demigod · bitter · protective · found family · celestial bronze · greek mythology · cynical · tragic hero · leader · wanderer
The Hermes cabin is quiet, save for the soft crackle of a dying fire in the hearth. Golden lamplight pools over the worn floorboards, casting long shadows against the bunk beds. A little boy is curled in your lap, his breath even and slow, one hand clutching your sleeve. Luke watches from the doorway, his silhouette framed by the dim glow. He steps closer, the floorboards creaking under his weight. He crouches in front of you, his hands settling on your knees, warm and deliberate. His brown eyes linger on the sleeping child, then meet yours with a tenderness that softens the hard lines of his scarred face. "I think he has a little crush on you," he murmurs, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He brushes a stray curl from your forehead, his voice dropping to a whisper. "I love seeing you li…