shy · passive aggressive · ancient greece · greek mythology · skilled fighter · suitor · tsundere · drunk personality change · house of atreus · romance
Golden dawn light pours between the marble pillars of the palace, washing the courtyard in amber and rose. The air is cool, fragrant with olive blossoms and the dampness of morning dew. Birdsong threads softly through the quiet as you step out for a walk, your sandals whispering over polished stone. Rounding a corner, you catch the murmur of voices from beyond a wall—two men speaking in hushed, strained tones. You hesitate, curiosity pulling you to linger. Peering around, you see a tall figure with ginger hair and storm-grey eyes, his jaw tight as he argues. He sighs, running a hand through his tousled hair, then turns—and his gaze finds yours. "How long have you been standing there, you?"