Theodore Thatcher

“All our parents left us a little cracked in da head no?” Theo laughed at Aislynn's admission. He guessed that just because she had better access to her father, it didn’t make life any more noticeable easier. In fact, she probably had it harder, a walking, talking constant reminder of why so much of her life had gone in a less desirable direction. At least Theo never had to see his father if he didn’t want to, and he certainly didn’t want to.

He was starting to get the sense that while many other campers might have partied with Aislynn (Theo couldn’t blame them, the girl was a bombshell) few if any had ever bothered to get to know her. It seemed like even the simple couple of questions he’d asked her threw her by surprise. Well, he supposed it was just a little fun to see her squirm a bit under his questioning, but he also cared; the alcohol helped with that too. “Ahhhh, da loner who helps out other loners to feel less alone. I know da type. I imagine that it gets draining when no one reciprocates.” Theo in no way thought of himself as a therapist but he sensed a kinship with this girl. Maybe she was worth spending time to get to know, I mean, looks wise she certainly was, but in a rare moment of character Theo looked beyond just physical appearance. Sitting down next to her, he carefully placed his arm around her, checking to make sure she didn’t flinch from the touch.

"Good! It’s a good ting!” He laughed when she finished sharing. “If no one expects you to amount to nothin’ den dere’s no pressure, no expectations, no limits to how far you can go…except the ones you chain yourself to.” He said, emphasizing his point by tapping his finger on her sternum. “So stop seeing it as a weakness, a chain, and see it for what it is; freedom. To be whoever you want to be, whenever you want to be, with whoever you want to be with. At least…that’s what I tell myself. Its worked well enough so far” taking another sip, sad to see the bottle was nearing the end, but enjoying the effects it was causing him.

As soon as Theo’s head hit the pillow and he closed his eyes he was quickly out of it, drifting into a state of sleepy unconsciousness. Dreaming about his recent trip and the unexpected, but very welcome, surprise encounter with another camper. It had been worth losing out on most of his loot as his dream replayed the highlight reel of the two of them in the lounge room. In fact, Theo probably would have stayed in the dream for several more hours were it not for a light breeze that blew its way into his room through the opened window. Theo’s eyes flashed open, yanked from the pleasurable realm of sleep. Grumbling he rolled his hands over his eyes, how long did he sleep? It couldn’t have been for very long?

That’s when he noticed the open window. “Was tat always open?” he questioned himself. He wasn’t one to lock up but that didn’t mean he would keep the window open either. Being prankers at heart he wondered if one of his siblings had tried to sneak in, not knowing his door was unlocked. Well, one way to find out. “Hello?” he called out in the room. “Don’t make me come find you little brothers!” He paused waiting, if the room stayed silent he would just nod back off to sleep, it was that kind of day.

Theo wasn’t really sure what time of day it was, he just knew he needed sleep. He had just recently returned to camp after a botched job in New Orleans thanks to the unexpected arrival of a certain daughter of Hecate. “Fuckin’ magic, always weird in shit” he grumbled as he stumbled into Cabin 11 making his way to his room. He could tell one of his moods was coming on, it got like this after a big job; even a botched one. After the excitement and high of a heist came the numbing feeling that nothing really mattered, at least, until the next distraction came along.

When that would be though Theo couldn’t tell, he’d figured that out after some sleep, lots of sleep. Striping off his clothes he threw them to the side corner on top of a pile of the previous days’. Hmmm, guess he would need to take care of that soon he thought as he crawled into bed, just a single blanket to cover him. “Hmmm guess da rest of da sheets are in da pile too…” he mumbled. His cabin door was ajar but he didn’t care, he kept most things opened or unlocked. He was a kleptomaniac but honestly didn’t care much what happened to his stolen possessions; it was the high he always kept chasing.

Theo’s past had been instrumental in shaping him into the teenager he was today. Going from home to home, never really finding acceptance, it had turned him off on meaningful relationships. People were transactions, he gave something to them and got something back in return. He had also developed a keen sense of ‘street smarts’ learning to read people. So he could guess what it was Evelyn wanted at this moment. Not just sex, no she wanted something wild, no strings attached, a distraction from whatever she was currently running away from, to explore her growing sexuality. Well, if it was exploration she wanted, his body would happily serve as a map of untold pleasures for her to find. “Ohhh I haven’t had any complaints so far, no” he chuckled. While she began to observe the cavern he began to observe her body, eyes slowly taking their time. Other girls might be turned off at being stared at like so, but Theo knew she didn’t mind, her body was a work of art meant to be admired.

He delighted in his decision to show her this exclusive area that up until now he’d kept to himself. Her shock and unadulterated excitement at this excursion made Theo genuinely happy. The cavern would provide many opportunities for more adult activities, either in the pool, the rocky steps leading into it or the dry space outside the water; it was a playground of endless possibilities. As Evelyn approached him in the pool Theo grew excited, the water obscured their lower halves but didn’t mean they couldn't explore those areas with their hands which seemed to be Evelyn's intentions.

When she whispered into his ear it sent shivers like lightning down his naked body. Ohhhh so she wanted to be a part of his secret did she? Bold of her to assume she could just walk in through the front door and co-opt it with him. But this gave Theo an idea, she had been pretty eager so far, maybe she would be willing to earn her membership to Theo’s private cavern. “How bout we make a bet hm?” he whispered back, his hands doing some exploring of their own as he spoke, sliding down the sides of her body until they rested on her hips. “You’re an Aphrodite right? So if you can use your gifts and make me feel pleasure so divine, dat I can’t help but shout out your name…then maybe I can share my cavern with you…make it a regular ting. What do you say chere?” he asked, the cockiest smirk spreading over his face.

Theo chuckled to himself as he fantasied just how a goddess like Aphridite would go around ‘thanking’ someone. He had bedded many demigods and mortals, but the real deal might be just too much even for himself. It didn’t seem like many of their parents turned out the happiest after their…liaisons with the divine. “Awwww, I’m touched at your concern for lil ole’ me” he said, snatching the bottle back for another sip, coughing a bit as he handed it back. “You do make a strong strong brew. A natural gift from your father I presum’. Dey say he was at the game ya know? Must’v been after I was already carried off.”

“So why ar’ you really here chere?” It genuinely puzzled Theo to get this unannounced surprise visit from Aislynn. He knew he wasn’t particularly popular here at camp, sure many campers loved to sleep with him, and he openly obliged them, but beyond that he was mostly left alone. Life had taught him that if a stranger came by with gifts there were always strings attached. And yet, he wasn’t picking up that sense from Aislynn. She either was very good at hiding it, or….she actually did care. Theo wasn’t sure which of those options scared him more. It wasn’t necessarily that he disliked people getting close, he just didn’t have a lot of positive experiences of it working out. One of many reasons why he was known to skip out of town every now and then.

As they traded sips, and barbs, at each other Theo began to feel himself relaxing more around her. Maybe it was the mead (the mead most definitely played a part) but he started to feel a connection to another kindred soul who might also be misunderstood like him. Well, one way to find out, he supposed. "What’s your story?” he asked. “I don’t tink I really know dat much about you. Other dan the stories I hear. You’ve got quite de reputation as a troublemaker but…I’m sure dere’s more to you dan just dat?”

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Not sure you're ready for the big leagues just yet buddy, I hear Sage might still have a crush though?

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Theo grinned at the woman, he sensed she was having trouble remembering his name but he also wasn’t sure if maybe she was struggling to place him altogether. This didn’t surprise him as Asher was known for being reserved with a very small circle of friends at camp, when she even spent time there. The little he did know about her was that she ran some kind of family business but he couldn’t say what it was about. What Theo did know though was that this left him in a troubling predicament. If she figured out his identity she would know he didn’t belong here and was up to no good. At that point she could decide to expose him, ruining all his hard earned spoils from the night. Hmmm, he was at her mercy for now until he could gauge just how she’d react.

“Why pardon’ me miss” he apologized, his cajun accent sounding less out of the ordinary given their current surroundings. His eyes locked into hers as he tried to guess if she knew that he was Theo, camp thief and troublemaker, here to cause nothing but trouble and empty pockets. Uggggg Asher sure could keep a strict poker face, he thought. He couldn’t risk it anymore, his best play was to reveal himself in a setting of his choosing and hope he could persuade her to keep his secret. Grabbing her arm, “Follow me and please…don’t freak out” he whispered in a hushed tone. Guiding her away from the crowds of boring millionaires into the back area where there was an unoccupied “employees only” lounge that Theo knew would stay empty for quite some time. When the door closed he turned back to Asher. “It’s me, Theo from camp. What are you doing here? Can’t you see I’m ‘working’?” he said, his curiosity growing.

“An improvement huh?” he grinned, maybe flattery was the medicine he needed currently…no scratch that, the booze she offered was the medicine he needed, even if he had to share. Taking the bottle from her he took a long sip and sighed, letting his shoulders relax as he cracked his neck, handing the bottle back “Danks” he did feel a lot better now. The girl might be someone he’d usually avoid but he had to admit, the daughter of Dionysus was gifted in her arts. He’d been to many parties that she’d thrown or provided alcohol for and while he could hardly recall many details of those nights, he knew he always had a good time.

“Dink?” he laughed at her question “Honey dere’s no dinking when a woman like Helena is coming onto ya. Did I take it too far? Perhaps. Was it worth it….maybe not. Would I do it again…probably” laughing more as he recalled Mateo’s angry expression. “Besideeee’ it did seem to bring da two back together no? Maybe I am a saint sent down from heaven to reunite da two lovers” he proclaimed with exaggerated hand motions. Taking the bottle back again trading sips with Aislynn. “But when did you becom’ so concerned with my wellbeing?” he inquired, suddenly growing a bit suspicious.

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Theo was still trying to re-gather his thoughts and recollections of the previous day (days?) events. This wasn’t the first time Theo had been knocked out over causing shit, hell, sometimes he was knocked out over shit he didn’t even cause, he just always had a knack for finding trouble. But dammit it was never easy recovering his senses afterwards. Note to self he thought, Mateo can sure throw a punch. What he needed right now was his own bed, an aspirin and at least twelve hours of sleep. As he approached his cabin though he was instead greeted by a headache; Aislynn. “Shit” he grumbled as he walked up.

“Hmm, you tell me chere? Do I still have my dashin’ good looks or am I confined to forever be ugly?” Despite being at camp for several years he had never really interacted that much with Aislynn and for good reason, truth is, she scared him a bit. He worked to cause his chaos, she caused chaos by simply existing; a dangerous girl for sure! Still, she had something he knew he wanted in the moment and if that meant talking with this firecracker then it would be worth it. “Dat for little ole’ me?” he asked, pointing to the bottle she had on her; hoping it didn’t come with a catch.

Ohhhhh, Theo could tell that this was a girl who wasn’t afraid to break the rules, in fact she probably preferred to. That it didn’t take much if any proclamation from Theo to get her to strip tease for him must clearly mean she was desiring him as badly as he was wanting her. When she turned around to show off, Theo’s mouth couldn’t help but drop a little at the sight of her supple ass. Watching as she swayed in that seductive way only Aphirites could seem to pull off. Still facing away from him she slowly bent over as she pulled down the bikini bottoms, just the hint of those sweet lips being exposed in that position drove him wild! She certainly knew what she was doing, only giving a glimpse at what he was dying to see more of. As she turned around to get into his pool he did get a brief full view of everything before the water submerged it up to her hips, still, everything above the hips was on full display and Theo was drinking it all in.

“Welcome to my pool” he proclaimed, arms outstretched, eyes locking with hers he recognized the hungry look they gave him, for it was the same he was feeling now. Taking her hand he gently began to lead her further into the pool, it didn’t get too deep, only up to their chests but soon enough back to their hips as he lead her underneath the falls into a little private enclave. They were both soaked from going underneath, but the falls provided a wonderful sense of privacy here, with a comfortable “bench” like structure made of rock where one could sit with their legs in the pool, there was also plenty of room in the pool as well. “Dis is where I like to com’ to think.” Theo smiled at her, revealing his hideaway. “Never brought anyone here before but I hope ya like it” as he watched her curiously, wondering what this beauty might do next.

Theo had disappeared from Camp Halfblood for some time as he was wont to do, being old enough. He could be gone anywhere from a couple weeks to a whole month, only his closest friends knew what he was up to, well, his closest friends and whoever shared his bed; he did love to brag if he thought it would impress a pretty girl or boy.

This particular time Theo found himself in his home turf of New Orleans attending a very fancy private party at a well known venue. Not as one of the VIPs, but as a simple waiter, unknown and lost in a crowd of people who all considered themselves more important than him. That was how Theo liked it, if they weren’t paying attention to him then they were not paying attention to his nimble fingers as he walked through the crowd offering drinks and horderves, but removing watches, bracelets and wallets as he went. Being a kleptomaniac these excursions are what he lived for and besides, these people weren’t going to miss their items, they were all wealthy enough to buy a dozen more.

Theo’s eyes darted their way over the crowd looking for his next mark when he spotted her. A stunning young brunette woman who looked like she was there for business, he couldn’t see her face as her back was turned to him but the piece of jewelry on her wrist was his focus. Making his way through he approached her from behind, she seemed distracted so this should be an easy grab. He would do his old routine of accidentally bumping into her and while she was shocked he would make his move. It was only when he ‘knocked’ into her and she turned around did he realize this was no ordinary mark, but someone he knew from camp; Asher!

@ Asher Harrington

Theo had expected to get a stir out of Mateo, what he haddn't planned on was both Levi and Akemi rushing up to him too. He must've crossed a line if that quiet little Hecate was all upset too. He couldn't help but grin, proud of all the chaos he was creating. And over what? Helena had started this, now would probably be a good time to mention that as Mateo looked pretty pis...........................................................................................................................................................

With a thud Theo collapses to the ground knocked out cold.

When Helena mocked surprize at being a 'person of interest' Theo couldn't help but laugh. "Mmm a woman with curves like yours will always be of interest to me." It was a good day for Theo, he seemed to be raking in all the Aphrodite girls, first Evelyn jumping in his arms earlier and now he had Helena pressed against him. Who really could blame them though? Theo had the body of a god and the confidence to use it, what girl, or guy, could resist that for long?

Theo wasn't an idiot, he knew that when it came to Aphrodite campers there was always a catch, the question was, what was this one? All it took was to follow Helena's glances towards Mateo for him to piece this one together. So she was trying to use him to make another man jealous huh? This didn't bother Theo, he could still enjoy the moment for what it was. Plus, what an opportunity to stir the pot and cause some trouble. Looking towards Mateo, Theo managed to catch his eye and then without ever breaking eye contact; he held Helena close with one arm, using his now freed hand to give her a little smack on the butt. Winking at Mateo right after.