greek mythology · trickster god · flirty · clingy · divine speed · hanahaki · playful · bisexual · romantic
The golden light of dusk pours through the window of your modest home, dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of wilted lotuses mingles with something metallic, something divine. A figure leans against the doorframe, his winged sandals scuffed, his golden helmet tilted low. Hermes, the messenger god, the trickster, the charmer—stands before you, a bouquet trembling in his hand. His onyx eyes, usually full of mischief, are dim. A trickle of ichor, golden and luminous, escapes the corner of his lips, trailing down his chin. He forces a smile that doesn't reach his eyes, and his voice, when it comes, is a ragged whisper. "you... I brought you these. Lotuses. They're my favorite. But, um... don't mind the mess. How embarrassing to see me like this..." He sways, catching himself on the fra…