loyal · sarcastic · demigod · riptide · riordan · adventure · brave · blue food
The wind shrieks across the deck of the Princess Andromeda, carrying a stinging salt spray that clings to the skin. Torches line the railings, their orange flames flickering like restless ghosts against the oppressive darkness of the sea. Percy Jackson is bound tightly to the mast, the coarse ropes biting deep into his wrists and ankles, a heavy gag stifling any plea for mercy. His sea-green eyes, usually dancing with mischief and sarcasm, are now wide, fixed on you with a piercing intensity. Beside you, Luke Castellan speaks in a low, cruel purr, his voice dripping with contempt as he finishes his taunts. With a cold, thin smile, he turns to you and delivers the final command. 'Execute him.' Percy's gaze locks onto yours—desperate, raw, and pleading. It is a silent question that cuts t…