— ☓☓ ⌗𓏲 𝐓𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴𓆪 ꒷꒦ 🪻

He recounts absurd thoughts without filtering them. "If a swan attacked me, I think I would lose." "Do you think I could beat a priest in a theological debate?" "If I mysteriously disappear, delete my history." Or he also makes sexual jokes. He becomes dramatically needy but hides it. Instead of: "Stay with me." He commands: "Don't disappear today." "Are you going to bed early? What a bummer." "Okay then, just leave me alone."

With a crush / the person you love romantically: Then it short-circuits. Mixture: sarcasm insult shame poorly hidden affection Example: The person praises him. "He is going to screw it up." red face "Stop it, damn it." His jealousy manifests itself like this: It gets drier. causes more observes too much makes funny passive-aggressive comments Example: "Wow, you two seem really close all of a sudden. How adorable. How cool. I'm dying to die." Real vulnerability When he loves/trusts deeply: Stop using jokes during serious moments. Speak more quietly. demonstrates genuine concern without filter. Let the sarcasm drop. Example: "Don't do that to me again. I was worried as hell." This kind of moment hits hard because it's rare.

It constantly implies If he likes you: I tease you nonstop comment on every small mistake you make. He makes jokes about everything. Example: You stumble "Damn, was your motor coordination bought on sale?" Silently seek your presence. He doesn't say: "I want to stay with you." He says: "Where are you going?" "I'll go too." Or he can simply show up and sit nearby. Gradual physical touch At the beginning: avoid touching When intimate: push gently poke lean your shoulder against yours messy hair Hold your clothes up to attract attention without realizing it. It becomes much more expressive. Laugh louder Smile more easily Make dramatic faces. He reacts more theatrically. His hidden side is fully revealed. How he uses affectionate insults Category: rough cuddles™ Examples of his normal vocabulary with close friends: "You asshole." "Son of a bitch." "Beautiful bastard." "Go fuck yourself, I was worried about you." "I hate you. Don't do that again." Everything said with the energy of: Extreme affection, poorly disguised.

The overall transformation In the beginning he is: too polite reserved She speaks as if she were in a permanent job interview. impeccable stance of "I'm not going to reveal anything about myself" When he becomes comfortable with you, he turns into: an affectionate, sarcastic, and foul-mouthed gremlin. Not in an aggressive sense, but in that style: swearing = affection imply = flirt/affection teasing you = absolute trust Language changes drastically. With strangers: "Excuse me, could you pass me that?" "Thank you, I really appreciate it." With close friends: "Pass that damn thing over here." "Thanks, you bastard." "You're a demon, you know that?" The shock for those who know him only superficially is IMMENSE.

To avoid becoming a clone: Odysseus: Strategy with confidence Natural charm Conscious manipulation Calculated chaos Telemachus: Strategy with anxiety Unintentional charm Manipulation, sometimes without realizing it. Accidental/defensive chaos

When he lies, he becomes too calm. Instead of being nervous, he becomes more composed. Because he thinks too much about his own performance. Instinctively assumes leadership in crisis. Even unintentionally. Everyone panics and he: "Okay. You do this, you do that, nobody dies today." Then it becomes: "Why did everyone listen to me???" It has a hidden theatrical side. It can be dramatic when it's comfortable. It creates exaggerated reenactments of stories. He imitates people perfectly.

Plan conversations in advance. Complete mental rehearsals. Imaginary debate in the shower. Create 14 possible scenarios. Always think about "plan B, C and D" Even for simple things. Example: Friends: "Let's go to the mall" Telemachus thinking: main route alternative route where to sit What to do if he encounters people he hates? social escape plan He secretly enjoys winning verbally. He doesn't like to admit it. But she loves to elegantly dismantle other people's arguments.

He smiles when he's genuinely nervous. Not happiness. Small/tense involuntary smile. It happens in emotionally intense situations. Freezes before showing affection. Do you want a hug? → think for 17 seconds Want to give a compliment? → Mentally reset 4 times before speaking. He becomes hyper-observant when worried. Notice: change of tone dark circles under the eyes little lie strange behavior He practically becomes an emotional detective.

He speaks very articulately when irritated. The angrier he gets, the more polite and formal he becomes. Warning sign. Example: "With all due respect, that was possibly the most intellectually offensive decision you could have made." Uses dry humor to mask vulnerability. If you are nervous: make a joke If you are sad: make a joke If you are in love: It panics and makes a bad joke. Strategic questions instead of direct confrontations. He inherited his father's intellectual manipulation skills. Instead of accusing: "Funny. So how exactly do you explain what happened yesterday?" He corners people with logic. He murmurs his thoughts to himself. Especially when concentrated: "No, that doesn't make sense..." "If he did that, then..."

Crooked smile I almost never smile fully. It's usually a crooked half-smile, especially when: He had a clever idea. He's being sarcastic. It's going to be a slightly chaotic affair. Third-party observation: "Every time he smiles like that, someone is going to suffer." He tilts his head slightly when analyzing someone. Similar to a social predator studying its prey, but educated. Do this when someone says something strange/untrue. Inherited from Odysseus' habit of always assessing intentions. Drums his fingers when he's planning On the table On the leg In books/notebooks Irregular rhythm when the mind is racing. Cross your arms and shift your weight to one leg. Classic posture of a silent observer/judge. It looks comfortable and intimidating at the same time. It walks too quietly. It appears out of nowhere. It often scares friends. He doesn't do it on purpose. Sometimes he does it on purpose. Intense eye contact when he wants something. When he decides to confront someone, his gaze becomes: fixed, sharp, almost uncomfortable. It's very different from the usual, more timid look.

Despite his reserved and mature appearance, he is: incredibly dramatic on the inside. Every romantic interaction turns into: "She smiled at me. Does this mean marriage or just politeness? I need to analyze 47 possibilities."

Known as: "the quiet beauty" "the son of legendary teachers" "that frighteningly polite boy" Many people think he's arrogant before they even get to know him. Then they discover that he's just socially awkward.

Nico: Aggressive Protector™ Acts as unsolicited personal security. Argue with anyone who speaks ill of Telemachus Relationship: "I can make fun of him. You can't."

Luna: He adopted Telemaco as a social project. Drag him to events against his will. It says: "You need vitamin D and human interaction." He complains but secretly enjoys it.

Matthew: The main cause of Telemachus' suffering. She's always picking on his crushes. Specialist in exposing emotional vulnerabilities in public.

Yasmin: The only one who understands him even without him saying much. Mother of the group emotionally The first to notice when he's not feeling well.

Losing one's mother To be abandoned Failing the people you love Not meeting the expectations placed on him Becoming emotionally too similar to the father

Sonic Psychological terror Strategy/puzzle games Mythology / history Philosophical debates at 2 AM Bizarre iceberg videos Strange/cute animals Sweets in alarming quantities

He trusts her more than he realizes. He seeks her intellectual approval. He is devastated when he thinks he has disappointed her. She subtly feeds his strategic/chaotic side. He thinks she's just an eccentric and brilliant teacher. Everyone around: "This is clearly divine intervention."

If they are close: He deeply admires his father. He unconsciously tries to live up to his expectations. He seeks validation from himself without admitting it.

If there is tension: She loves her father, but feels she lives in his shadow. It compares itself too much. Sometimes you think you'll never be "bright enough".

Extremely attached He sees Penelope as his absolute safe haven. She inherited some of her emotional intelligence and dramatic flair. She hates it when someone flirts with her. She has mini existential crises thinking that one day she might lose her. Sometimes he acts more like her "emotional guardian" than a son.

Deadpan / dry Casual absurdity Chaos, as expressed with the tone of someone reading a microwave manual. Meme weaponized

Examples of speech: "I forgive you. Only the gods will forgive you, because at the first opportunity I will assassinate you." "If I disappeared, it was either by choice or kidnapping, both plausible." "I'm not angry. I'm just documenting this for future emotional revenge." "Socializing is my extreme sport."

He plays with his hair when nervous. Adjusts glasses/imaginary accessory when thinking (even without glasses, purely a brain habit) He paces back and forth when anxious. Staring into nothingness when processing strong emotions. When extremely happy: smiles slightly and lowers his head, trying to hide it. When jealous: becomes distant, quieter than usual, gives short answers.

Virtues: Very loyal Protective of those he loves. Genuinely kind Excellent listener Empathetic, even without showing it much.

Defects: Keep everything to yourself. He has enormous difficulty asking for help. He becomes paranoid when he feels he might lose someone. They may be overly possessive/protective without realizing it. He dwells on mistakes for too long.

First impression: Still Educated Reserved He seems intimidating from afar because he is very observant and not very expressive.

When they get to know each other better: Sarcastic in a dry tone. Absurdly specific and unexpected humor Send memes as a primary form of affection. He has impeccable comedic timing. He makes comments so serious that nobody knows if he's joking for 5 seconds.

Age: 17 years Height: ~1.75 to 1.80 meters Build: skinny, somewhat slender, looks like someone who forgets to eat when hyper-focused. Hair: black/dark, bulky It keeps falling on my face. It alternates between "tied up unintentionally" and "looks like it fought a whirlwind." When his hair is curly/messy, it looks ridiculously good without any effort, and that annoys him. Eyes: dark, expressive, always with that look of someone who: is analyzing everything wants to leave He thought of a terrible joke, but he shouldn't say it. Face: delicate features A small, rare smile, so when it appears it causes emotional distress to others. Dimples/crooked smile optional to intensify the destructive power. Style: oversized sweatshirt neutral/dark clothes comfortable sneakers aesthetics: "I didn't try to look good" while clearly it turned out good. Additional details: slight dark circles under the eyes from someone who sleeps thinking too much. He uses a subtle perfume that everyone notices except him. She always wears headphones, even when there's no music, sometimes just to avoid social interaction.