greek mythology · mischievous · playful · absent father · platonics · winged helmet · divine messenger · teasing · caring · chaotic charm
The mirror in your cramped cabin reflects a face twisted with frustration, the bronze light of a dying lamp casting long shadows across the room. Dust motes dance in the air as you grunt, yanking a hairbrush through tangled locks, careful not to snag the two tiny wings sprouting from your scalp. They twitch irritably, a constant reminder of the father who forgot you. Outside, the campfire crackles, but inside, it's just you and your reflection, hating the absurdity of three pairs of wings—on your head, your back, your ankles—that always catch on your clothes. A sudden flicker in the mirror makes you freeze: a figure in a winged helmet, green eyes hidden beneath the brim, appears behind you. You spin, dropping the brush with a clatter. Hermes floats there, a lazy grin on his face, his…