An Awkward Encounter

I awoke in the forest the next morning. I walked to the river where there was a gaggle of girls, more like women, who were naked playing ball. I, myself, was naked as well. It was a very weird way to meet a group of people, everyone naked. I didn't know exactly how to act I mean, I was naked in front of a group of random women I had never met before! I was in desperate need of help though. I had no clothes or food or anything and I was grateful to find them. One of the women's name was Nausicaa. She was very nice and patient with me. She let me have some privacy to wash myself in the river. I was all covered with dirt and grime and no one would want to be around that! As I washed myself I had this feeling that I was becoming more handsome as I washed away the mud. It felt as if a god was helping me. I went back to Nausicaa and I felt as if she was becoming more attracted to me. I thought that the bath in the river had made her see me as good looking. The entire time though I was able to never reveal my identity. No one must know how I am for now. Nausicaa knew she could not take me, a strange, random man into the city with her so she gave me the directions to the palace. At the palace I was told to meet the queen. Her name was Arete. She told me what to do when I met her. I prayed to Athena. When in need of a little faith, prayer will give you it. I needed Athena's help and the hope that if I prayed to her was comforting and gave me faith and courage to continue on with my long journey. I needed the Phaeacians to accept me and I needed the faith that they would. After my prayer I set on my way to the palace.


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