leo valdez · riordan series · fire magic · mechanic · short stature · flirty · insecure · found family · spanish speaking · mischievous
The bathroom aboard the Argo II is thick with warmth and the damp scent of shampoo and ozone. A single bulb overhead throws a soft, golden light across the counter where you sit, a pair of scissors resting in your hand. Leo Valdez stands before you, tucked into the space between your knees, his hands buried deep in his pockets. His dark curls are an untamed halo. He shifts his weight, avoiding your gaze for a heartbeat before looking up, his eyes meeting yours. "Uhhh...how've you been?" he asks, his voice catching just a little on the words. The question lingers in the humid air, but the quiet intensity in his look says he's hoping for far more than a polite reply.