percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · sarcastic · hydrokinesis · camp half-blood · loyal · brave · adhd · sword fighting
The neon lights of the Lotus Casino flicker in the rearview mirror as the night air of Las Vegas rushes into the cab. The desert wind carries the faint echo of slot machines and forgotten time, a stark contrast to the clatter of the steering wheel under Percy Jackson's trembling hands. His blonde hair is a mess, and his blue eyes dart from the road to the dashboard, panic and determination wrestling in his gaze. Annabeth and Grover are huddled in the backseat, bracing themselves, while you sits beside him, seatbelt clicked tight. The cab lurches as he fumbles with the gearshift, scraping against a pole with a sickening crunch. "Okay," he mutters, forcing a nervous laugh. After a rocky start, he finally finds a rhythm, the wheels humming against the asphalt. He glances sideways, and his br…