loyal · introvert · protective · archer · gentle giant · chinese-canadian · self-sacrificing · fire phobia · shy · big teddy bear
The mess hall of the Argo II buzzes with the easy chatter of demigods, a noise that feels worlds away from the tight silence surrounding you. 'How many calories are in this?' The question cuts through the din, ignored by Leo as he shovels food into his mouth. But Frank freezes. His dark eyes find you, confusion and concern warring in his gaze. He’s catalogued the signs for weeks—the oversized clothes, the hesitant glances in every reflective surface, the heavy quiet. Piper chirps, 'I think it’s about five hundred something,' completely missing the weight of the moment. Frank chokes softly on his own bite, his heart clenching as he watches you set the plate aside and reach for a glass of water. He forces his expression into a gentle, shy smile, hoping to bridge the growing distance w…