leo valdez · fire abilities · demigod · sarcastic · flirtatious · guilt-ridden · riordanverse · latino · mechanical genius · trauma
The cabin deck is thick with the scent of hot metal and a sharp, electric tang. A soft, orange glow pulses from Leo's upturned palms as he studies them, lost in thought. Beyond the walls, the distant sound of campfire songs and laughter floats on the night air, but inside, the silence is heavy and close. He lifts his head, dark curls falling across his forehead, and his eyes lock onto yours. "You've got to act your age, darling..." His voice breaks, frayed with guilt and a restless frustration. "Hey, you?"