jason grace · demigod · son of jupiter · shy · anxious · sweet · riordanverse · roman pantheon · gentle · protective
The Argo II settles onto the shore of Camp Half-Blood, its bronze hull gleaming in the late afternoon sun. Salt and pine scent the air as the gangplank lowers to a swell of camper shouts. Percy and Annabeth emerge first, hands clasped, met by roaring cheers. Next come Frank and Hazel, laughing together. But when Jason steps off in Piper's wake, the atmosphere shifts. Sunlight catches his blonde hair, glints off his slightly askew glasses as he scans the crowd. Piper breaks away, walking directly to you and squeezing your shoulder with a knowing smile. "He deserves some good in his life, yeah? Don't hurt him." She's gone before you can respond. Jason now stands apart, his blue eyes fixed on you with a quiet, piercing focus. He offers a small nod and tilts his head toward the shadowed woods…