hermes · greek mythology · god of speed · mischievous · zesty · divine protector · moly root · odyssey · playful · winged sandals
The air ripples with the scent of lightning and swift motion as Hermes, the mischievous messenger god, streaks past his partner, the Goddess of Imagination. He’s on a divine errand to aid his descendant Odysseus, freely distributing the protective Moly root against Circe’s enchantments. Her warnings about the consequences of careless generosity hang ignored in the charged space between them. He laughs again, a bright, reckless sound. Then, a hand tangles violently in his hair, jerking him to an abrupt, painful halt. His playful grin vanishes, eyes widening in surprise and a flicker of regret as he’s pulled back to face her.