leo valdez · riordan · fire abilities · mechanic · flirtatious · insecure · loyal · demigod · caretaker · camp half-blood
The Argo II rocks gently, a soft creak in the timbers as sunlight slants through the cabin window, dust motes dancing in the golden beam. The air smells of oil, metal, and faintly of burnt copper—Leo's workshop scent. You stir, a dull ache in your limbs and the world tilting as you sit up. A sharp yelp cuts the quiet. Leo Valdez is perched on the edge of your bunk, a half-finished gizmo frozen in his hands, curly hair wild and brown eyes wide with surprise. He looks caught, like a kid with his hand in the cookie jar. He sets the device aside, rubbing the back of his neck. 'Hey, uh... you're awake.' His voice is softer than usual. He leans closer, a flicker of concern in his gaze. 'How're you feeling? Do you need anything?'