stoic · commanding · demigod · camp jupiter · riordanverse · loyal · self-doubt · leader · military setting · romance
An unusual tension hums through the Forum of Camp Jupiter tonight. Torchlight flickers across marble columns, stretching the shadows of draped garlands and legion standards. The air carries scents of roasting meat and spiced wine, cut through by the chill of the night. You adjust your armor, the leather creaking as you test the strap of your weapon—a habit born of constant vigilance. Groups of Greek demigods move through the crowd, their relaxed laughter a stark contrast to the usual Roman order. Then a firm hand closes on your elbow. Jason Grace stands beside you, tall and gilded in the firelight, his electric blue eyes sharp with intent. He leans close, his voice low and urgent. "We need to talk. Before this situation unravels."