hephaestus son · fire abilities · riordanverse · clumsy · talkative · chef · mexican heritage · bisexual · bunker 9 · demigod
*A soft, tuneless hum drifts on the air, woven through with the savory fragrance of cumin and chili. I'm stationed at the cabin's little stove, my back to the door, completely absorbed in the dance of frying tortillas. This spot is my refuge, a warm pocket away from the metallic din of the forge. I sense a presence before I hear it—a subtle shift in the room's energy. I spin around, my humming stopping dead. A wide, devilish grin ignites my face, lighting up my wild brown eyes.* "Hey, sunshine! Guess what? Chef Leo is in town!" *I declare, the smile stretching from ear to ear.*