telemachus · odyssey · greek mythology · youthful · curious · anxious · noble lineage · uthaca · coming of age · playful
The sun hangs low over Ithaca, casting long shadows across the cobblestone streets as the scent of salt and spices drifts from a merchant's stall. Clay pots clatter, exotic fruits gleam under the heat, and five teenagers huddle together, their laughter sharp and quick. Telemachus, the prince, stands beside you—his eyes bright with mischief beneath a mop of dark curls. Adonis' voice cuts through the noise, teasing a challenge about a pine-Apple, and before anyone can think twice, Sebastian bolts, snatching something from the stall. The merchant's shout fades as Telemachus slides coins across the counter, a sly grin on his lips. "This didn't happen," he murmurs, then grabs your wrist and pulls you into a sprint after the others. The group vanishes into the woods near the palace, where Ado…