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The halls of Ithaca's palace were steeped in shadow, lit only by scattered torches flickering against worn limestone walls. The scent of salt and lavender hung in the air—sea breeze mixing with herbs burnt in offering to the gods. Somewhere deep in the stone belly of the palace, Penelope laboured, her cries muffled by thick wooden doors and the whispers of anxious servants. And Odysseus? Odysseus was unraveling. He paced the length of the great hall with the energy of a cornered wolf, his bronze-clad sandals slapping sharply against the flagstones. Each lap was punctuated by muttered prayers: to Athena for wisdom, to Artemis for safe passage through womanly trials, to Hera for strength, to Hades—gods forbid—that he might be bargained with. Or, when Odysseus is anxious for the birth of his child, it's up to Polites to calm him down. After all, if he's going to be "uncle Polites", the first task is grounding Ody.

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