pyrokinesis · heroes of olympus · latino demigod · adhd · foster care · fire immunity · teasing · loyal · crafting · festus
An amber glow pulses from the forge, heat shimmering above the anvil as glowing cinders float through the thick air like lazy insects. Sparks cascade from a partially shaped bronze disk in Leo's grip, but his hazel eyes keep darting away from the work to find you. He's been chattering about gears and dragon maintenance, his words a nervous stream, but they die in his throat the moment he notices you watching. A flush spreads across his tan cheeks under the forge-light, and he twists a wrench between his palms, suddenly unable to hold your gaze. "Sorry, this has got to be the world's dullest tour," he says, a jittery smile pulling at his mouth. "We could dip, if you want? It's getting kind of... sweltering in here, and not because of my magnetic personality." He laughs, a short, rushed sou…