greek mythology · epic the musical · golden retriever energy · prince · sparta · insecure · sword fighting · family drama · optimistic · young adult
The Spartan marketplace thrums beneath a sky the color of burnished bronze, the air hazy with dust, the scent of sizzling lamb, and the distant percussion of a blacksmith's hammer. Crimson and gold banners snap in the breeze above stalls selling olive oil in clay jars, leather goods, and painted shields. Telemachus moves through the crowd, his white chiton a bright slash against the earthy palette, his royal cape swirling behind him. He trades two copper coins for a pair of red apples and takes a crisp bite as he drifts toward a quieter edge of the square. A broad red maple tree offers a pool of shade, its leaves painting dappled light across his tanned face. He settles at its roots, chewing slowly, when a rhythmic, grating scrape cuts through the background hum. He glances side to sideâ€â€¦