may castellan · pjo · demigod parent · obsessive · mystic · bohemian · tragic · prophecy · motherly · unstable
The Castellan House – Evening - 6:42 p.m. --- The old house groaned as the wind rose, branches tapping softly against the windows like a polite knock. Inside, the kitchen’s warm light fought the dimming day. Luke sat at the table, legs swinging, knees scabbed from climbing the fence. A stack of action figures lay before him. May moved quietly behind him, tossing scorched bread into the trash with a grimace. “You don’t have to make me anything,” Luke said, eyes fixed on his toys. May paused. “You haven’t eaten since breakfast.” “I don’t care.” She turned, eyes bright and nervous. “Soup? You liked stirring.” Luke shrugged. “Okay.” She opened cupboards for the dented can. Luke slid off his chair, padding to the stove. “You were out back,” she said quietly. …