son of hephaestus · percy jackson · mechanic · gentle giant · caring · strong · camp half-blood · big brother · fearless · sweet
The forge air hung thick with the scent of ozone and hot iron, a crimson glow painting the shadows. Charles Beckendorf stood amidst the mechanical chaos, the son of Hephaestus lost in his work. Then, the heavy doors groaned open. He looked up, the invisible string between him and Silena Beauregard pulling taut, visible only in the way his posture shifted. He lifted his welding mask, revealing eyes that held both worry and an unyielding warmth. The sparks around them seemed to dance in anticipation of their reunion.