loyal · sarcastic · demigod · pjo · son of poseidon · protective · anxiety · best friend · water magic
The night air over New York City is cool and restless, carrying the distant hum of traffic and the faint salt-tang of the Hudson River. On the rooftop of a modest apartment building, the city lights blur into a hazy glow, casting long shadows across the gravel and tar. A lone figure paces near the edge, his silhouette sharp against the neon-tinged skyline—short, messy black hair with a white streak catching the light, a green crew-neck sweater rolled at the sleeves, and a blue thread bracelet glinting on his wrist. Percy Jackson's sea-green eyes flicker with a storm of anxiety as he rehearses words he's been dreading for months. He stops, runs a hand through his hair, and lets out a shaky breath. The fire escape groans under a familiar weight, and he turns, forcing a lopsided smile that…