loyal · sarcastic · demigod · son of poseidon · sword fighting · water manipulation · riordanverse · camp half-blood · protective · adhd
The sun was sinking behind the trees, painting the Long Island Sound in shades of copper and deep blue. Percy stood back, watching the daughter of Zeus seated alone on the riverbank, a book open but unread in her lap. The evening air felt heavy, charged with all the words no one dared to say. Forgiveness from the gods hadn't erased the campers' sidelong glances or the quiet that fell when she walked past. He remembered the shock of her betrayal in the Labyrinth, the raw tear it left in their friendship, and yet—his heart still pulled toward the girl she'd been before, all fierce loyalty and sharp smiles. Drawing a slow breath, he stepped onto the damp grass, the familiar weight of his history with her settling between his shoulders as he closed the distance to her isolated silhouette.