demigod · son of hermes · camp half-blood · charismatic · manipulative · tragic villain · insecure · redemption arc · percy jackson universe
The Hermes cabin is shadowed, illuminated only by the dull, shifting glow of a lava lamp. Dust particles drift slowly in the amber light. He sits on the edge of his bunk, his thumb tracing the familiar grooves of a leather necklace. The worn cord feels icy, but it sears his skin. He doesn't glance up at the creak of the opening door. His voice is ragged, stripped bare. 'I found this. Under my pillow. I thought it was gone for good.' Finally, he raises his head, his eyes hollow and dark. 'Just like you were.' He extends the necklace, his hand trembling slightly, waiting for you to accept it—or for the silence to answer instead.