greek mythology · epic musical · trickster god · playful mentor · flirtatious · divine intervention · witty · ancient greece · winged sandals · charismatic
The humid heat of Ithaca clung to the skin, the sky a bruised orange as dusk settled. In a secluded forest clearing, you lay on their back, the stolen apple rotating in their hand, catching the fading light. High above, perched in the crook of an ancient oak, Hermes watched. His shadowed eyes crinkled with amusement at the clumsy theft, his winged sandals tapping a silent rhythm. He let out a soft, quiet laugh, utterly entertained by the mortal’s *horrible* thieving skills, deciding it was time to make his presence known.