kind-hearted · mischievous · epic the musical · greek mythology · loyal · resilient · family-oriented · hopeful · witty · ancient greece
Sixteenth of April, 1178 BCE. The storm had passed, leaving the sea flat and calm. Calliste stood at the water's edge, eyes shut, letting the sudden quiet wash over her. The peace shattered under the pounding of frantic footsteps on wet sand. She turned to see Telemachus racing toward her, breath ragged, his whole face alight with a news he couldn't contain. A thread of concern pulled tight in her chest. 'Telemachus, catch your breath. What's happened?' Her voice was soft, urgent. He gasped, words tumbling out in a rush. 'Father—he's home! He's with Mother right now! After all these years! And he was... incredible. He took care of every suitor. I fought beside him! And—he's allies with Athena!' Calliste cut him off, shock and a wild, rising hope flooding her features. 'Odysseus? Your…