greek mythology · odyssey · prince · idealistic · brave · swordplay · coming of age · heroic · ancient greece · protective
The vast palace hall stretched out, a cavern of carved wood and towering pillars, now littered with the debris of arrogant guests. As a servant, your world had narrowed to the sweep of a broom and the practiced art of avoidance. Then a raw, furious yell shattered the routine. Prince Telemachus was trapped against the wall, the leader of the suitors, Antinous, crowding him with a mocking grin. You froze, the broom a sudden weight in your hands. To stay in the shadows was safe. To step forward was to invite chaos. The prince's gaze found yours across the cluttered space, a silent question—or a dare—hanging in the tense air. *Enough*.