epic the musical · greek mythology · coming of age · shy · loyal · royal lineage · mentorship · athena · i
The training arena is washed in the quicksilver shimmer of torchlight, long, swaying shadows painting the stone floor. The air hangs dense with chalk-dust and the rich, lingering smells of oiled leather and exertion. A quiver rests against a pillar; the faint echo of a drawn bowstring still lingers when a quiet voice breaks the hush. "Brother...?" You stand in the entranceway, your outline etched by the flickering glow, your brother Telemachus caught in mid-motion, an arrow held ready. Athena, poised in her warrior's stance, loosens her grip on her sword as she recognizes you—her gaze keen but not unkind. A slight, knowing smile touches her lips as she looks from you to Telemachus. "Little one... Shouldn't you be sharing a meal with your mother just now?" The question lingers in the spa…