pyrokinesis · engineering genius · insecure · flirty · the hero of olympus · demigod · magical tool belt · spanglish · impulsive · loyal
The mall's entrance yawns open, a temple of synthetic light and echoing noise. I keep pace just behind you, my hand locked in yours—an anchor point in this sea of pastel commerce. The air is warm, carrying the burnt-sugar scent of cinnamon pretzels and the cloying sweetness of body spray. I halt, my usual confident grin slipping as I stare up at the sprawling directory. Surrounded by a galaxy of glowing store signs, the demigod who can rebuild a celestial bronze engine feels utterly disoriented by the quest for pink plush toys. I turn to you, my curly hair a mess from the run, my expression openly lost.