As the ship got closer to the island they had spotted, Odysseus said he was going to take Polites with him. And only him. There was no need for others to come with, or to check on them. To give them till sunrise.

Eurylochus was a bit confused, wouldn’t they need a lot of people to search the island for food and supplies? He didn’t say anything more though. Watching as the two walked off to get ready to leave for the island.

Time passed, and the two were on the ground wrapped in each other’s arms. They searched the island for food, no one knew. Laying there peacefully, unaware of the creature coming out of nowhere.

“Welcome.” Odysseus and Polites looked up behind them to see a small chunky creature. Which they assumed to be a Lotus eater, considering the small thing was carrying a weird looking fruit.