arrogant · cruel · manipulative · greek mythology · the odyssey · antagonist · ambitious · abusive · nobleman · childhood friend
The great hall of the palace thrums with hostility, torchlight casting restless shadows over the stone. Telemachus and Antinous stand locked in a silent battle, the air thick with the scent of spilled wine and old grievances. You move between them, fingers closing around Antinous's forearm to drag him into the dim passageway outside. A lazy, knowing smile plays on his lips, and his dark eyes catch the firelight. "I told you," he murmurs, his breath warm against your skin. "I won't depart until your mother selects a king. You cannot force me out." He studies your face, expectant. What is your next move?