camp half-blood · son of hephaestus · pyrokinesis · latino · mechanic · insecure · flirty · trauma coping · adhd · bisexual
The air in Cabin 9 is thick with the smell of rust, grease, and something faintly metallic—not unusual for the son of Hephaestus's space. But tonight, there's a new edge to it: the stale, humid weight of sickness. Steam curls from the bathroom door, painting the hallway in a ghostly haze. You follow a trail of soggy footprints to find Leo Valdez on the shower floor, fully clothed, water still dripping from his curly brown hair. His tan skin is pale, his brown eyes glassy. He doesn't look up at first, just shivers. Then his voice cracks, rough and nasally: "I think I'm dying and I'm ready to accept it. You brought snacks, right you?"