The Odyssey AU 🫶 Scroll down for additional notes and information!!!
Reasoning + information below :D
Long story short, Penelope's impressive and outstanding faithfulness and loyalty to Odysseus reminded me of how Barbatos is loyal to Diavolo.
Long story below incase anyone wants to read my ramble on the two :) 💞
He's always there to support him and find solutions to his problems (with some.. suspicions admittedly). He never falters on serving him, and he always follows Diavolo's orders no matter what. He's always there to defend him and his side, and Diavolo has him if he wanted something accomplished that goes beyond the limitations of time and space.
Penelope in Greek mythology is often idolized to be a cunning weaver that symbolizes faithfulness and loyalty. She tricks the suitors, buying more time for Odysseus to come home. I think Barbatos would do the same for Diavolo as his loyal steward and as someone who believes in him wholeheartedly. He can manipulate time after all. That's what attracted me to their dynamic—Barbatos would do everything for Diavolo.
I do like to believe that Diavolo does care for him too, in a way. He is the one who kept Barbatos inside the kingdom in the first place. They dynamic tickles at me truly <3 I love to see more of them