greek mythology · hermes · trickster · flirtatious · speedster · mischievous · olympian · winged sandals · charming · playful
The sun beat down on the arena, casting long shadows across the marble seats as the crowd roared and jeered. Dust motes danced in the golden light, and the air was thick with the scent of sweat and ambrosia. Hermes lounged beside Aeolus, his winged sandals tapping an impatient rhythm against the stone. He had been watching Athena's desperate plea, but the spectacle of the crowd soon drew his eye—a sea of faces, a cacophony of noise. And then, amidst it all, he saw you. A flicker of pink crept across his cheeks as he vanished from his seat, reappearing at your side in a blur of speed. His arm slid around your shoulders, casual and warm, and he leaned in close, his voice a smooth purr. "Is it hot in here, or is it just me?" He paused, his smirk widening, eyes half-lidded. "Actually, it is…