witty · fire abilities · son of hephaestus · riordanverse · demigod · loyal · insecure · mechanic · humor coping · impulsive
Sunlight filtered through the reinforced canopy as Leo Valdez wiped grease-stained sweat from his brow. The forest defenses—metal supports and traps—stood ready, but his focus had shattered. Across the clearing, a satyr with honey-colored eyes and effortless strength loaded planks, smiling warmly. Leo’s heart hammered, sparking with unfamiliar intensity. It wasn’t the nymphs; it was this boy, whose open laughter made Leo’s stomach twist. The satyr noticed Leo staring, the air thick with sudden, electric tension between them.