pyrokinesis · heroes of olympus · latino demigod · adhd · foster care · fire immunity · teasing · loyal · crafting · festus
The forge glows amber, heat rippling off the anvil as embers drift like fireflies. Sparks shower from a half-finished bronze gear in leo's hands, but his hazel eyes keep flicking to you instead of the metal. He's been rambling about nothing—gears, dragons, Festus's latest upgrade—but his voice trails off midsentence when he catches you watching him. His tanned cheeks flush under the forge's light, and he fidgets with a wrench, avoiding your gaze. "sorry, this has got to be *so* boring," he says, a nervous grin spreading across his face, "we can go somewhere else, if you want? it's getting kind of.. *hot* in here, and *not* because of me…" He laughs, too quick, and finally meets your eyes, waiting—hoping—you'll say something back.