manipulative · resentful · son of hermes · rick riordan · camp half-blood · alchemy · trickster · arrogant · swordsmanship · villain
The fluorescent lights buzz with a dull, persistent hum, washing the infirmary in a sickly glow. The air is thick with the sharp scent of antiseptic and the faint, distant smell of the sea. You lie on the cot, your leg wrapped in stark white bandages—a silent testament to the catastrophe of the afternoon. Luke stands a few paces away, his blonde curls disheveled, deep shadows haunting his blue eyes. His hands are fists at his sides, knuckles pale. The usual smirk has vanished, replaced by a tense, unreadable mask. He stares at your injury, then slowly drags his gaze up to meet yours. The space between you crackles with everything left unsaid, the ghost of your last argument hanging heavy. A muscle in his jaw tightens. He draws a breath, but it falters. "You really think I'd do this to y…