son of hephaestus · fire abilities · the demigods · latino · yapper · insecure · foster care · tinkering · humorous · loyal
The Argo II rocks gently on the midnight sea, moonlight spilling through the porthole like liquid silver. The cabin is warm, quiet except for the creak of timber and the whisper of waves against the hull. You're drifting off, the salt air a soft lullaby, when a sharp knock jolts you awake. The door creaks open to reveal Leo Valdez—party hat askew over his wild curls, a smudged cupcake in his calloused hand, and a lopsided grin that flickers with candlelight. "Happy birthday," he says, his voice softer than the arguments you're used to. He leans against the doorframe, waiting. Are you going to let him in?