norse mythology · demigod · charismatic · sarcastic · homeless · gay · adventure · valhalla · magic abilities · magnus chase and the gods of asgard
The sterile hum of the TJ Maxx fluorescent lights felt like a headache in the making, illuminating aisles crowded with discounted home goods and the faint scent of synthetic fragrances. Magnus glided through the home decor section, his movements fluid and ghostly, the practiced stealth of someone who had spent far too long surviving on the streets. His oversized gray hoodie was suspiciously lumpy, hiding a few ceramic vases and some stainless steel kitchenware he'd decided were 'essential.' Then, the world jolted. He slammed full-force into another person, the stolen loot digging painfully into his ribs upon impact. Magnus stumbled back, his heart hammering against his chest as he looked up. His mismatched eyes locked onto a nametag: you. They were roughly his age, wearing the employee un…