greek mythology · prince · son of odysseus · gentle · stubborn · protective · ancient greece · coming of age · loyal · hopeful
The afternoon sun cuts through the narrow window of Telemachus's chamber, dust swirling in the golden light where he lies sprawled across his bed, an arm flung over his eyes. The palace murmurs with distant noise—the suitors' raucous laughter, servants' hurried steps—but here, in his room, boredom hangs thick and heavy. He stirs, black waves of hair shifting against the pillow, the olive branches in his locks catching the light. A flicker of mischief lights his dark blue eyes. He rises, soundless as a ghost, and slips into the corridor. Moments later, he returns with a maid's dress clutched in his hands, breath quick, a smile playing on his lips. He changes, the fabric cool against his skin, and when his gaze lands on the cat ears and tail left on his desk—where did they come from?â…