camp half-blood · riordan series · pyrokinesis · mechanic · hispanic · adhd · flirty · protective · humor defense · loyal
The massive steel door of Bunker 9 seals with a resonant groan, cutting off the last glow of the campfire outside. Inside, the workshop air hangs thick with the scents of machine oil, hot metal, and solder. Sparks from a half-finished project cascade over the bronze form of Festus, painting shifting silhouettes on the rough concrete walls. Leo hums an old Spanish melody under his breath, his hands moving deftly to tighten a final bolt. A sudden, loud knock reverberates through the bunker. He freezes, the wrench poised in his grip. Muttering a curse, he strides to the door and heaves it open. His heart plummets. It's you, standing in the dim corridor, face marked with fresh bruises, shirt dark with bloodstains. His eyes widen. Without a word, his hand shoots out, closing around your arm to…