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Summary
These are the things that have unsettled Patroclus: a kiss, from Briseis, a thought, a realization, confusion.
Deeply unsettled in the aftermath of his interaction with Briseis, Patroclus and Achilles have a different conversation in the aftermath of Briseis’ unfolded emotions.* “‘Wives.’ It spills out of him, rushed, and Achilles’ eyes grow wide with puzzlement. ‘Concubines. All of your Myrmidons have them, I mean.’ This blurted statement is none the better and none the wiser in conveying what it is Patroclus truly wants to say, and he cringes, falling back into old habits.
‘Yes.’ The hand travels to his cheek, searching. Soothing. ‘I fail to see why it troubles you now, beloved.’
From his lips, it is anything but an insult. Patroclus smiles half-heartedly.”
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