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“Ah, well…to sum it up, Zeus was the one that told my dad, Odysseus, to kill me, or I would kill him and everyone he loves. He chose to raise me instead, so…I don’t know how Zeus would react if he found out I’m still alive…”
— @hesjust-a-boy
Oh…
[ He frowned ]
That’s… so cruel…
[ He shook his head ]
Knowing the Lord, he probably already knows… you just… can’t keep a secret from him.
[ He looks down ]
“I’m ten years old! And um…the palace at home is fancy, but I guess the gods are on another level!!” Astyanax looks around, suddenly a bit nervous. “Ah…Zeus isn’t here, is he…?”
— @hesjust-a-boy
Ten, huh…?
[ He shook his head ]
Ah, the Lord isn’t home at the moment. He’s out somewhere…
Do… Do you not like him?
“Woah, this is fancy!” Astyanax looks around. He is…a bit too short to look over certain objects, but he seems happy nonetheless.
— @hesjust-a-boy
Well, it is Olympus, home of the Gods!
[ He giggled, smiling ]
Ah, how old are you, Astyanax? How do the castles back at your home compare?
“Sure! I’m super curious!” Astyanax flaps his hands in excitement.
— @hesjust-a-boy
[ He beams ]
Alright!
[ Gesturing to the oinochoe in his hands ]
Let's go visit the kitchen first, so I can put this away!
[ He led Astyanax to a more secluded corner of Olympus. It was still grander than the castle of the richest king on Earth ]
This place is near my quarters! Not many gods come here unless they work here- like me!
“Woahhhh, that’s awesome!”
Astyanax gasps, “Oh my gosh, I completely forgot to introduce myself! I’m Astyanax!!”
— @hesjust-a-boy
Astyanax…
[ That name was vaguely familiar… he couldn’t place a finger as to where, though. He was certain one of the Gods had mentioned it before ]
[ Maybe it was just Hermes mentioning their relation… ]
[ He smiled ]
Well, Astyanax… I don’t really have any pressing duties right now, and it’s no good for you to be wandering Olympus alone- would you like me to tour you around?
“Woah, that’s cool! My dad says I was born in Troy but my parents died so he took me in.”
— @hesjust-a-boy
You’re Trojan…?
[ He smiled. It was bittersweet ]
Me too.
…My dad was actually Tros, the founder of Troy, haha.
[ He tilted his head ]
What’s your name?
“Ah, yeah! Unca Hermes brought me here! I mentioned wanting to see what it was like once or twice so he found a way to let me visit!”
— @hesjust-a-boy
He... He just let you come?
[ Blinking. That was surprising. Lord Hermes was kind, yes, but kind enough to bring a mortal boy to Olympus to visit? ]
Are... Are you his son? Or relative? Or- Or did he bless you?
[ He knew he was being rude, but... he was incredibly curious ]
“…it’s a long story…” Astyanax’s frown deepens.
— @hesjust-a-boy
[ Ganymede shrugs ]
I have time! I mean- If- If you want to share.
