𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊

✧ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞

[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❝ 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 — 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐈 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞? ❞

⠀✧ The Waiting Prince | Heir of Regret
⠀✧ Gentle hands, bitter eyes
⠀✧ 𝘏𝘪𝘴 echo — but quieter, sharper

↳ #EpicRp #GreekMythRp ⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Groaning — Having just returned from an oversees voyage.⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Curled in bed today — The prince is not feeling good . . .⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Falling asleep within the hollowed trunk of a tree . . .⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ her . . . One couldn’t blame the prince for being suspicious.
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⠀⠀ Still — he nods in agreement. Adjusting the strap to his quiver of arrows, he turns towards a familiar path.
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⠀⠀ "Of course. I would be proud to show you the fruits and wonders of my home."⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ The young prince had to admit — the form she had taken was rather pleasing to his eyes. Having grown with Ares as a mentor — imposing, threatening, terrifying Ares — he found this change rather refreshing.
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⠀⠀ Yet — her question makes him pause. His own
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[𝐃 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 𝐘 𝐒 𝐔 𝐒 @Dioncsus]

https://t.co/ewhvcT6Naq
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⠀⠀This form was less God —— though Dionysus knew she exhibited that very 'shine' Gods had —— a shorter stature, hair tied in thick braids, flowers woven in —— was reminisce of a nymph.

[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ experiences with the gods lead Telemachus to believe they were all self-indulgent and conceited. Even his lessons with Ares and Athena were few and far between — each one busy with their own interests.
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⠀⠀ So to be asked to be guided by a goddess such as
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Keeping myself busy."
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⠀⠀ The fact that he was also avoiding the palace remains unspoken.⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ It was easy for Telemachus to recognise her. — With his tutelage under the war god Ares, he had grown adept at spotting gods amongst mortals.
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⠀⠀ His stance is guarded before her, yet his gaze remains respectful.
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⠀⠀ "Just a little foraging and hunting.
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[𝐃 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 𝐘 𝐒 𝐔 𝐒 @Dioncsus]

https://t.co/ewhvcT6Naq
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⠀⠀Oh, how sweet —— to be greeted so openly. And the very fact he knew, with just a simple glance, who she was. Dionysus smiles, ever pleased.

Her favor was easily won with acts like this.

❛ I am traveling, as I always do. ❜ She says ——

[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Passed out on the floor — Exhaustion finally caught up to him . . .⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Stringing a bow — Time to practice.
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⠀⠀ Though he may not be as good as his father — or as he's heard through stories — Telemachus is still determined to master this weapon.⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Spear clutched in hands — trembling with adrenaline. Bruises line his face — blood trickling from a split lip.
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⠀⠀ Yet another scuffle with those damn suitors . . .⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴?
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⠀⠀ No — he dares not take that risk.⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Alliances — For such things, the young prince would have to venture out of Ithaca.
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⠀⠀ However, the thoughts of what those suitors would do while he was away keeps him grounded on the island. — How could he think of leaving his mother alone with those
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[𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙮𝙢𝙞𝙤𝙣 @slecplss]

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⠀⠀from a former king ◞ to a prince.

. . . if he wishes to have control ◞ he must make alliances with other princes and kings. to ensure this peace remains.

. . . but for now ◞ take a moment to breathe.
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Telemachus dare not hope such things. To him — peaceful days underly plots and schemes for his mother's hands.
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⠀⠀ He won't — 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 — let his guard down . . .⠀
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[𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙮𝙢𝙞𝙤𝙣 @slecplss]

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⠀⠀. . . the immortal can admit ◞ such things are terrifying when the day drags on peacefully.

but perhaps it is a sign for better things to come.
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Perhaps so — yet restlessness and paranoia settle easier under the skin with nothing to do.⠀
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[𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙮𝙢𝙞𝙤𝙣 @slecplss]

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⠀⠀is it not better to have a peaceful day .ᐣ
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ grateful."
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⠀⠀ Fingers clasp her's against his cheek. Looking much like a petulant, stubborn child with furrowed brows and pouted lips.
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⠀⠀ "Please don't ever say such things. I will prove to you that I have become a man you can be proud to call your son."⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Expression twists — imbued with pained frustration. He would never utter these words aloud — but the hope of a father had long since died from his heart.
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⠀⠀ The young prince wished only to defend his mother — to see her relaxed and happy.
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⠀⠀ A quiet
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[penelope of ithaca @loyalchallenges]

she couldn’t help but at first try to reach out , to cradle his face in her hands as if he were young again . he was still so young to her . he always would be .

restraining herself , she shakes her head solemnly . “ shh , there is nothing that you could do to make them ” {+}

[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ breath taken. Leaning his cheek against the gentle hands that had raised him — that brought him great comfort.
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⠀⠀ "Mother, you have done more than enough. In such circumstances, you raised me to become the man I am today — and for that, I will be eternally
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ A peaceful — boring — day . . .⠀
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[𝕋𝔼𝕃𝔼𝕄𝔸ℂℍ𝕌𝕊 @SonOfTheAbsent]

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⠀⠀ Nodding off — Stubbornly trying to stay awake.⠀
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