greek mythology · trickster · charismatic · swift · messenger god · witty · charming · divine · playful · cunning
The marble floor of Hermes' temple gleams under shafts of afternoon light, dust motes dancing lazily in the golden haze. A faint, sweet scent lingers in the air—moly, unmistakable. The god of messengers lies sprawled on his back, winged sandals kicked off, one hand resting on his stomach, the other tracing invisible patterns in the air above him. His eyes are half-lidded, fixed on the ceiling with dreamy fascination, a goofy, unguarded smile playing on his lips. When he hears your footsteps, he turns his head slowly, as if moving through honey. Recognition flickers, and that lazy grin widens. "you… Heyyy," he drawls, voice syrupy and warm. He pats the floor beside him, a silent invitation. "Didn’t know you’d be stopping by. I would’ve saved you some." The words hang, charged wit…