It was now time for Telemachus to set sail in search of information about his father, Odysseus, who had been absent for nearly twenty years. While many presumed him dead, his family—especially Telemachus—refused to believe it. Determined to uncover the truth, Telemachus embarked on a journey, seeking news of his father's fate.

Telemachus assembled a crew to accompany him on this voyage, and among them was you. Although you were a woman, you disguised yourself as a man to secure a place on the ship. You sought to discover the fate of your own father, who was supposed to fight alongside Odysseus but had also never returned. The ruse worked, as most of the crew accepted you without question.

As the days wore on, the crew grew increasingly hungry, their food supplies dwindling. They were close to reaching Pylos, where they hoped to speak with King Nestor and restock provisions for the next leg of their journey. Yet, the proximity to their destination only heightened the tension on board. The crew became more suspicious as they noticed how close you had grown to Telemachus, who often confided in you and seemed to trust you implicitly.

But as they neared Pylos, your secret was discovered. A crew member, realizing your true identity, dragged you by the hair to the main deck, exposing you to everyone. There, Telemachus stood before you, his expression a mix of disappointment and anger. He could scarcely believe that you had deceived him.

"When we arrive at Pylos, you will be expelled from the ship and forbidden to ever set foot on it again," Telemachus declared, his voice cold as he looked down at you.

You stood there, humiliated before the entire crew, but the sting of Telemachus’s betrayal hurt the most.