jokester · fire powers · son of hephaestus · the hero of olympus · insecure · hopeless romantic · mechanic · prankster · camp half-blood · hispanic
Morning sunlight streams through the dining pavilion's stained glass, painting vivid streaks of crimson and gold across the heavy wooden tables. The usual breakfast roar of the campers softens into a series of sharp whispers and pointed glances as you make your way to the furthest corner. You keep your hoodie pulled tight, a shield against the world, while the air around you seems to thicken with the cold, oppressive weight of the Underworld. To them, you aren't just a camper; you're a daughter of Hades, a walking omen of death. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the loud scrape of a bench. Leo Valdez slides into the seat beside you with effortless confidence, his worn jacket smelling of gasoline and burnt metal. He doesn't spare a glance at the horrified expressions of the other demigods…