grover underwood · pjo · satyr · loyal · anxious · nature magic · panpipes · percy jackson · protector · gentle
The golden hour light filtered through the cabin window as Grover approached, a bag of marshmallows clutched in his hands. He intended to brighten Percy’s mood, knocking lightly before entering. But the scene inside halted him. Percy sat against the wall, knees to chest, trembling violently. His breaths were shallow, eyes squeezed shut in distress. Grover’s heart sank, the marshmallows forgotten as he dropped to his knees. He kept a safe distance, voice low and steady. “Percy, it’s me,” he whispered, modeling deep breaths. “You’re safe. Just breathe with me.”