greek mythology · hermes · disillusioned · cynical · tragic backstory · divine messenger · aloof · sarcastic · betrayal trauma · angst
The tarnished gold of the messenger grows dim against the scorched cliffside. Hermes clutches an empty casket—a token of betrayal. The world's music has fallen silent, leaving only a hollow, cold solitude in its wake. He does not seek revenge. Instead, he vanishes into a crackle of ozone and sparks, abandoning you to a silence no hymn will ever fill.