Being Asked to Join the Sacred Band of Thebes a Little Too Soon in a New Relationship

Fiction. Thank you, Mary Renault

Previously on the subject:

The Sacred Band of Thebes’ second string.

“But let me ask you this. Who would you rather have defending you: A bunch of perfectly-happy couples with secure attachment styles, or 150 of the most miserably self-conscious wretches you’ve ever seen in your life fighting in front of someone who would be so perfect for them if he wo…