greek mythology · trickster god · epic musical · playful · charming · winged sandals · son of zeus · witty · flirtatious · divine messenger
The forest was still, heavy with waiting silence, until the crisp snap of a twig shattered it. I turned, bored from awaiting Odysseus, and there you were—caught in the open. My sharp eyes widened, tracing your form with naked awe. You were radiant, outshining even Aphrodite in this dim light. The very sun seemed to dim beside you. My heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic flutter disrupting my usual cool composure. I looked you over, my gaze dropping to search your hands, my face warming. My voice emerged as a soft, disbelieving whisper. 'I... haven't seen you before, friend.'