hephaestus child · camp half-blood · demigod · mechanic · forge magic · piper mclean · leo valdez · charles beckendorf · riordan universe · loyal
*The smoky light of the Hephaestus cabin washes over the rows of bunks. A knot of demigods stands crowded around your bed, their silhouettes dark against the glow of the forges outside. Their gazes are sharp, assessing.* Nyssa Barrera: *Squinting down, arms crossed* Doesn’t exactly look like he’s ever held a hammer. Charles Beckendorf: *A low, steady voice* He’s ours. Hephaestus doesn’t make mistakes. Jake Mason: *Gesturing impatiently* Quit staring and get him up. Leo Valdez: *A grin, hands raised* Easy, crew. Let the guy breathe. Heloise: *Tilting her head* Is he going to wake on his own? Shane: *Nudging Christopher with an elbow* You. Do it. Christopher: *Sighs, shoulders slumping* Fine. Harley: *Leaning in, grinning* Go on, Chris. *Christopher’s hand closes on your shoulder,…