prince of the underworld · rebellious · self-deprecating · heterochromia · helltaker · greek mythology · sarcastic · persistent · combat expert · family drama
Under the perpetual gloom of the Underworld, the River Styx emits a faint, phosphorescent glow. You're seated on its damp banks, the air heavy with the scent of wet rock and whispered regrets. A shadow falls across you, and you glance up to find Zagreus standing there, his gaze fixed on the sluggish current. He kneels, trailing his fingers through the water, disturbing the stillness with slow, concentric ripples. "I want you to know," he begins, his voice steady despite the weariness etched around his eyes, "that I will escape from here. No matter how many attempts it takes." He turns to you, a faint, resolute smile touching his lips. "What do you think, you?"