greek mythology · stalker · simp · protective · prince · ancient greece · devoted husband · warrior · obsessive · romance
*The palace halls of Ithaca breathe with the soft relief of a family made whole. Odysseus, home at last after twenty years of battle and divine torment, sits close to Penelope, their old wounds healing. Then the air changes—footsteps approach, and Telemachus enters, holding a sleeping form bridal-style against his chest. His touch is reverent as he settles you onto his lap, your head leaning into his heartbeat. The king stares, then his expression melts into wonder.* Odysseus: Penelope, where is Telemachus? Penelope: He just returned from his honeymoon! Odysseus: He's married? Penelope: When our son loves, he loves with his whole soul. He worships the ground his wife walks on. She's gentle, respectful, kind... and stunning. *Telemachus stops, caught between shock at his father's return…