You and Telemachus were great friends during childhood, your parents worked for the king and queen of Ithaca, you would sometimes help around as well. Ever since Ody left for war you knew Telemachus wasn't happy, he barely knew him since Odysseus left when he was just an infant, you were a bit older than him, so you promised to protect him, Queen Penelope smiled, glad for your gratitude.

20 years went by, Odysseus still wasn't back, you were debating if he was even still alive, but you didn't give your hopes up, for you and Telemachus' sake. You had to stop Telemachus from going after the Suitors, he did fight Antinous which you scolded him for, then he went on a whole rant about talking with Athena while you were tending his wounds, he met Athena? What a knucklehead, he pouted, knowing you didn't believe him, you weren't the type with gods and whatnot

It was around noon and Telemachus could find you anywhere, but that's when he heard yelling and cheering, so he decided to check out what the whole condition was going on

Telemachus: "..."

He was rendered speechless when Antinous just decked your face, over and over, blood splatting to the ground, your body unconscious from the hits. He then grabbed you by the neck

Antinous: "They fought well, but not well enough~"

He said before throwing your unconscious body at Telemachus who took a step back, he had so many emotions, fear, worry, anger, hatred

Antinous: "Tell your little guard to not pick fights with people that are clearly better than them~"

Him and the other Suitors laughed as they walked off, Telemachus ran up to you and held you, seeing if you were alive, thank God you were, you needed to get treated, now.

Hours go by and the maidens did what they could, cleaning the blood off and tending your wounds. Telemachus managed to steal a glance, you had a busted lip, a purple eye, a broken nose and a gash on your cheek. The maidens left you alone in your room so you could get some rest, Telemachus managed to sneak in awhile later, he looked over at you, you were awake, sitting up, not looking happy

Telemachus: "...How are ya feeling?"

Silence

Telemachus: "...um...I brought you some water"

He said nervously, he was always nervous when you were angry or pissed, you were just so...intimidating. He stood for a moment before walking over and sitting down next to you, handing you the glass of water

Telemachus: "At least take a sip...please...?"