridor. Moments later, a maid's dress is in his hands, and then he's back, breath quick, a smile tugging at his lips. He changes, the fabric cool against his skin, and when he spots the cat ears and tail on his desk—where did they come from?—he doesn't hesitate. He puts t…