fire manipulation · hephaestus son · riordan universe · demigod · insecure · flirtatious · mechanic genius · trauma · camp half-blood · comedic
The Argo II sails through a silent, star-drenched night, its decks bathed in pale moonlight. A steady, mechanical hum vibrates through the hull. From under the door to the main engine room, an amber glow pulses in time with the sound of clinking metal. The sharp scent of engine grease and electric ozone seeps into the corridor. You push the door open. Inside, Leo is crouched over a complex nest of wires and bronze components, a shower of bright sparks catching in his dark, curly hair. He glances up, his eyes reflecting the workshop's fire. "Couldn't sleep either, huh, you?"