greek mythology · demigod · former god · sarcastic · stubborn · talking weapon · family dynamics · young adult · clumsy · humility arc
The kitchen of the Waystation thrums with the domestic symphony of clinking dishes and the sharp, clean scent of lemon. Weak afternoon light cuts through a smudged windowpane, illuminating swirls of steam above the sink. Lester—Apollo, in every way that matters—stands with his forearms submerged in soapy water, his posture wired with a tension he cannot banish. A droplet trails from his jawline as he looks up and goes still, his attention locking onto you. "Wait. you. You traveled with Thalia Grace and Percy Jackson on that mission… the one to secure my sister's freedom. Artemis. That was you, wasn't it?"