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Leroy would see some of the older siblings leaving for party which he was upset he did not get an invite to.However he heard about a sleepover at the Hypnos Cabin for the younger siblings. He would go and ask Octavia if she planned on going to the sleepover. Depending on her answer he would offer to walk over to the Hypnos cabin with her. He would go up to the cabin and knocked on the door. When he was invited in he would say “Howdy, how are y’all doin this evening? Thanks for the invite.” He would try to make small talk when he would see Derrick out of the corner of his eyes and say “This is a great sleep over and look at that it’s Derrick.” He would walk over to him and say “How are you bon ami? Are you staying the whole time?”

Description of the cabin. The cabin is made of mud walls and a rush roof. A wreath of red poppies hangs on the door. Inside, there's a hearth with a crackling fire. Above the mantel hangs Hypnos' symbol: a poplar tree branch dripping water from the River Lethe, into a collection of tin bowls. Soft violin music is always playing, and the air always smells like fresh laundry. There are always plenty of empty beds, all with feather pillows, fresh sheets and fluffy quilts. The Hypnos cabin makes everyone feel like sleeping, with its cozy and comfortable feel. ((It's safe to say that if not strong enough it could pull you to sleep.)) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There had been some rumors going around the camp about the older kids having a party. Which left the younger kids alone and without anyone watching them. It kind of made Savanna smile a little. But that meant that they could have their own party. So, Savanna had spread the word about her little sleep over at the Hypnos cabin for the younger kids. It was the best place for the kids to be at. They would be asleep by the time that the party was over, and they would be safe. Well, safe enough. She thought to herself. She had a smile on her normally sleepy face. Her older siblings had left the cabin, leaving her and her younger siblings there to do what they wished. She giggled a little at something that one of her siblings said as she sat out the punch and snacks on the table. There were tons of soft pillows around the place so that whoever wanted could totally pass out and sleep. Savanna wasn't sure that she wouldn't be one of those that would be asleep before the party ended. But she was going to try her best to stay awake. She had gotten everything set up and she was ready for the party guest to arrive. She had a bright smile on her face as she walked to the door, swinging it open for those that wanted to come in, to be able to come on in without knocking on the door. She picked up a glass of punch and a cookie and glanced at the door, waiting for someone to walk in.

Octavia was worried about having to be put to sleep by her big brother, because she had heard that there was another party being put on by the older campers. Which sucked. She didn't want to be put to sleep because of that reason again. She huffed a little when Leroy had asked her to go to the sleep over together. She hadn't heard about that one yet, but she was excited enough to go. She walked over to the Hypnos cabin with her big brother and looked around the area. The door was open, and she could hear people talking on the inside. She grinned as she walked in but something about the place made her want to go to bed. She fought it for a moment and then noticed Derrick over there. Apparently so did her brother. A small smile came to her face as she ran and jumped on Derrick. "Did you meet Leroy, he's, my brother. Big brother but still my brother." she grinned looking at the older boy with a grin. She couldn't help but love the fact that she had more family. However, her attention was turned to a girl that asked about something hanging on the wall. She tilted her head being a little curious as well.

Derrick had told that his older sibling were going to some party and he was not allowed to go. Well he didn't want to be around a bunch of weird older people anyways. Azrael told him about this sleepover at the Hypnos cabin which he was happy to join in on. Of course he made sure Leroy his new friend was coming to as he didn't want to be surrounded by girls. Maybe they would try to hold him down and kiss him.....GROSSSSSSS. This thought made him shake his head with a disgusted look on his face as he walked to the cabin. It wasn't too far from his own but he was taking his own time. That was when he noticed Julia the girl he had a food fight with going on into the cabin. Holding his small bag and pillow he then rushed to the cabin as he had never been inside. His eyes got big as he looked around at all the things inside as this place seemed very peaceful. "Hey" he said as he noticed julia wasted no time is going for thing. Was Savannah going to stop her?

Julia had heard the rumors going around camp about a party going on, it was mainly for the older campers which she wasn't the happiest about. She would of loved to go have some fun at a party. That's when she found out that her friend Savanna decided to put on a sleep over, and Julia was happy once again. Throwing on her comfy pjs, packing a small bag, as if she needed to. Smiling as she tossed the bag over her shoulder, she walked out of her cabin, her older sister was already leaving for the big kids party. She didn't see her younger siblings, she thought maybe they heard about the sleep over before she did, so she shrugged and walked out the cabin, headed to the Hypnos cabin. Walking up on the cabin, Julia admired the look of it, it looked so different than most the other cabins. With a bright smile on her face she walked up to the open door and stepped it "Knock Knock" she said as she glanced around the inside of the cabin. Spotting the punch and snacks, she tossed her back by the door and headed straight for the table, making herself a glass she sipped on it as she turned to see where Savanna was. "Hi! Your cabin looks so neat inside" she comments, still looking around, when she notices some white stuff coming from the walls. Cocking her head to the side, she walked toward the wall, "woah, what is this stuff?" she questioned just ask she started to right for it with her left hand.

Becca heard of the party going on in one of the cabins as clear and as loud as she could in her own cabin as apparently someone have invited them to the party tonight. Though she wasn’t feeling like it , and had gone to the sleepover she heard of for the younger demigods here at camp. Being one who was kind of bit of both, she thought she would lunge towards the Hypnos cabin as she wanted to spend time knowing those younger kids too. Maybe she could find some who were looking forward to sleeping instead of the craziness and all. She would also like to check out how the Hypnos do their work, maybe they would give them a good night dream ? Oooh she was eager to find out. She entered softly spotting several there already. Walking towards the gang , already feeling the sleepiness all around her. Yawning a little she grabbed a cookie wondering if the food here was even dipped with the little bits of drowsiness.

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As Silvio brought out the brownies, Alyssa snagged one. "Thanks." She said with a grin. Henry determined that the next person would take their turn. Seemed like a reasonably decision to her. Watching the group to see who would be brave enough to volunteer, she almost raised her hand herself when Sage volunteered. As she chose truth, Alyssa smirked at the question. She could think of a fair few of the boys she could have responded with. A few of them might have been around this very campfire. Of course a kiss was very different than dating. Her list would probably shrink if she had to confess who she would willingly date. As Sage answered, Alyssa nodded in acceptance. That was a respectable answer. Gael was cute enough to look at. She could see why Sage would choose him. The game continued with Sage asking Shi Jin about the darkest thing he had used his luck magic on. Alyssa had to admit, that question got her attention. Children of Hebe had very little in the way of active abilities. Many of theirs were passive. Sometimes she envied the campers whose abilities were more obvious. She wondered what she would do if she had a more active set of powers from her mother. Surprising absolutely nobody, Shi Jin's answer was almost boringly tame. Grades? Yawn. She thought to herself. Before long Loukas rejoined the group. So far, she had to admit that he seemed to be the most impressive of the bunch so far. Though the game had just started, she was sure there would be plenty more excitement to come. However her attention instantly shifted as Shi Jin made his choice. Finley. Alyssa wouldn't admit it out loud, but their last encounter had intrigued her. She was somewhere between friendly and crushing on him, and hadn't really made up her mind where it would go. His choice came as no surprise to her. Of course he picked dare. She silently chuckled to herself. As Shi Jin dared him to kiss one of the boys, her eyebrow quirked as she realized it didn't bother him at all. Either he's very secure, or he's bi. Alyssa came to the conclusion. Either way, this will be a good show. She watched as he walked over to Silvio and planted one right on his lips. As the kiss grew more sensual, Alyssa smiled to herself. Definitely bi. Poor Silvio seemed dazed after Finley's kiss. Who wouldn't be after that? Alyssa knew that she would have been after a display like that. She wasn't sure if that display had made her move more towards friend zone or crush as far as the child of Iris was concerned, but it definitely had gotten her attention. And the way he casually moved the game along after was fairly smooth. Henry chose dare as well, and Alyssa almost choked on the brownie she was eating as Finley spoke his dare to her. Well this game suddenly turned around. The way she followed through, however, was the real gold though. Completely worth the drachma that had been spent. Alyssa was certain that her threats fell on deaf ears, however. No one at that campfire was likely to forget anytime soon. The game continued with the next camper, and Petal chose truth. Her answer was fairly sad, and Alyssa had to admit she felt bad for the girl. Causing the death of a dog at only seven years old when you didn't know any better, that had to have been rough. Say what you wanted about the teenagers at Camp Half-Blood, but she couldn't think of any of them that wouldn't have sympathy for Petal after that story. Nobody enjoyed hearing when animals died. It almost felt wrong to continue the game after that confession, but continue it did. Soon enough Silvio could be seen pole dancing against a tree. That brought the mood right back where it needed to be, and the game was saved. Next up was Miro and they got two confessions for the price of one. Alyssa let out a soft chuckle. One that she regretted because she was fairly certain it is what got her noticed. Before she knew it, it was her turn. With a shrug, Alyssa answered. "Well I'm sure as hell not going to bare my soul to this cutthroat crowd." She gave a light-hearted laugh before answering. "Hit me with a Dare." She said as she gave Miro a look, challenging him. As soon as she gave her answer, Gael and Tempest showed up. The game was really growing fairly crowded. Alyssa began to wonder just how much she might start to regret her decision.

Petal watched Silvio, her eyes brightening with an idea. She needed to lift the somber mood that had suddenly cloaked their gathering. But she also wanted to make sure the dare was light-hearted, a way to ensure everyone was reminded that they were here to have fun. Her gaze shifted to a thin tree not far from their gathering, and a mischievous grin spread across her face. "Alright Silvio, I dare you to...," she began, her voice teasing as she pointed to the tree, "treat that thin tree as if it were a stripper pole and give us a dance." She couldn't help but giggle, trying to picture Silvio in such an outlandish scenario. "And don't worry, strip down to your comfort level," she added quickly, not wanting to make him feel too awkward. "Or feel free to put on a full show if that's what you want!" Petal chuckled, feeling her own mood lift as the others began to react to her dare. It was a silly, even ridiculous dare, but that's exactly what they all needed right now. She clapped her hands together, her energy infectious. "Come on Silvio, let's see those moves!" @ Silvio Suarez

Weather Forecast May 8: Rainy, H: 58° F May 9: Partly Sunny, H: 70° F May 10: Sunny, H: 73° F May 11: Sunny, H: 75° F May 12: Sunny, H: 75° F May 13: Partly Sunny, H: 72° F May 14: Partly Sunny, H: 72° F New Arrivals at Camp There have been a few new arrivals at Camp Half-Blood since our last issue. Campers, please give a warm welcome to the following new campers: Hunter Betelgeuse Maddox Grimes Mason Grimes The Newly Claimed Some of our campers also were recently claimed. Congratulations on finding your family guys! Jules Vivian (Hebe) Maddox Grimes (Ares) Mason Grimes (Ares) May 8, 2022 Camp Half-Blood Press Rumblings on the Mountain Mount Olympus has been quiet for many years. Until very recently, we've heard not much of a peep from our godly parents outside of Mr. D's musings as he oversees us here at Camp Half-Blood. But good authority says that just recently, The Fates have found themselves called up to the city in the clouds to speak with none other than their father. No comment was available as to what they were summoned for. When asked for input, The Fates simply continued to knit a pair of purple and pink socks. Their silence could mean something sinister. Or it could simply be that they don't like talking to demigods. We may never know. Zeus was unavailable for comment, as the guard at the elevator wouldn't allow demigods up for 'such trivial matters'. More on this story as it develops. The Next Generation? Rumors have been flying across camp that a certain Daughter of Aphrodite and her boyfriend, a certain Son of Hecate, are experiencing some relationship distress. The morning after a certain God made an appearance, however, a ton of screaming and crying could be heard from Cabin 20. Confirmation as to whether Ms. Helena L'Amour spent the night with Mr. Mateo Sanz seems to be inconclusive. However, all of the Cabin 20 residents can agree that the two of them began screaming far too early in the morning for their cabin's taste. What were they screaming about? Apparently Helena is expecting and failed to tell her partner soon enough for his tastes. When asked for a comment on the subject, Helena simply sobbed. The poor girl seemed incredibly heartbroken over the ordeal. Mateo, by contrast, was nowhere to be found. This reporter wants to know: Is this the start of a new generation of Half-Bloods? Our interim Activities Director, Lilythe, refused to comment at this time. Godly visitors: Harbingers of Doom or Heralds of glory? For those who made it to the bonfire, it will come as little surprise to know that we had a second god in our midst last night. None other than Lord Ares himself deigned to come to Camp Half-Blood. He seemed fired up and ready to tussle. A few campers made the poor decision to insult the God. Ares unleashed his fury--or at least made them demonstrate their own fury--which caused quite a few injuries. Samantha Adams received some of the worst of it, and required the attention of an Apollo camper shortly after the situation dissipated. Ares could be seen walking off with his children towards their cabin. Little is known about what was discussed, and those in the Cabin appear to have been sworn to secrecy. Only time will tell if they will manage to retain that secret. It's been a long time since another god has come to camp. Those who have been at camp a while say that they are harbingers of ill-tidings. Something dark always seems to follow their presence. But many newer campers believe that the coming of the Gods to camp indicates a chance to bring glory to their names. Who's to know? Only time shall reveal whether or not this doom or glory.

Smirking she knew that Henry really just wanted to come to the party to see a certain demi-god by the name of LIAM!!! "Well next time it might be better if you go in with a TEAM of us since well who knows what might happen tonight." Her eyes went around the room taking in everyone that was there. Then looking back to see that Henry was making comments about Loukas being out of her league. Covering her laugh she then noticed Tempest who her sister was friends with. That was a girl she had to watch like a hawk. Tempest smelled of trouble that she loved to see in camp as those that came to her for justice. But it was when Liam and Nova both got to the party that she could feel things heating up. What was liam thinking coming tonight? Was he asking for trouble as rumor were like wildfire around the camp already about the kiss. This was no secret for sure, well secrets that she was used to finding. "We got your back, don't worry" she said as she waited to see if anymore trouble spelled S H A D O W showed up. Gosh that was all they needed was that ass-prick to come to the party. OH SHIT, speak of the devil and the devil will appear. Her eyes then narrowed as she watched Shadow lead Lilythe into the party. How could she stay with this asshole who was clearly second place to Azrael???? She could see how cozy he was and fuck she wanted to ruin his night. As her mind tossed and turned she was glaring at him. Okay think sage, she thought to herself! You got to be one step ahead of him as he is a slimy sleaze ball!!

Mason was kind of bummed that him and Maddox weren't allowed to go to the jamming sounding party. Dustin basically said we weren't old enough and told them to head off to the Hypnos's cabin for a sleepover with the other young campers. At first Mason was hesitant and he could tell his brother was too, "the heck with it! let's just go, better than staying in our empty cabin well our older brothers and sisters go have fun without us!" he exclaims. Packing himself a small bag for himself, he wondered what kind of trouble they could get into there. Once Maddox was ready, they both headed out to the Hypnos cabin. Mason remembered meeting Savanna in the forest not to long ago and how just having her around made him feel tired and he looked to Maddox "have you meet a Hypnos camper yet?" questioning him. He wondered if she could do that to him, then what was it going to be like in the cabin. As they arrived the door was already open, picking in there was already a few campers here, but the only person he knew was Savanna, the rest he'd only seen in passing at the camp so far. "Hi Savanna" he waves with a smile. That's when he spots two boys already here and he felt a little better knowing that him and Maddox weren't going to be the only boys, because usually sleep overs were for girls. Looking to Maddox he smiles, "I'm going to go say hi to those two boys over there" he points and walks toward them "Hey guys! I'm Mason" he introduces himself.

Dahlia's heart raced as she made her way towards the Hypnos cabin for the slumber party. She clutched her small bag of snacks and nervously adjusted the strap of her overalls, the only child of Demeter among a sea of other Demi-gods. She wasn't used to social gatherings like this, always more at home in the peaceful company of plants and the soothing presence of her mother's green thumb. As she approached the cabin, the soft murmur of voices and laughter reached her ears. A wave of apprehension washed over her, and she hesitated for a moment, considering whether to turn back and retreat to the comforting embrace of the Demeter cabin. But she had promised herself that she would try to make more friends, and this was an opportunity. Taking a deep breath, Dahlia entered the cabin. The interior was dimly lit, with the other campers her age there talking. Seeing Savannah and Rebecca she felt a little more at home. "Ummm hi everyone" she gave a smile as she walked over to the cookies. "Hey rebecca" she grinned as she took a cookie.

Derrick, wide-eyed and a bit overwhelmed by the new surroundings, looked up at Leroy and Octavia with a grin as they approached. "Hey, Leroy!" he giggled as he was so happy to see his friend. "ummm I am not sure what you said Leroy but I'm good, thanks. Yeah, I'm planning to stay the whole time. This place looks amazing, doesn't it?" He gestured around the Hypnos cabin, still in awe of its tranquil atmosphere. This was so different than his own and he hadn't been in too many other cabins. Each seemed to be designed for the god or goddess children. Octavia's sudden jump onto him took him by surprise, but he chuckled and patted her head gently. "Hey there, Octavia! Yeah I met Leroy when he got to camp...he beat me in a race," he said, giggling some more as he began to spin around being silly. "Yeah, your sister's pretty cool and sometimes she beats me in skipping stones" he added with a playful grin. Putting his things down he then looked around with a shocked expression. Seeing another girl( rebecca) joined the group he waved to her. The rushed over to where she was as their was cookies!!! His favorite! "These look so good" he said to rebecca.

Andralyn was in her room counting the money she just won in a bit, when she heard James's voice, loud as ever! Apparently, they had a new sibling, which was nice, but at the same time Andralyn really didn't care to greet people on someone else's time. Of course, she knew if she didn't get up and great our new sibling, James would be upset with her. Pulling her desk drawer open, she sticks the money into it and walks out into the living area. Standing next to James was a small boy, Octavia was already out bubbly as ever greeting the boy. Andralyn was happy that the boy seemed to be closer to Octavia's age so that would be good for her little sister. Walking over to the boy she smiles down at him "Hello, I'm Andralyn, your big sister". She really wasn't sure what else to say, looking to James, she gave him a half ass smile. She wasn't sure if since she introduced herself, she could go back to her room, or if she had to stay out there. Giving her big brother a look, "So what now?" she questions him.

The challenge seemed playful on the surface, but the subtle undertones of vulnerability and trust in Gael's response to her were evident. It was an opportunity, she realized, to pierce through Gael's seemingly impenetrable armor. Maybe, just maybe, she could touch that hidden part of him, that softer side that lay buried beneath layers of darkness and mystery. Taking a deep breath to muster her courage she moved closer to Gael, her fingers brushing against his back. It was a sensation of warmth, strength, and a hint of danger, all in one. Slowly with the grace of a dancer, she positioned herself to climb onto his back. Her hands gently reached up to secure the blindfold over his eyes, the tips of her fingers lingering on his forehead for a split second longer than necessary. As she secured her position on his back, she took the opportunity to indulge her cheeky side. Playfully, she tugged at a strand of Gael's hair, a playful retaliation for his earlier antics. "This way," she whispered, directing him with gentle tugs, as if holding the reins of a wild stallion. With every step they took, Petal felt the rhythm of Gael's movements, the subtle shifts in his muscles, the controlled power in his stride. Trusting someone in the way plus also being responsible for their safety was exhilarating and terrifying all at once. As they navigated around the camp, Petal was hyper-aware of their closeness and blushed. Every now and then, she'd lean in and whisper directions into his ear, her lips barely brushing against his skin. Petal was kinda shocked that they had not stumbled over anything yet, at least not too badly. And while there were quite a lot more zigs and zags than the normal straighter path one might take they still managed to clear about 75% of the "course" with relative ease. Nearing a corner she could see the distant light of the campfire again, so close! "Almost there Gael, giddy up!" she teased playfully, soft laughter filling the otherwise quiet atmosphere.

The dare came to his ears like a river and his eye widened, showing his emotion for just a moment. He didn't want to do that did he? But did he want to sit here and let the others call him names for not doing something so simple. It was an easy dare, but to have Petal telling him where they needed to go might be the harder part. He closed his eyes for a long second before opening them once again. He stood up nodding at Mila. "Sure." he said to her as he dusted himself off. His eyes landed on Annie there. They had chatted a little when they were in the cabin, and he nodded at her too. She got him, being a child of a god that wasn't represented in the camp. He turned to look at Petal this time as she started talking to him. He was really going to do this wasn't he? He went over to grab the blindfold from Mila and turned back to the little Sprite. "You can get on my back and put the blindfold on me." he told her in a soft but rough voice. "So, hurry up." he told her with a small, forced smile on his lips.

Miro was sitting next to Novalie the whole time, marveling at what came out of Tempest's mouth, the girl could be very mean, and the fact that Mila was her sister didn't change anything. But Miro was blushing because although he had come here to get over Elena, he was developing a crush on a certain girl....they had only seen each other a few times but....would this be the right time? No one got up, it was his time. He kept looking at Mila in the center and didn't give a single glance to the others, he knew that if he did he would lose all the trust he had. He got up and walked over to Mila, the fact that she was blindfolded helped, she got closer and closer until their noses touched, he kissed her and his heart fluttered with joy, it was his only attempt to win her secretly, so he made the kiss last quite a while, he knew he good at it and the one in front of him was Mila, his maybe-secret crush. Then he stopped, and their lips parted, he stood in front of her, waiting for her reaction.

Tempest had the perfect dare in mind for her sister, especially considering how much fun they'd had with Loukas earlier. "Alright, brave soul," she began. "For your dare... you're going to need a blindfold. Once it's securely on, one of our fellow campers here will give you a kiss. Your task is to guess who it was. And just so we're clear," Tempest added with a wicked glint in her eye, "if you guess wrong, you'll be taking a refreshing skinny dip in the lake, much like our dear friend Loukas had the honor of doing earlier this evening. What do you say? Do you have the courage?" Tempest reached into her bag, pulling out a dark piece of cloth she had once used as a makeshift sleeping mask. "Here's your blindfold," she declared, twirling it in her fingers. She threw it to Mila, watching intently for her reaction.

Benji's muscles tensed as he followed Liam, resisting the urge to throw a snarky comment towards the retreating form of Ares. His relationship with his father had always been complicated; a mix of resentment, admiration, and the inescapable need for approval. The overpowering scent of leather and iron from Ares' armor brought back memories of his earlier days at camp, some of which he wished to forget. Why now? Benji wondered, feeling the anxiety gnawing at his gut. It's not just about some stupid quarrel at the bonfire. As he lined up next to his brother, his fingers discreetly tapped Liam's back in a quick rhythm – their own form of communication. It said, Stay calm. We'll handle this. Though externally, Benji seemed confident, a stream of thoughts raced through his mind. What had Dustin done to receive such an attention? And more importantly, why was Ares here, now? Benji subtly shifted his weight from one foot to another, his dark eyes darting around the room, seeking any signs or clues. Even if he was known for his impulsive nature, in moments of real danger, his senses heightened and every detail became critical. He took a deep breath, hoping to quell the storm of emotions within. A part of him longed to step forward, to defend his siblings and challenge Ares' authoritative demeanor. But expereince, gathered from years at the camp, told him now was the time to watch, listen, and learn.

Liam was still in shock that his dad was here and that shit had gone down!!! Those other campers plus his sister Elena had talked back to Ares in a way he was impressed with their boldness. But it was foolish as seen after from the rage he brought up in all of them. Part of him wanted to slip away but he knew his dad would catch him. Of course he was proud to the son of Ares but then again it was terrifying to see him here. That was not always the best sign for things to come! Was there a war brewing that they knew nothing about? Liam held his breath as he heard his dad say to follow him. Nodding he made sure to move in a way that would fit Cabin 5. They went over to where the cabin was so they were called to line up. Grabbing his brother Benji, he made sure to go in line with the others as he stood up straight and puffed his chest out. He did not want to be Dustin right now!!!!

Miro laughed when he heard Silvio's question, he honestly expected something like this but certainly not so direct, he honestly didn't want to say "that thing" and tried to think of others, but then he remembered how everyone had brought into play and if Silvio wanted "the most embarrassing thing" he would have given it to him. He took another drag on his cigarette, it was almost gone and the ash fell on the floor as he said with a smile: "It's a very long story but I'll tell you the part that interests you. I arrived in America by sea, I was a fish.. yes it's weird i know and no i can't become a fish on command...however, when i got to the port i was human again in the water, i was all wet and without clothes.i was definitely embarrassed but i wanted to get out of the port without being seen , so I walked 20 minutes through New York Harbor naked and wet not knowing I was actually in New York… my ass could have ended up in the newspaper." He started giggling after he finished and she could still remember how cold he was that day, surely it was the most embarrassing thing he had done. "Then there would also be that time my sisters dressed me as Barbie for a fashion show in the cabin but that's another story..., happy now Silvio dear?". Yes, they were funny memories, Miro found himself blushing, a lot. @ Silvio Suarez

Silvio actually laughed when Henry did her dare, her switch in personality was something musing to see. The girl who joined just in time to witness his kiss with Finley was next. She had a really cheerful character, but when she picked truth and had to share what possibly traumatized her, he could see her switch in personality, and it was not musing this time. When she mentioned a dog and brownies, he knew what would come next. His arms crossed and his facial expression stayed neutral throughout. He had seen a lot of things in his life and had build a really strong exterior. Something like this immediately made him close up. "Dare." he answered simply. He already knew picking truth in this game was the worse of both options, and seeing Petal sharing her trauma discouraged him further to share anything with these people he barely knew. Anything Petal would dare him to do he would do it. Silvio had always been a man of actions rather than words anyway.

Asher had managed to let herself feel but she was still capable of putting it all back in its place. She had always been afraid that if she allowed herself to feel the emotions that other people dwelt ok so freely that she would never be able to put them back where they belonged and she would constantly have to play this game of reason versus emotions. But alas, she knew she was capable of putting it all back and locking the box shut without remorse. And how did she know that? Because it wasn’t long before she saw one of the Aphrodite’s girls wrap her arms around Theo. It wasn’t like she could hear what they were saying, but she could see her expression and while she couldn’t decipher whether or not the look on Evelyn’s face was that of flirtation or not, it didn’t help settle herself at all. She stared at them, her expression turning into that of cool indifference, trying to decide what she was to do. She had seen them and she wanted them to know that she had seen them, but she wasn’t sure if that contact and then walking away would provide her with the best outcome. Asher was not a jealous person but she knew she didn’t like when something of hers was taken without notice or permission. And yet she couldn’t claim Theo as her own because what they were to each other was still unclear and perhaps that was what angered her most. So she walked towards them, one calculating foot in front of the other and when she came in close proximity with them, her expression changed. No longer was it indifferent but rather it made it clear that she had thoughts on the matter and none of which showed either of them in the best light. “Hi Theo. Evelyn.” Was all she said. Each word final. Without question at the end or chase for rebuttal. She wanted him to know what she was thinking but she wanted him to say it himself. And her, well, she wanted to know why she had to be so obviously cheap.

In a sudden interruption, a small figure burst through the clearing. Petal, a perpetual ray of sunshine at the camp, was beaming with more energy than ever before. Arriving late to the game, she had no clue of what the proceedings were until she caught sight of her brother Finley, pulling away from an intense kiss with Silvio. The sight was a jolt of surprise to her young mind! A giggle erupted from her lips. She took a moment to tease him, a playful smirk tugging at her lips as she said, "Wow, Finley, didn't know you had it in you! What a plot twist!" as she took her seat with the group.

When Silvio sat and the guy next to him greeted him he responded with a timid, "Oh h-hey,". 'Fuck what was that' he thought to himself. He had never been that shy before. But he simply brushed it off, they were people he barely knew, would make sense for him to feel a little bit shy, at least that was how he justified the slight red flush across his cheeks. It did not help with how he felt the guy's gaze on him for a while. He watched a poor boy coming back from the lake, wet from the dip. He smirked a little. He learned their names by observing, Shi Jin, Henry, Loukas. 'Oh come on,' he thought as he heard Shi Jin's answer. That could not have been the darkest thing, or perhaps the guy was just a nice person. Then he learned that the guy next to him was called Finley. Silvio looked at Shi Jin, wondering what he would dare the guy. 'Kiss.. a guy?..' he had never thought of something like that, probably because he was not exposed much to things like that before, it was a new idea to him. When Finley looked at him and they locked eyes, he could feel his heart race, 'Oh fuck.'. But when the child of Iris drew near, his body seemed to give in. When their lips collided he could feel a tingling sensation spread through his body to his fingertips, something he had never experienced before. When Silvio felt the touch around his waist he gasped a little, surprised but a welcomed one; and somehow his hand found its place on the side of Finley's face as they embraced each other in the passionate heat. When they pulled away, Silvio smiled at Finley's gaze. The high from the kiss still lingered in his brain. That was until he was brought to reality as he looked around. Heart still beating as fast as a race car. His cheeks still flushed bright red. But hey it was a fun experience, he smiled to himself. He wondered why he had not felt that way before with the other girls he had kissed...

Finley's heart skipped a beat as Shi Jin revealed the dare. A playful smirk tugged at the corners of his lips, and he turned his gaze towards Silvio. Fin already thought the guy was pretty cute and be was bisexual so why not. Their eyes locked for a brief moment, the air buzzing with anticipation and excitement. Without hesitation, Finley closed the distance between them, his lips meeting Silvio's in a deep, passionate kiss. Time seemed to stand still as their mouths moved in perfect harmony, a rush of emotions coursing through Finley's veins. His hands instinctively found their way to Silvio's waist, pulling him closer, intensifying the connection. As the kiss reached its crescendo, Finley slowly pulled away, his lips lingering momentarily before parting completely. A breathless smile played on his face as he met Silvio's gaze. It was a daring move, a moment that would be etched in his memory forever. With a mischievous glint in his eyes, Finley turned back to the group, his heart racing with a newfound thrill. "Well, that was fun," he remarked, his voice laced with a mix of confidence and satisfaction. "Who is going to be next......how about Henry? Truth or Dare?" @ Silvio Suarez @ Henrietta Abbot

It was quite late already but Silvio was just about done cleaning up everything in the kitchen place from the dinner session earlier. Being a cook means cleaning up the mess you have made, which sounded silly but Silvio did not mind the work. He liked working, it gave him something to do, something to distract himself with. He could use substances for that but he felt like he was better than that. He had read about herbs and their many uses and he did not want to go through any kind of addiction of withdrawal, he knew better. But he was desperate. He let out a short breath of relief as he was done with everything, he looked around to see if he had missed anything. He did, there were some leftover brownies. He wanted to throw it in the fridge but when he opened it it was full, as always. There were still a lot of the brownies left and he did not want to waste it by throwing them away. So he walked out with the tray of brownies in hand, hoping to find a group of adolescents and teenagers who were still hungry at this hour, which a lot of them are. Under the moonlight the silver chain he wore around his neck and on his collarbone glistened. He was just wearing a plain white tee, some part of it still wet from all the cooking and cleaning. He could use a shower. Thankfully the mint he wore did not make him smell of body odor from all the sweat from before. He paired his white tee with a ripped tight black jeans and a pair of sneakers. His usual cook attire you could say, light and breezy. Comfortable to move in. As he walked he saw a bunch of people gathered around the fire. He walked closer towards them. When he was within their proximity, he said "Hey we got some leftover brownies, you guys wanna finish them?" while showing the tray still filled with the sweet looking brownies. Silvio did not really care what they were doing gathered together so late in the night. He was used to seeing kids doing stuffs like this. Especially when he came back late from the kitchen just like that night. He noticed two of them smoking as well but he was not one to talk much or mind other's businesses, let alone snitch. "Oh and they are not pot brownies if you're concerned," he grinned.

Maddox had been following his brother to the other cabin. They weren't allowed to go to the party but there was a sleep over happening which he thought was odd, but his brother had been pulling him to it. So they had gotten their stuff ready and headed over to the place. He sighed a little when his brother had asked him if he had ever meet someone that was from the cabin that they were going to. Hypnos? He didn't think that he had met someone in that cabin. "No, why?" he question. Now curious to meet the campers that were part of the cabin. He didn't know what he was going to do, but he had promised his older brothers that he would play nice about everything. They walked into the cabin and Maddox couldn't help but look around the place. It was different from what he been living in the last little bit. He turned his head when he heard his brother say hey to someone by the name of Savanna. He looked at the girl in question and raised an eyebrow. Was she part of the cabin. He was just about to ask his brother when he heard him say that he was going to go over there. He turned his head to see that he was going to the boys and that was all that mattered to him at the moment. He was going to meet more people from the camp. Once he got to the boys he waved at him. Again playing nice to them. "Hey."

It had been a day like no other. It was different though; something was in the air. Something, different. There hadn't been anything get into the camp in a while that they had to fight off and of course capture the flag was already over for a while. Now there was nothing really to do. So, he was stuck in the Hermes cabin bored out of his mind. He had been laying on the couch with his arm around his face when one of his siblings had come up to him and poked him. He swatted at them and the laughed a little telling him that they had something to tell him and if he didn't want to hear it that was fine. Curious about what was going to be said he sat up on the couch and patted the seat. He only was this way with some people. He couldn't help himself. Especially when he was with his sisters and brothers. They began telling them that they had ran into a girl that asked her to tell Geal to meet in the Tyche cabin. Gael was a little confused at the moment as he couldn't really remember what who was there. He rolled his eyes until the girl said red. Then he knew and smirked at her. He jumped up from the couch and headed over to his bed, pulling out a baggy from his pillowcase before stuffing it in his pocket and raced out the door. He raced out of the cabin before he Lilythe could catch him, like normal and headed to the Tyche cabin. He knew that he had to be slick about it. Their cabin leader was James, and he didn't really want to get on his bad side at the moment. Especially when he was going to get high with his sister. He bit his lip a little as he pushed the door to the cabin open. Lucky for him there was no one around the common area. He rushed over to the bedroom where Andralyn stayed and knocked on the door before he walked in. "Sup." he smirked as he turned around and closed the door before he turned back around, pulling the baggy out of his pocket. "So, I hear you needed this tonight." he mused with a smirk on his face. He enjoyed people when they enjoyed something that he liked to do. "Are we the only ones here?" He asked curious if her brothers and sisters were going to be busting through the door anytime.

Henrietta Abbot was sitting in one of the circular seating arrangements around the grounds. Her knees, bruised to the underworld and back from that morning's training, were pulled up to her chest. It was evening; the empty chairs around her were illuminated by the flickering light of a fire. If only the camp borders kept out those gods-damned mosquitos, Henry thought bitterly, blowing smoke from her lips in an amateurish cough. If a camp director -- or a particularly strict cabin leader -- had seen her, she would've been badly scolded for smoking within camp grounds. However rebellious a 15-year-old daughter of Athena might be, she would be uncharacteristically stupid not to have a fire nearby for quick disposal and plausible deniability. Henry may have been completely unwilling to admit it, but she was lonely. Being a grungey outcast was a cool image, but not a sustainable one for a place like Camp Half-Blood. The more connections you had, the safer you were as a demigod. You needed people to fight alongside you, or at least make perpetual summer camp a bit more interesting. As annoying as most of the campers are, you couldn't accuse them of being boring. Secretly, Henry had chosen this spot for its proximity to the more active places on the grounds, hoping to make a friend. Or an enemy. She wasn't picky.

As Gael's arm wraps around her waist and his fingers lightly caress her thigh, Petal feels an unexpected sense of comfort settling in. The weed's effect is now fully manifest, calming her nerves and heightening her senses, making her more attuned to the warmth radiating from Gael. She glances at Andralyn and notices her flushed cheeks, a rare sight that brings a triumphant smile to Petal's lips. For the first time she feels like she's cracked some code, unraveling a small piece of the puzzle that can be Andralyn. Staying comfortably in Gael's lap Petal contemplates her next move. She wants to keep the momentum, to push the boundaries of this strange but exhilarating game. A daring idea takes shape in her mind, one aimed at Gael but with the secondary intention of making Andralyn blush once more. After all, isn't the point of Truth or Dare to shake things up a little? "Since it's your turn and you chose 'Dare,'" Petal starts, her voice tinged with a little mischief, "I dare you to do something to make Andralyn blush again! Trust me, it's a rare sight and I'm enjoying it." For a moment Petal holds her breath, she's both excited and nervous to see how Gael will react, and more importantly, what he'll do. But there's something empowering about her current situation, something that makes her feel bolder than she's felt in a long time. She locks eyes with Gael, the subtlest of smiles gracing her lips, as if daring him to accept her challenge.

Liam's unwavering gaze remained fixed on Dustin as he spoke, his words imbued with a genuine sense of loyalty in him. Even Benji came up and seemed to feel the same, forging a connection among the brothers. The feeling of impending war hung heavily over them all, making Liam's steadfast presence beside Dustin was one he hoped showed his stance. Their blood was thick and he would never waver in his loyalty. As Benji spoke, it only fueled him more for how he felt about his brothers. Dustin's vulnerability lay exposed for all to see, evoking a surge of compassion within Liam. Throughout their shared history, it had often fallen on Dustin's shoulders to bear the heaviest burdens, and this moment was no different. "Until the end, this life hasn't been easy for any of us and we won't let it beat us down without a fucking fight" his face was stone straight but then grew a smirk "We Ares boys know a thing or two about war." This was true as it was in their blood!!!! So whatever the future held for them they would face it together. This camp had seen a lot of war before and it wasn't something that would just go away. It was as natural as something as love in this world.

Gael's eyebrows rose playfully at Andralyn as she stuck her tongue out at him. "Careful there. I might just take that as an invite." he mused with a smirk. He had always thought of her as a go to girl, she was pretty in her own right. One of the hot ones in the camp if of course you didn't count those Aphrodite girls. Those girls would be the death of him. They knew how to have fun and Gael was all about that. His eyes found Andralyn's when she told them that she was going to be grounded. He made a face and rolled his eyes. "Listen here, you gotta stop doing your shit." he chuckled a little and shook his head watching her as she grabbed the joint from his hand. He smirked when she said it was the best and he turned to see what Petal was going to do. Of course, she took it. Petal was another one that he could see him having fun with. He liked her attitude with everything. She seemed chill. He liked that about people. He took the joint from Petal as she passed it back to him and he brought it to his lips for a second holding it there so he could move up a little in the bed. He took a drag and held it in before talking in a stranded voice. "I honestly wonder. Where I picked up both up at." he said as he blew out the smoke. He took another puff, holding it in longer before handing it off to Andralyn with a smile. His eyes turned to Petal as she says something about being grounded was the perfect opportunity for inner exploration. He went to laugh, forgetting that he still had the smoke in his lungs and started coughing, waving his hand in front of his face while trying to get himself breathing better again. He returned her gaze she had given him and sent her a wink. He was starting to feel a little better, more relaxed, mellow. He was enjoying himself with two hot girls. He was living the dream. Well so he thought. His gaze never leaving Petal in the moment since she was the one that was talking. "What kind of burning questions are you looking for there Petal." he mused as his eyes hooded a little. "I have secrets but none I'm willing to confess to the two of you." he told him playfully. He had no idea what they would want to bring out of him, but if they asked and done the right things maybe. "Better yet." he said as he glanced over to Andralyn. "Truth or dare Red." he questions her as he laid his hands on his belly.

He would say to James “Where should I put these 2 boxes? I don't have anything yet really. I was kind of rushed away when my pa didn’t get back from the gulf. I have a backpack and these 2 boxes.” If you look or listen the boxes kind of move or sound like there is something alive in them. Also if they look at his pocket it is kind of moving by it’s self. As he walks in the building he would see all the lights and things and say “Wow, I have never seen a real casino before just the dirty basements my pa and his co-workers played poker in there are so many lights.” Then James would yell to everyone to come meet him. First to come up and meet was a very young look girl who introduced herself as Octavia and Leroy would say in a very southern accent to where it was almost hard to understand. “Howdy ma’am, my name is Leroy. Ça va? I mean sorry how are ya doing.” After talking to Octavia another older lady, but still in her older teens Leroy would guess, would walk up and introduce herself as Andralyn and introduce himself in a similar manor and as a young man would walk up and introduce himself and ask how Leroy was doing he would instinctively answer “ca va bien, I’m a bit confused but “quelqu'un parle français ou cajun?” And he would wait for a response.

Dustin couldn't help but watch his brother at the moment. Everything that was happening for a reason, and he knew that this was going to be on him to lead his brothers and sisters to this war. He sighed heavily and turned around putting his back to his brother, not in a disrespectful way but in a way that meant that he was more worried about it. He was worried about everything and everyone. He turned back to Liam and sighed when Liam told him that there, they were family, and they would be facing the situation together. Because they had done so before. He unclenched his jaw a little. His brother had a point and that was something. He was also worried though, and that wasn't something that he was going to be able to stop. Dustin went to the ground in a heap. His legs out in front of him and his arms behind him holding him up all the way. Laim went on to tell him that they were a team and that he and Benji and the others were going to be behind him. He gripped the ground; he knew that his brother was right. The confidence in his voice carried. Even leaders needed this sometimes. He felt something wet coming from his eyes before the next voice saying his name brought him over to glanced at Benji. He had been there too? Crap and he was showing his weakness. He didn't want his other brother seeing this. But honestly there was a lot going on and he wanted Benji there too. He stays quiet listening to his other brother. The tears were soon falling freely from his eyes. "Fuck guys." he said as he brought up an arm to whip away the sweat and tears on his face. "It's good to have you all here with me." he muttered, still hiding his face from the two standing there. He was worried that they would bash him for crying on them.

Dustin's frustration poured out in each punch and tense movement, Liam watched with a mixture of concern and understanding. He could see the weight of responsibility weighing heavily on his brother's shoulders, and he knew that Dustin was grappling with more than just the impending war. Liam's gaze remained steady on Dustin as he listened, his expression a mixture of frustration and empathy. "I can only it's a lot, Dustin," Liam replied, his voice calm yet resolute. "But you don't have to shoulder it all alone. We're family, and we've faced tough situations together before. I'm here for you, man." He knew he wasn't cabin leader but it doesn't mean he could be there for Dustin. Trying to do whatever he can to protect his family! Dustin's exhaustion and fear were palpable, his vulnerability shining through despite his efforts to maintain a tough exterior. Liam took a step closer, mirroring his brother's stance. "You're right, it's insane. But you've got a team behind you—Benji, me, and all the others who believe in you. You're not alone in this fight." Liam's words held an unspoken promise of solidarity, a reminder that they were all in this together. Seeing Dustin on the brink of breaking down, Liam's voice was strong, carrying a sense of unwavering support. "You won't lose any of us, Dustin. We're stronger when we're united, and I've got your back. Let's face this war head-on, as a family."

Dustin wasn't even thinking at the moment. He was in full battle mode. He was ready for what was coming, even if he wasn't ready at all for it. He would walk through the hells of every religion that was ever thought about in the world to be able to keep his siblings safe from what was about to happen. He whipped his brow for a second when a voice came to his ears. He perked up knowing that it was Liam at that moment. He turned to face his brother, his body was stiff, and his jaw was locked in a frown. He turned to face the punching bag once again and punched it for good measure. "It's crazy." he gritted out while shaking his head a little. "Dad comes..." punch... "And he tells us about a.." he looks around for a moment. "War." he sighed. "And I'm expected to not do anything about it right now?" he looked back at his brother for that moment and sighed harder. "I want you, Benji and the rest of my siblings to live through it, because let's be honest, it's going to be bad." he punched the bag once again and turned to look at his brother. One of the only ones that had anything to do with him. Benji was the other one. They had all been thick as thieves since they were younger. He loved their relationship. "I can't lose any of you." he told him sweat dripping from his face. He had heard what happened in the last war, he didn't want to lose anyone. "You get it but again you don't. Being this." he pointed to himself. "Being a cabin leader means that I have to prove myself to everyone. You know how hard it is to sit here and not want to break down and lose all my control?"

Mila, being the child of truth and justice could easily ask a truth question and tell whether it is true or not, that would be fun to see whether anyone her tells the truth if they ever chose that. Dare for her was a hard thing as she had to think of weird or difficult stuff to do for the victims who chose it. She had a thought formed in mind when she saw how close and almost too close Petal and Gael interacted to the point that they might be doing something pretty private. She giggled, as much a matchmaker as she was, she’d like to see how strong their relationship was. "Okay good, well your dare is…….to carry Petal around the cabins, blindfolded, with Petal guiding your direction, and back here…… Oh sis, sorry gonna need that blindfold of yours again. " She quickly slip back the blindfold that she threw back to her sister earlier and handed over to Gael. This should test their chemistry and help towards one another. She could say she had bit of the Aphrodite’s charm from just now to be able to think of some dare like this. Beaming she was excited to see how it will turn out.

Petal's breath caught in her throat as Gael's long, lean frame enveloped her from behind. Every fiber of her being screamed to pull away, to distance herself from the unpredictability and chaos that was Gael. And yet, she remained immobile, trapped in his embrace, his darkness pulling her in like a moth to a flame. His fingers threading through her hair felt like soft tendrils, both comforting and invasive. As he whispered into her ear, a shiver ran down her spine, and not entirely from the cold. Petal's heart raced, her pulse quickened, and her breathing became erratic. The teasing edge in his voice was unmistakable, making her wonder what mischief he was plotting this time. She leaned into his touch just a fraction, despite herself. She was torn between wanting to break free and relishing the dangerous warmth of his proximity. The very essence of him was intoxicating, making it harder for her to think straight. "What secret?" she finally managed to murmur, her voice betraying a hint of vulnerability. She tried to regain her composure, focusing on the game and the people around them, but it was impossible to ignore Gael's lingering presence and the sensation of his fingers gliding through her hair. Every tug, every gentle pull was a reminder of the complex web of emotions he invoked in her. She was trapped in this dance with him, not entirely unwilling but still fearful of where it might lead. @ Gael Masterson

It wasn't a surprise that Asher was not pleased with this situation. In fact, if she was surrounded by people that knew her, they would know that she was fuming and her cool and calm demeanor was just the front she was putting forward so that she wouldn't give in to her true feelings. Because her true feelings were those of wanting to choke Evelyn so fearfully that her smug look would disappear completely from her face. But alas, like everything in life, Asher was a lot more calculating and mean that that. Asher looked at Evelyn and then at Theo and she knew exactly what was going on. It was all a matter of who could one up the other and while Asher was in no mood to compete with a child, that didn't mean she wasn't going to shut it down once and for all. She couldn't tell what Theo was thinking but he wasn't entirely at fault and Asher could sense a slight difference in him. Like he was before. If Theo had been his true self only for Asher that was fine and all, but it wasn't going to cut it. When Evelyn looked at her and then walked away, Asher knew it was her turn. "Are you familiar with the thoroughbred?" She asked, lifting her hands to conjure a glass wall that was meant to block Evelyn's path. "No, I didn't think you would." She continued, getting closer to the girl. "It is the process of breeding a race horse. See when it comes to throughbreeding, the most important aspects of a race horse are agility, speed and spirit. You want your horse to be the fastest, the most agile, the show stopper of the show. That is what determines the value and yet, when those things are long gone, the horse no longer serves a purpose. You move on to the next one and the next one." She stopped, her voice soft but lacking any sense of compassion. "You see what I am saying? You can be the best race horse there is, but even the fastest, loosest of all horses reaches its peak and then the value plummets, and what is one to do then?" Her words were clear and the intention even so. She turned to look at Theo and the glance that she gave him was anything but friendly. "If you want him, you can have him. I am not interested in competing with a race horse. And you, Theo, at least have the balls to stand up for what you want."

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Fin sat back as he watched Henry do his dare which he could not help but smirk the entire time. The reaction from Liam was PRICELESS!!! He already did not like this dude so for him to now be wondering what was going on in the first place was. "Make me pay" he said back to her "I can't wait to see what you come up with babe" he laughed as that was a Drachma well spent for sure! What else would happen tonight? He had been having the time of his life and was forgetting the heart ache he had from Elena. Petal then went on with her sad story about the dog. He rubbed her hand to let her know he was there as he knew this story made her sad. Shaking his head he noticed that Silvio was asked and he chose dare. Ohhhh this should be good he thought to himself as Silvio had to pole dance. Rubbing his hands together he began to laugh hard as Silvio took off his shirt and threw it on him. "WORK IT SILVIO" he called out as he did go all out! Man Fin would pay for a show like this! This demeter camper had talent for sure. Wondering if he should pull out drachma to pay him as he came back and got his shirt. "Well done man" he said laughing. That was when Miro was asked. Fin looked to the side as he did not know how to feel about this aphrodite child, he knew it wasn't the guys fault for also loving Elena but it still hurt a lot!

Henry watched as a few more rounds unfolded around her, glad to see that the game was picking up steam. This was about the calibre of dares she expected: stolen kisses, hidden secrets, lies, etc. Classic teenager stuff. It was nice to forget the near-constant peril of demigod life every once in a while. Even if the perils of being a teenager seemed equally tumultuous at times. Shocked at having been asked to go next, Henry choked on a cough. She figured the others would be far more interested in each other, and expected to take a back seat as usual. Finley was looking flushed after his passionate kiss with Silvio. Henry had had a mild interest in the child of Iris for some time; he was an artist like her, and easy on the eyes to boot. She was tempted towards truth, but she didn't exactly trust anyone in the group just yet. Stubbing her cigarette out on the arm of her chair, she sat forward with a grin. "Hit me with a dare, Finley." @ Finley Walker

Loukas felt his face flush at Henry's dare, the blush intensifying at her joking comment. Even more so in the fact he'd be doing this in front of two of Sage's sisters! His heart hammered in his chest, this dare was both thrilling and mortifying. A part of him wished he had chosen 'truth' now, yet he found himself rising from his seat, the words already leaving his mouth, "Alright, challenge accepted." He flashed a quick glance towards Sage, trying to gauge her reaction, as if to say 'I'm only doing this to impress you!'. Taking a deep breath, he started towards of the larger trees that offered a bit of privacy. "I'll be back in a flash!" he called out. Even as the words left his mouth, he felt the knot in his stomach tighten. But the thought of backing down now, especially in front of Sage, was unthinkable. He quickly shed his clothes, he didn't linger too long in the cool night air, anxiety and anticipation propelling him towards the water's edge. Taking one last deep breath, Loukas sprinted towards the lake, doing his best to try and maintain some modesty! The shock of the cold water did little to dull the thrill of the dare or the pounding of his heart in his chest. His mind was a mess of thoughts but the most prominent was how much he hoped Sage would be impressed by his daring feat! @ Henrietta Abbot

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CASE FILE 000 Sage Case File: Sage Roberts Parentage: Demigod, daughter of Athena and Christopher Roberts Age: REDACTED Biography: My name is Sage Roberts, and as an investigator, I have decided to explore my own history. My father, Christopher Roberts, is an anthropologist and historian with a keen interest in Greek and Roman times. He met my mother, Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, in Greece while working on a project about ancient battle strategies. Their short-lived, yet passionate romance led to my birth. Growing up, I was an inquisitive child who faced challenges in learning but remained passionate about it. I cherished the times when I could accompany my father on his travels, soaking in knowledge and culture from around the world. My quick wit was often showcased in our intense chess matches. My life took a turn when my father married Helen, who treated me with contempt, making me feel like an outsider. As I got older, I experienced strange occurrences and monster attacks. My friend Basil, who later revealed himself to be a satyr, helped me understand that I am a demigod. Following a hurtful argument with my father, I chose to join Basil at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigods. At the age of 13, I was claimed by Athena and have since become a valuable member of the camp community. Personality: I am a strong, independent individual who carries a film camera to capture the beauty of my surroundings. I spend my days reading and expanding my knowledge. Although hesitant to form close connections due to past hurt, those who manage to become my friends find me to be loving, kind, and fiercely loyal. I have a strong sense of empathy and often stand up for others when I see them being mistreated. Rumors and Speculations: As an investigator, it's crucial to explore all angles, even rumors and speculations. Some campers speculate that I am secretly working on a classified project for my mother, Athena, to uncover ancient knowledge lost in time. Others believe that I have developed a unique ability to communicate with owls, Athena's sacred animal, and use them as informants on my investigations. Though these rumors are imaginative and intriguing, they should be taken with a grain of salt. Final Thoughts and Analysis: Investigating my own life has been, like, a total eye-opener! I mean, I've always been curious and all, but diving into my own story has made me realize how much I've grown at Camp Half-Blood. I've met some pretty cool people there, and even though I've had my fair share of struggles, I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything! So yeah, I've had some tough times with learning and stuff, but that's never stopped me. I just do my thing and stand up for others when I see them getting picked on. Rumors about me are always floating around, but I'm, like, not bothered by them. I know who I am, and that's what really matters, right? To sum it up, looking into my life has given me major insights and made me feel more confident about who I am as a demigod and a daughter of Athena. I'm super excited to see what the future has in store for me!

Let the boy recover, he needs bed rest, not any other kind of bed times.. I hear Cabin Hecate is pretty busy nowadays and full of distractions.. maybe one of the twins would be your speed. I hear in that cabin they keep going all night!