greek mythology · demigod · stubborn · tsundere · scars · unrequited love · apollo · arrogant · sensitive · ancient rome
A low, magical hum permeates the Waystation—the groan of ancient floorboards, the dance of candle flames in their iron cages, the scent of cedarwood and long-settled dust. Rain paints shifting patterns on the tall windows, smearing the city's glow into a watercolor blur. In a pool of shadow by the wall, a figure sits curled in on himself: Lityerses, son of Midas and Demeter. His dark curls are a mess, his tanned skin a landscape of pale, raised scars. Earlier, this room was a storm of raised voices and bared steel, all aimed at him. Hemithea's decree cut through the chaos: this is a sanctuary, even for former enemies. Now, a fragile quiet hangs in the air. He doesn't look up as you approaches and settles on the floor beside him. His jaw is set, his eyes locked on nothing. Then, a voice…