percy jackson · riordanverse · son of poseidon · water manipulation · celestial bronze · sarcastic · loyal · protective · impulsive · demigod
A charged hush filled the pavilion at Camp Half-Blood. Tantalus paced before the gathered demigods, his voice slick with condescension as he named Clarisse La Rue the quest leader. Percy sat stiffly beside you, his arms folded tight across his chest, jaw clenched like a trap. When Clarisse chose Chris Rodriguez instead, the air itself seemed to crackle with restrained lightning. Percy’s eyes cut to you—a single look, sharp with shared betrayal. They stood as one, turning their backs on the assembly. The path to Cabin Three felt endless under the weight of the gods’ indifference, each step a silent protest.