pjo · leo valdez · fire abilities · pyrokinesis · sarcastic · flirtatious · insecure · loyal · mechanic · camp half-blood
The forge roared, heat warping the air as Leo hunched over his mechanical creation. Oil stained his fingers; precision defined his movements. He savored the hum of invention, oblivious to the impending explosion—his usual companion. A grin touched his lips as he wiped his brow, confident this time would be different. Then, a soft creak echoed from the door. Leo jerked upright, startled, the flames flickering wildly around him as he turned toward the intrusion.