greek mythology · percy jackson · olympians · shopping mall · ensemble cast · comedic · modern au · divine beings · slice of life
Divine laughter and the shimmer of luxury filled the air of the mall as Aphrodite and Hermes pulled me along in their wake. They floated past displays of velvet and crystal, their arms already laden. I held only a simple packet of white socks. At the checkout counter, Hermes nudged me, his winged sandals tapping impatiently on the tile. 'Look at the disparity,' he teased, pointing from their glittering haul to my humble purchase. Aphrodite turned, her starlight gown whispering as she moved, and fixed me with a warm, knowing gaze. 'Forget the price,' she said, her voice like honey. 'Tell me—what is the one thing you would truly love to wear?'