Seize the Rays.

[Elijah Quinn Rare]

Elijah was one of the first campers to welcome his newest half-sibling into the safest place in the world for demigods. It has been some time since her claiming as he wanted to let her settle down a bit but once she was ready, he was more than happy to show her that it means to have a good time. It was one of his favorite things to do whenever a new camper shows up. He wanted to show them how they can have fun before telling them all the classes they could finds themselves attending to ensure their survival beyond the boundary. But for now, today is Rebecca's day as the two of them had scheduled this to be their beach day. He did not want to say anything more other than having a picnic but he left the cabin earlier so he can set it up with the help of his half-siblings. The young man paraded to the north shore of Long Island Sound along with his crew and went to the spot he had designated just a week before. Placing down a peach scheme picnic blanket flat against the sand, soft pillows and plants followed before the circular low table made its way to the corner of the blanket. Even more decor is stacked onto the table itself and food, locally sourced, is prepared in a grazing board filled with slices of meat, cheese, sweet and savory accoutrements. The drinks are the same goblets you'd find in the dining pavilion where your favorite drink can fill the glass up with a thought.

Sitting on top of one of the pillows, Elijah waited for @ Rebecca Jones to arrive.

[Rebecca Jones]

Rebecca had been wandering north and south of the camp, she wanted to be familiar with the direction wherever she went. Although she always looked up the sun and thought of her father, as if the sun would guide her instead. Though she had been wondering why he left her mum before and why not stay longer. Anyways, she was welcomed warmly by her half siblings and she had felt welcomed to the cabin. She noticed everyone having similar abilities as hers and that amazed her. It was actually quite nice to have a family other than her current ones, family didn’t have to come by blood. So her half brother Elijah had invited her for a picnic at the Long Island South beach. Luckily she knew her directions and wouldn’t get lost there. She hummed to a song when she got there and found the little setup and her half brother not far away from her. Her eyes gleaming at the sight of the decor, food and the goblet drink she recognise from the pavilion. ”Aw that’s sweet Elijah, this whole setup. Ooh are those from the pavilion? ” She smiled warmly at her half brother and settled herself next to his seat. She was a little hungry luckily so the food won’t be a waste. 

[Elijah Quinn Rare]

It was not the first time Elijah set up a picnic for a new camper but he did it for anyone that has a special place in his heart. That would mean most of the Apollo children and some friends of his but only a select few get a picnic as their tastes would be different. For Rebecca, he thought it was a good idea to enjoy the beach while basking in the sun while enjoying food that he had put together himself while the decor came from his setup techs. Listening to the waves as they continue to crash into shore, the sounds where land meets sea is music to his ears. It was nice to have seagulls be far far away from him as they are screaming kleptomaniacs but he did have A Hecate child cast a charm to rid of pests and birds that attempt to get near the picnic site.

"They are. I asked the dryads to borrow them for a couple hours because there's no way we are not having these in our picnic." He chucked. "Like drinking your favorite beverage as soon as you think of it? Might as well add magic to this setup. Help yourself, Becca. Everything is ours to take." 

[Rebecca Jones]

Rebecca was definitely enjoying the breathtaking view she and Elijah were at. The beach was really a good hangout place especially for couples, it was a romantic sight, but yeah friends and siblings were welcomed too. She wondered if the camp allowed young love relationships. She enjoyed the goblet Elijah mentioned where he asked the dryads from. She chuckled at that. Well they are the best.  She managed to think of a few of her favourites drinks and thought she would like to have something new today. She hold her goblet thing of one of the cocktail flavours she recalled and soon the goblet was filled with the drink. It was perfect for such weather and besides it was a beach view. Good thing I’m hungry too. What’s your favourite food by the way?   She looked over the food area, smiling at how thoughtful her half brother was at the preps.

[Elijah Quinn Rare]

It just occurred to him that to the outside observer, he and Rebecca could be a couple. The thought made him chuckle - even friends and siblings can have a picnic at the beach. Two children of Apollo hanging out under the sun and getting acquainted with each other? There is no better setting to welcome the youngest member of the cabin yet. "Indeed they are." The dryads have been in camp for who knows what and are considered to be forest spirits that help out the camp in certain ways - most famously to prepare food for hungry campers. Elijah was sitting cross legged, gazing into the waves crashing onto the shore. He didn't want to start eating yet out of etiquette until Rebecca had gotten the first bite. "That's a trick question. I like a lot of food." A giggle parted his soft lips. "Right now, it would have to be sushi. My goal is to I want to try all kinds sushi with a variety of the raw seafood they put. Tuna, salmon, albacore. They're a little pricy but I do believe certain places are worth the time. What about you? What's your favorite food?"

[Rebecca Jones]

Rebecca continued to enjoy what the dryads had given Elijah for the lovely picnic they were having. And the food was amazing that she had to start picking on them, eyeing them all at once. She grinned at his mentioning of sushi, she’d heard of them but haven’t got to try them yet. “That’s cool….do you like sashimi too? I hear it taste good with the wasabi sauce.” She searched through the pile of food to see if there was sushi as well. ”I like Chinese food haha, really love the handmade dimsum……. Seems like we are more of Asian style.” She chuckled at that. She does like the usual local food but her heart was always heading towards the eastern areas, she felt that they were more warmer and homely food than the usual. She then started digging for the meat as she was famished now.