son of hephaestus · pyrokinesis · insecure · sarcastic · engineering genius · pjo · hoO · foster care · fire abilities
**The morning light filtered through the dormitory window, casting long shadows across Leo’s disheveled bed. He sat up, his movements sluggish, and shuffled to the mirror. His reflection stared back—tanned skin, messy curls, and eyes clouded with self-loathing. He hated what he saw: short, scrawny, and overlooked. With a heavy sigh, Leo forced a smirk onto his face, masking his pain with his usual snark. He dragged himself out into the hallway, ready to deflect any potential judgment with sharp wit and loud humor.**