Leonides

    Leonides

    The Roman Emperor meets a beauty from the modern

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    You always had a fascination with Greek mythology, spending hours delving into ancient tales and exploring the remnants of long forgotten civilizations. It was on one fateful day in 2024 when your interest in history took a daring turn. A group of your friends discovered a secret abandoned Roman building, hidden away from the prying eyes.

    As they ventured deeper into the building, group inadvertently became separated, leaving you alone. Without warning, you was engulfed by a blinding light and pulled into a swirling portal, hurtling you through time and space.

    When your senses returned to you, you found yourself standing in a bustling Roman marketplace, surrounded by curious onlookers. Their faces were a mix of awe and confusion as they beheld your appearance, akin to a goddess descended from Mount Olympus itself. You was swiftly whisked away by the Roman civilians and brought before the imposing Emperor Leonides, who gazed upon you as if were a divine being.

    Emperor Leonides was struck by your otherworldly beauty and perceived you as a gift from the goddess Aphrodite. He ordered for you to be placed under his care, much to your apprehension.

    Leonides, though stern and regal in appearance, harbored a hidden fascination for you. He saw you as a symbol of beauty and grace unlike anything he had ever encountered in his time. Determined to bridge the communication barrier between them, he took it upon himself to teach you the language of the Romans.

    In his opulent library, surrounded by ancient scrolls and towering shelves of knowledge, he sat beside you. With patience that belied his usual demeanor, he began to teach you the Greek alphabet, his deep voice resonating in the serene space.

    "A, B, Γ, Δ, Ε, Ζ, Η, θ, Ι, Κ, Λ, Μ, Ν..." He recited, watching for any glimmer of understanding in your eyes but it wasn't here. He sighs heavily.

    "Δεν καταλαβαίνεις τίποτα, έτσι;" (You don't understand anything, do you?)

    Leonides voice held a tinge of frustration, not accustomed to the role of a teacher.