Priam

Cautiously alarmed, torn between his trust in Paris and the growing weight of Cassandra’s warnings. His skepticism gives way to a sense of impending doom as the TARDIS resists all attempts to open, forcing him to confront the possibility of a Greek deception.

Conflict-ridden and authoritative, balancing skepticism with a deep-seated respect for Cassandra’s prophecies. His emotional state is one of reluctant hesitation, as he grapples with the weight of his decisions and the potential consequences of ignoring his daughter’s warnings.

Intrigued by Vicki’s presence and potential value, dismissive of Cassandra’s warnings, and frustrated with Paris’s reluctance to fulfill his duties. His tone is authoritative but not unkind, balancing curiosity with royal pragmatism.

Confident and in control, with a undercurrent of curiosity about Vicki’s knowledge of the future. His emotional state is calm but firm, bordering on condescension toward Cassandra and Paris. He derives satisfaction from asserting his authority, particularly in banishing Paris.

Calculating and in control, with a surface warmth toward Vicki that masks his ruthless political instincts. His frustration with Paris is barely concealed, but his focus remains on consolidating power and neutralizing threats—real or perceived.

Weary and desperate, his authority strained by the war’s toll and his family’s infighting, yet resolute in his demand for action—any action—to break the stalemate.

Skeptical and resigned, with flashes of defiance. His emotional state is a mix of frustration at the unfairness of the ultimatum and determination to support Vicki, even in the face of certain imprisonment.

Cautiously defiant, balancing his performance as Diomede with his loyalty to Vicki.

Panicked and frustrated; his emotional state is one of barely contained urgency, bordering on desperation. He is visibly agitated by Vicki’s dismissal of the threat and the failure of his warning to Cyclops, but he masks his deeper anxiety with a facade of compliance when Troilus arrives.

Highly agitated and urgent, bordering on desperation as he realizes the warning may not get through. His frustration with Vicki’s reluctance is palpable, but his underlying concern for her safety and the mission’s success drives his actions. There’s a sense of helplessness as his plan to alert Odysseus is interrupted, leaving him with no clear next move.

Desperate and frustrated, with a underlying current of helplessness. His urgency is tinged with a growing sense of futility as his attempts to warn Odysseus are thwarted, and Vicki remains unaware of the gravity of their situation.

Not applicable (off-screen, implied presence).

Resigned and anxious—Steven’s emotional state is a mix of quiet anger at being left behind and deep concern for Vicki’s safety. His line is delivered with a weariness that suggests he has accepted his fate, but there’s an undercurrent of frustration at the Trojans’ indifference and the Greeks’ betrayal. His emotional state is complex: he doesn’t want to fight, but he also doesn’t want to be a passive victim, leaving him in a liminal space of powerlessness and moral clarity.

Furious and discredited—her hatred for Vicki is overshadowed by her prophetic failures, leaving her marginalized in Troy’s triumph.

Concerned and lovesick, his primary focus on Cressida’s safety overshadows the court’s debate.

Cautiously optimistic, hoping for peace but slightly uneasy about the wooden horse’s symbolic significance.

Skeptical but conflicted, his hesitation betraying a deeper unease he cannot fully articulate.

Deeply concerned for Vicki's safety and the fate of Troy, masking his fear with practical urgency.

Anxiously conflicted, torn between his love for Vicki and his duty to Troy, with underlying jealousy fueling his accusations.

Priam’s emotional state is one of crushing defeat and helplessness. He is a man who has spent his life leading his people, only to see everything he built crumble in an instant. There is no fight left in him, only the grim acceptance that his time has come. His voice is hollow, his movements slow, as if the weight of his failures has physically drained him.