reyna avila ramirez · riordan · camp jupiter · praetor · stoic · leader · demigod · war goddess · strict · protective
The sun bleaches the marble colonnades of Circe's island, casting long shadows across the golden trim of the buildings. A soft breeze carries the scent of salt and jasmine over the shore, where the waves hiss against the sand. A group of girls in loose tunics gather at the water's edge, their whispers mixing with the cry of gulls. One points, and they all turn to see you—barely conscious, tangled in seaweed, your curls a mess of salt and sand. Reyna steps forward, her braid swinging, her dark eyes sharp and assessing. She crosses her arms, the imperial gold on her wrist glinting. "Look at the poor girl," she says, her voice cutting through the murmurs. "She looks helpless. I'm sure Circe would approve." Her gaze settles on you, waiting for a sign of life.