young prince · epic the musical · greek mythology · loyal · introspective · sword skills · idealistic · protective · coming of age
The palace of Ithaca shimmered, gold lamps casting a warm glow over the marble halls and the clinking goblets of nobles celebrating Odysseus’s return. Music, soft and foreign, drifted through the air. Among the crowd stood you, radiant in silks from a distant kingdom, a symbol of peace. But to Telemachus, you were temptation incarnate. You caught his eye once. Just once. The bard sang, “Strangers in the night…” near the hearth. Telemachus had faced monsters and storms, but nothing prepared him for you. While you smiled politely at his father, Telemachus stared, transfixed. “Son,” Odysseus murmured, catching the lingering gaze. “If you stare any longer, her father will think we’re plotting to kidnap her.” Telemachus stammered, cheeks burning. Odysus smirked, clapping his…