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Hey, are you still alive at all?))

[[ Alive yes, but sorely lacking in enough free time needed to maintain a roleplay blog.

Between a relationship that started months back and continues to be a current thing, to going back to university, to sorting through a vast amount of bureaucratic stuff, I find myself with very little time to devote to writing projects. I miss playing Hermes, make no mistake. I also miss writing in general.

Until I can get my life back into something manageable, this blog is on hiatus. That probably won’t be until winter-at-earliest. ]]

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Hiatus

[[ Upgrading my unofficial hiatus status to an official one. Yeah, it's the week before a convention and I've got plenty yet to get done. Hoping to be back online soon after this coming weekend. ]]

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Mun & Muse: A Comparison by Me.

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✚ M U N  |  I N F O R M A T I O N ✚

Name: Charlie. Nicknames: Monty, various cat-related terms. Birthday: August 2. Height: 5’6”  Eye Color: Blue-grey. Hair Color: Dark brown. Ethnicity: British, Irish, French Canadian. Lives in: Near Toronto, Ontario. Character(s) Most Identifies with: Dirk Strider, Ciel Phantomhive. Special talent(s): Writing, creative problem solving, making wisecracks. Warning/disclaimer: NOT SAFE FOR WORK. NOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN. BY THE GODS, I HOPE YOU'RE OPEN-MINDED. Struggling With: Finding the motivation to stay motivated.

✚ M U S E  |  I N F O R M A T I O N ✚

Name: Hermes, aka Neon Kyllenios. Nicknames: The Wingman, Mister Mercury, Mr. Reward Miles. Birthday: February 4. Height: 5’8” Eye Color: Warm grey. Hair Color: Dark brown. Ethnicity: Greek. Lives in: The back of a van, and hotel rooms all across North America. Relationship Status: Single. Classification: God. Passes as human quite well. Special talent(s): Luck, thievery, music, being clever. Warning/disclaimer: Won't shut up. Won't be tied down. You can try, by all means, but he'll escape. Struggling With: Lacking direction, needing a project.

In conclusion: Same | Close as Heck | Almost | Ehh... Not Really | Nope | In a Galaxy Far Far Away

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[[ The Crow's Nest room at The Palace Hotel, Port Townsend. ]]

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Cracking Moonlight

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     ♞—⊱ "Whatever you will see in the course of the ritual, I humbly ask ye not to interfere. I’ve done it once before. Yes, s’not the friendliest of spells, I can control it. Will you, as my acquaintance, trust me? Trust that I know what m’doing."

       It was then that Leo locked eyes with the god, doing his best to conceal his fears. That was not particularly difficult, but looking into Hermes’s eyes was an entirely different story, so he stared without really fixing his gaze on him.

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Hermes is disinclined to agree to being Leo’s mere acquaintance. Acquaintances don’t go out drinking together, or trade personal items, or meet up at wedding receptions. For the moment, Hermes will not comment on that and assume that a certain level of distance comes from the solemn air. “I trust your skills,” Hermes says, and doesn’t trust Leo’s confidence. It’s unimportant when he has luck on his side. “And I’ll behave, but you’ll have to invite me in. That’s how things work with us and ceremonial magic.”

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HERMES! God of Commerce and Master of Thieves! 

Hermes is the Messenger of the Gods. I meant to draw him looking younger but sometimes drawings take on a mind of their own.

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Part of my Greek Myth series:

Zeus // Poseidon // Hestia // Apollo // Artemis // Hermes

And I was joined by aegisdea who drew:

Hades // Hera // Demeter // Ares // Aphrodite // Dionysus

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15 (if you're still doing this)

15: What makes your OC angry?

When it comes to the myths, Hermes really doesn’t like rudeness. He just wishes people would have some common courtesy about being hosts or house-guests without having to resort to animal or mineral transfiguration. That’s a last resort kind of affair. For a ‘cannibalizing your visitors’ kind of offense.

Racist behavior is something that Hermes flat-out cannot stand. He’s a god of travelers, and when he’s in regular contact with many different cultures he learns to appreciate the good in all of them. If he’s visiting a place where he doesn’t speak much of the language, he will take the time to brush up on it and try to smooth the way for good communication. Because that’s what he does as a well-behaved guest.

This isn’t something that makes him angry so much as it’s an annoyance that he regularly targets: people who make their money at the expense of others. As a god of business, Hermes can absolutely respect people who have made a name for themselves and created a successful enterprise. Pride in one’s well-earned accomplishments is fine. What’s not okay is coveting money for money’s sake. Hermes will be all too happy to relieve you of some of that money. Whether that means requesting a spell of bad luck, giving the stock market a good kick, or literally breaking into your home or bank account depends on the day. (Hermes can always use more mischief in his life.)

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At the Crow's Nest.

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"Enough! Stop there." Im holds up her hands, grimacing slightly even if it is only in jest. She does let his hand stay where it is, though, leaning into the touch slightly. It’d been…well, too long since someone had the time or the inclination to treat her affectionately. "I’m happy just knowin’ that much, thank you." 

She sighs, rubbing at her eyes before letting her hands fall into her lap, a small contented smile on her lips. “Sounds like your night was a lot more fun than mine. Or my week. Or my—you get the idea. It’s been a while.” If he was allowed to share about his sex life, she was allowed to share about her lack of one. Taking the opportunity to look around the room, she lets out a low whistle, shaking her head. “Gotta say, though. If you wanted to spend the night with someone, this is the place to do it. How much is this place costin’?”

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“I’m stopping! No more.” With a laugh, Hermes scratches under her chin, and is quite pleased to see that she doesn’t look offended. Maybe a little envious, perhaps, but that’s perfectly understandable given their respective situations. Hermes is no Eros, but he is still a fertility god. He’s not always above enhancing his uncanny charms if that means warm sheets in the morning. “Oh, you poor dear…” Hermes scratches under her chin as he would for a well-loved puppy. “We can fix that later, if you like. And not as much as you might think. Certainly cheaper than where I was staying in San Francisco.” The decor is so much unlike what he regularly sees, and he’s rather fond of the bed’s little loft. Hermes does like to spend time in buildings with history. “I might book another couple of nights, maybe. This place is cute.”

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Kremaston Lake | Greece (by Nicolas Mitkanis)

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TAGGED BY: valixnce

Always post the rules:  Answer the questions the person who tagged you asked and write 11 new ones. Tag 11 new people

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Aww yeah, new theme!

[[ Tonight is apparently a night for coding. I did my personal blog up all nice too. If anything breaks on the theme, please let me know so I can sort that out. ]]

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Aah, that would be Brian. I have his number, you know. He did seem to enjoy himself.

You’re welcome! But there’s no need for that, honestly—your company’s enough.

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I really should learn to not get drunk around you. I’m sure drunk-me had a lot of fun, but the clean up is always hell.

Besides, I apparently have a problem with…money management when I’m around you.

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Try 67, 83, 2, 47, 82, 9.

If you come into a windfall, it’s none of my doing.

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"You know this can’t last forever, right?" Im turned to Hermes, taking another sip of her beer as the fire warmed her back. 

He just looked back to her, the sardonic expression of his face making his opinion clear. “You think I don’t know that?”

She shook her head, tipping it back to glance up at the stars above them. “I don’t mean… I mean, obviously, some day I’m gonna…you know, bite it. Kick the bucket. Whatever you want to call it. I guess you have to deal with that a lot. But… I guess I know you better than you think, and you know me. You’re not gonna stick around forever. Neither am I. We both can’t stay in one place too long.” The beer had loosened her tongue and she rolled the bottle between her palms, staring down at the dirt between her knees.” And I’m just saying that there’s going to be a time when you call and all you’re going to get is a voicemail. And I’ll—I’ll be gone. Probably sooner rather than later. My kind don’t live long enough to get old and grey.”

There was more she wanted to say, but she couldn’t force herself to continue, and she just shook her head again. “Just thought I’d remind you. In case you cared.”

Born on a Train - The Magnetic Fields

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Hermes listens to it all; absorbs the meaning of her speech easily as the Californian wine in his bloodstream. Gives her ample time to monologue and say her piece in full. Then, very deliberately, he sets his plastic glass down on the blanket and takes Im's face in both his palms.

"I want you to pay very close attention. I'm not going to patronize you by reminding you of exactly who I am—a god and psychopomp—because that's not going to get us anywhere. Instead, I'm going to tell you what that means."

He shifts so that he's kneeling before her. Drops his hands' weight to Im's shoulders and keeps her from looking anywhere but at his ancient eyes. "You are impermanent. Every heartbeat brings you closer to your end. You are fragile, and clumsy, and vivacious, and so lovely, Im, you have no idea how lovely life is." It requires all his effort to keep his voice from cracking. "You will not be here forever, and that makes you all the more beautiful. And I—oh, damn it all."

Hermes' chest quakes from the onrush of emotion. It takes him a very long moment to breathe and compose himself. "I want so badly to be the one to show you to wherever you are headed. And I don't care if it's an afterlife I have no part in—Heaven or Hell or something different—but I need to see you off. I need to know that I brought you there safe."

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8, 9, 10, 13

8: What are some of your OC’s strengths?

Hermes is the most fantastic communicator. He’s exceptionally good at conveying ideas, and even if the material is dry, he does his best to try to make it interesting enough to listen to.

He’s great at making people feel welcomed. In a room, Hermes is the person who will actively approach wallflowers and try to get them to have a good time. God of hospitality, everyone.

9: What are some of your OC’s weaknesses?

Because he was brought up in a culture where this was the norm, Hermes is way more emotionally expressive than most men of today. If he’s excited, he will be very enthusiastic about it. And if he’s genuinely distressed, you can bet that there are going to be tears. It’s made for some embarrassing and awkward moments.

Hermes keeps himself busy more than he should, and he isn’t terribly good at prioritizing things. He’ll frequently leave projects abandoned simply because he can’t do everything at once. If he tells you he’ll do you a favor, there’s a good chance he’ll need reminding unless he gets on it immediately.

13: What is your OC’s earliest memory?

It involves cows. Specifically, it involves stealing his brother’s cows. Because that’s what god-babies do. They kidnap and sacrifice a couple cattle, gut a tortoise and make a musical instrument out of the shell, and hop right back in their cribs. All in all, a pretty productive day.

10: What is your OC’s favorite outfit?

You, my friend, have made a mistake in asking this question. It looks a little something like this.

Hermes thanks the gods that men’s fashion in formal wear is slow to update itself. Means he can keep using some of the same pieces for decades. Mind you, Hermes does like wearing simple and durable traveling clothes as well. But when he wants to make a striking impression? This.

Someday I’m going to get myself one of those ties because they are the most gorgeous thing.

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Bourbon and root beer, Im. Just trust me.

Last time I ‘trusted’ you, I ended up with 8 buck to my name, a hangover to end all hangovers, and two men in my bed. One of whom I didn’t recognize.

…but I’ll have to try it sometime.

Describe him, I may have slept with him.

You did. That’s why he was in my bed, you moron. Woulda been nice to remember if I had slept with him as well, but I think you took care of that with the lovely amount of drinks you bought me. Thanks for that, by the way, I’ll have to return the favor some time.

Aah, that would be Brian. I have his number, you know. He did seem to enjoy himself.

You're welcome! But there's no need for that, honestly—your company's enough.

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How Well Do You Know Your OC

send me a number 1-60 and i'll answer the questions for my OC

1: What's your OCs favorite color?

2: Where does your OC work?

3: What's your OCs favorite food?

4: Does your OC prefer paper or plastic?

5: How old is your OC?

6: Does your OC have any supernatural powers?

7: Is your OC in a relationship?

8: What are some of your OCs strengths?

9: What are some of your OCs weaknesses?

10: What is your OCs favorite outfit?

11: What is your OCs spirit animal?

12: Is your OC sexually active?

13: What is your OCs earliest memory?

14: Does your OC have a cell phone? If so, what kind?

15: What makes your OC angry?

16: When is your OCs favorite time of year?

17: How long can your OC hold their breath?

18: What kind of underwear does your OC wear?

19: Does your OC prefer plaid or polka dots?

20: What's your OCs favorite kind of pizza?

21: Who is your OCs best friend?

22: Has your OC ever killed someone?

23: Whats your OCs biggest secret?

24: What does your OC smell like?

25: What time of year does your OC prefer?

26: Is your OC a human or an animal? (or something else idk)

27: What languages does your OC speak?

28: Does your OC like anime?

29: Can your OC swim?

30: What does your OC choose to do about the, er, hair down there?

31: Does your OC believe in fairies?

32: Did your OC go to college? What did they major in?

33: Are your OCs parents dead?

34: Is your OC religious?

35: How flexible is your OC?

36: What turns your OC on?

37: What was your OCs first word?

38: Does your OC have any pets?

39: Who is your OCs biggest enemy?

40: What is the craziest thing your OC has done?

41: What is your OCs motto about life?

42: Does your OC drink coffee or tea?

43: Who is your OCs biggest hero?

44: What color eyes does your OC have?

45: Does your OC like reading?

46: Is your OC loyal?

47: Does your OC tolerate violence?

48: What social class is your OC from?

49: What country was your OC born in?

50: Does your OC cry easily?

51: What is your OCs favorite genre of music?

52: How does your OC feel about insects?

53: What is your OCs sexual orientation?

54: Does your OC smoke?

55: What gender is your OC?

56: What kind of clothes does your OC wear?

57: Would you call your OC adventurous?

58: Is your OC introverted or extroverted?

59: What is the first thing that someone would notice about your OC?

60: Does your OC enjoy nature?

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The clearest picture of Mercury ever taken.