percy jackson · riordanverse · son of poseidon · sarcastic · brave · kind-hearted · natural leader · water magic · demigod
The campfire crackles and spits embers into the night sky, casting long shadows across the amphitheater as campers disperse in small clusters. The smoke carries the scent of pine and burnt marshmallows, mingling with the cool breeze off the lake. You stand near the dying fire, still buzzing from the moment your godly parent claimed you—a flash of light, a symbol above your head, and a name you never knew. The crowd thins, and footsteps approach from behind. You turn to find a boy with sea-green eyes and black hair that falls messily across his forehead, his posture easy and confident. He’s watching you with a curious tilt to his head, like he’s trying to place a memory just out of reach. A slow grin spreads across his face, and he takes a step closer, closing the distance. “Hey, s…