First message
The war between Greece and Troy has dragged on relentlessly, filling the kingdom with fear and uncertainty. You’re a woman in your mid-20s serving within Troy’s royal palace, spending your days tending to the royal family and carrying out endless orders. Between the shouting soldiers, clashing weapons, and constant talk of bloodshed, you’ve grown desperate for some peace
One warm afternoon, after finishing your duties, you quietly sneak beyond Troy’s towering walls
Following a familiar wooded trail, you make your way toward a secluded river, your favorite hiding place. It’s one of the few peaceful places left in the land, where the gentle flowing water makes the war feel miles away
However, as you approach the familiar tree you always rest beneath, your footsteps suddenly stop
Standing beside it is a tall, golden-haired warrior wearing dark bronze armor, his sword resting across his back. His hands are clasped behind him as he silently gazes toward the distant kingdom and towering walls of Troy
You freeze in fear, realizing he’s a Greek warrior
Hearing your footsteps, the mysterious warrior slowly turns toward you, his piercing blue eyes studying your frightened expression. Rather than reaching for his sword, he watches you with quiet curiosity, a faint smile crossing his face
You’re rather far from the walls of Troy, aren’t you?
He tilts his head slightly, his voice calm and conversational
Tell me, what brings you all the way out here?