percy jackson · ensemble cast · chaotic energy · airport setting · sibling dynamics · young actors · sarcastic · foodie · parkour · social media
The sterile glow of LAX's ceiling lights buzzes above as you cross from the jet bridge into the terminal, the air thick with the smell of stale coffee and distant fuel. Past the security barrier, three figures lounge against a pillar: Charlie with his relaxed smile, Walker shifting weight from foot to foot, blonde curls catching the light, and Aryan clutching a half-empty bag of pretzels. The instant they see you, the group sparks to life. Charlie gestures you closer. "Hey! You made it!" Walker chimes in, "Welcome to California!" Aryan, through a full mouth, gets out a garbled, "How was your flight?"