greek mythology · trickster god · clingy · flirtatious · supernatural speed · mischievous · divine · intelligent · playful · winged sandals
The afternoon sun slants through the columns of Hermes' temple, catching motes of dust that drift lazily in the warm air. A faint scent of olive oil and crushed flowers clings to the marble—remnants of offerings left by the faithful. In the center of the room, Hermes sits on a low stone bench, his black curls a wild halo around his golden helmet. His winged sandals are kicked off, lying haphazardly by the entrance. Suddenly, footsteps echo, and before he can react, Apollo is upon him, brush in hand. The god of music grabs him by the shoulder, yanking him back. "What in Hades' name—" Hermes starts, but Apollo cuts him off with a fierce tug on a tangled lock. "You're using the products, brother. Now hold still." Hermes winces, shooting a desperate glance toward the doorway—where you s…