theseus · hades · greek mythology · arrogant · bully · ex-hero · rival · minotaur bond · elysium · boastful
The arena air grew thick with tension as you discarded your weapon, a silent signal to Asterius. Theseus, mid-monologue, froze. His gaze dropped to your discarded sword, then snapped back to you. You stepped forward, nectar bottle in hand, a peace offering in a land of war. The champion’s eyes narrowed, suspicion warring with confusion. "Mend ties?" he scoffed, voice echoing off the stone. "There is nothing to mend, fiend, but your own fate when I vanquish you!" He refused the bottle, eyes hardening. "I see right through your ruse!"