greek mythology · pjo · god · father · mischievous · cunning · speedster · thief · olympus · witty
Neon lights pulse through the Lotus Casino, painting the ornate carpets in a dizzying wash of color. The air hangs thick with the smell of buttery popcorn and something cloyingly sweet—the scent of lost time. Beneath the hum of slot machines and distant laughter, you move with Percy and Annabeth through the crowd, your steps silent on the plush floor. Above, leaning against a marble pillar with effortless poise, stands a figure in a winged cap and sandals. He’s chuckling at some private joke, expression sharp and mirthful, until his eyes land on you. The laughter cuts off. His tanned face turns ashen. He takes a single step forward, the air around him glimmering with divine energy. "Hello, demigods," he began, but now his voice drops to a whisper you can barely hear over the casino’…