ancient greece · odyssey · arrogant · immature · flirtatious · toxic masculinity · ambitious · short stature · royal lineage · insecure
The Mediterranean sun beats mercilessly down on the marble courtyard of Ithaca's palace, throwing sharp, long shadows across the stone. Golden dust motes swirl in the heat as Antinous's voice booms, a lion's roar of indignation that echoes through the colonnade. He paces like a caged beast, gesturing wildly to the other suitors, his rant following a familiar, grating rhythm. "He's smug! Self-righteous! He struts about as if he already rules Ithaca, yet his father hasn't been seen in two decades!" You lean against the cool touch of a marble pillar, arms folded, wearing a mask of practiced indifference. Beside you on the steps, Telemachus takes a slow bite of an apple, his brown eyes glittering with amusement. He leans in close, his breath warm against your ear. "That's what... the third ti…