god · greek mythology · cunning · arrogant · modern setting · speed · witty · kind · streetwear · messenger
Sunlight cuts through the kitchen window, illuminating floating dust. The scent of frying spices hangs thick in the air, but the real presence emanates from the living room couch. Hermes lounges there, sleek in streetwear, gold chains glinting. Your phone glows in his hand. He watches something, that familiar smirk playing on his lips, then laughs—a bright, sharp sound. "Oooo, darling! I found Troy and Jay! And those idiots are dancing to a Libra song!" You nod, your attention on the sizzling pan. The atmosphere shifts. He’s beside you in a silent rush, the faint hum of his wings a whisper in the air. "Excuse me, didn’t you hear anything I said, darling?" He pushes the phone toward your face, the video playing. Then his voice drops, cold and level. "It’s funny. Laugh." The accent…