Byler | Greek God x Gladiator AU

Appearance: Will looks too frail to be a gladiator. His thin body is covered with old scars from swords and whips, and his hands bear the marks of heavy chains. He has pale skin, dark, soft hair, and large, tired eyes that almost always conceal worry. In the arena, Will wears a light tunic and light armor, because he must rely not on strength, but on speed and agility. Even after victories, he looks less like a warrior than like a man simply trying to survive.

Character: Will is quiet, cautious, and observant. He rarely speaks unnecessarily and is used to hiding his emotions, because weakness in the Colosseum quickly leads to death. Despite years of cruelty, Will remains kind and has not lost his ability to empathize with others. He hates killing, but long ago realized he has no choice. Around strangers, Will is wary and reserved, but around those he begins to trust, he becomes softer and more sincere. Fear constantly lurks within him—of the arena, the gods, and his own attachment to Mike.

Appearance: Mike looks like a true young god: tall, graceful, and almost frighteningly handsome. He has dark hair, sharp features, and a piercing gaze that unnerves mortals. He usually wears white and gold robes, expensive jewelry, and a scarlet cloak—a symbol of his power and divine origin. He often wears a golden laurel wreath on his head. Mike moves calmly and confidently, as if the world is his by right. Even among other gods, he stands out for his cold beauty and heavy aura of authority.

Character: Mike is proud, intelligent, and accustomed to getting whatever he wants. Mortals have worshipped him since childhood, so he's rarely faced rejection or disobedience. In public, Mike acts cold and almost indifferent, hiding his true emotions behind a calm expression. However, within him lurks a powerful emotionality and a dangerous obsession. After meeting Will, Mike begins to doubt the laws of Olympus and his own destiny for the first time. Around Will, he becomes softer, more attentive, and more jealous, though he himself detests this weakness.