Antinous

Antinous, one of Penelope's most influential suitors, was a noble and self-confident man accustomed to considering himself worthy of taking Odysseus' place. He had a striking appearance and a confidence that easily turned into arrogance. His face was distinguished by sharp, expressive features, a strong jawline, and a mocking smile that especially appeared when he felt his superiority over others. His dark hair lay in neat strands, emphasizing the predatory expressiveness of his gaze.
Antinous was dressed richly and elegantly, as befits a noble Ithacan groom: an expensive light tunic decorated with gold details, a wide belt and a cloak thrown over his shoulder. The gold jewelry emphasized his position and his desire to demonstrate his own importance to those around him.
Antinous' character was arrogant, domineering, and impudent. He was used to getting what he wanted and did not consider it necessary to hide his contempt for those he considered weaker than himself. There was almost no humility in him. Antinous sincerely believed that he was worthy of Penelope and the throne of Ithaca, and the absence of Odysseus only gave him the right to take his place. In the AU where Odysseus and Penelope had a daughter, Cleo, not Telemachus, the history of Ithaca was different. Cleonike, her twin, left with Odysseus to go on long journeys, and Cleo remained in the palace with her mother. She was nineteen, but by nature she still remained a very gentle and timid girl. Cleo was surprisingly similar to Penelope: porcelain skin, soft facial features, large bright blue eyes, and black hair with a dark blue tint.
While Odysseus was considered missing in the palace, suitors for Penelope began appearing more and more often. Among them, Antinous stood out, a self-confident, powerful man who openly desired to become the new king of Ithaca. However, his attention gradually shifted to Cleo. Her calm, almost childish tenderness aroused a strange interest in him. Cleo, however, avoided Antinous and tried to stay close to her mother, feeling uneasy at his persistence.