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[toeverywhere]

Morning, campers! [A young woman with dark hair pulled into a low pony-tail and bright blue eyes is waving at you over the IM.] I thought I'd introduce myself to you. I just got in last night. Anyway, my name is Elizabeth Comstock, I'm a Daughter of Eris, and a Hunter of Artemis. I know the last time the Hunters were here, things didn't go over quite so well, and I really hope we can put that past us, and work to a new understanding. [She smiles broadly.]

Of course, if anyone has any questions about the Hunters, I'm more than happy to talk shop. But don't worry, boys, I'm not planning on spiriting away all your lady friends. That's not why Lady Artemis sent me here. [Well, not entirely.]

I'm all set up in Cabin Eight, and I was hoping I could maybe take a pegasus ride at some point today, if someone wanted to help me out there. It's been a while since I've ridden one as a camper. Feel free to drop in, come say hello. I just thought it was only fair to introduce myself. [There's a 'caw!' from outside the frame.] Yes yes, I'll introduce you too, Songbird. When we have visitors. [She looks back at the rainbow and gives a small salute before the rainbow dissolves.]

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[allnerves]

[ Oh right. She relaxes somewhat. Hey, it's been a stressful, frustrating month and a half for her. ]

How long has it been since you were last at camp?

[toeverywhere]

A few years. Probably close to ten. You kinda... lose track of time.

[allnerves]

I've wondered how that must feel, especially when you're nearing about a century of immortality. [ She's only guessing here, though Chrion's definitely mentioned it before. ]

[toeverywhere]

This year, I'm One Hundred and Seventeen. [Oh god.]

[allnerves]

I know that the gods seem to adapt the changes easily, but I've been curious about how people who were once mortal deal with it, getting used to new slang and technology and all that.

[toeverywhere]

Well, being alive all that time, you really just... adapt the way anyone does, I guess. I didn't suddenly wake up in a completely different time. I learned about computers the same time anyone else did.

[allnerves]

I suppose it's easier than coming out of being frozen in time. [ Like anyone who finds themselves in the Lotus Hotel. Something catches Annabeth's attention out of the corner of her eye and she cranes her neck a little. ]

Is that your bird?

[toeverywhere]

I imagine it would be. There are... hard parts. [Watching people she cared about die. But, she hadn't had any ties left in Columbia. Being with the hunters, it was easier.]

Yeah, that's Songbird. He's been my companion for a while.

[allnerves]

[ She obviously understands that, even as someone who isn't immortal. Annabeth nods sympathetically, though her face hardly betrays the thoughts in her head. ]

Hopefully he'll be able to get along with our other creature companions. [ All of whom were quite amicable in spite of their size. ]

[toeverywhere]

I hope so. If he doesn't, well, he'll just have to find other animals to hang out with, isn't that right, Songbird? [He caws in agreement]

[allnerves]

Plenty to choose from, that's for certain, especially since Hebe decided to drop a gift on camp after the Red Room.

[toeverywhere]

That was sweet of her. He's pretty friendly when you get to know him, not like his namesake, so I'm sure he'll make all sorts of friends.