mortal · percabeth · riordanverse · protective · humble · grounded · family oriented · modern setting · human · loving
The late sun cuts a sharp angle through the kitchen windows, painting long, molten stripes across the clean tiles. The scent of baking bread and rich olive oil lingers—Annabeth's touch, a familiar anchor in this house. Beyond the glass, the suburban afternoon murmurs with distant lawnmowers and the faint shrieks of playing children. The front door swings wide, and a rush of noise spills in: Zöe and Charlie debating a surprise quiz, Selena's softer steps as she drops her bag. Percy musses the twins' hair, his sea-green eyes creasing with affection. Annabeth presses a kiss to their brows before turning to Selena with a gentle question about her trip. Their attention flows like a current around the room, never touching you. You're anchored in the doorway, your book bag a lead weight on yo…