First Loaf [IM/Action]

[halfbread]

Sorry it took so long to get back here, guys - some, uh, things came up that I couldn't control.

[One would never know that Peeta spent the better part of the summer in the hospital or got attacked over Thanksgiving by the slightly sheepish grin he gives the rainbow - he'd had a few chats with Jehan and Finnick while he was away so he's been kept generally up to date on what's happened, but he isn't about to go spilling his own story so soon after arrival. It's not that important in the grand scheme of things.]

Looks like things are getting kind of crazy around here, with all the different pantheons showing up now, but, it's Christmastime, so we should be able to relax and focus on good things for awhile. Things were getting kind of hectic at the bakery, but I did bring a huge tub of gingerbread, chocolate mint cookies, and hamentashen if anyone wants to drop by Cabin 4 for some later. [He gives an eyeroll here.] Don't worry Finnick, I brought your croissants, too; you don't have to go hounding me about that. Even though you're probably going to.

So yeah, it's good to be back, and welcome to all of the new guys I haven't met yet - and, uh, when you get a chance, let me know if you've got any food allergies. I need to update my list since we've got so many new people.

[So he doesn't accidentally kill anyone. With a smile and a brief wave, Peeta breaks the connection. If anyone wants to find him, he'll be unpacking in Cabin 4, with stacks of baked goods to hand out to anyone who drops by.]

Comments

IM?

[findthisdistracting]

You're my favorite, Peeta. Need any help? [By which we mean he is heading your way for hugs, croissants, and probably help unpacking.]

Sure!

[halfbread]

[Ahh, there you are. Peeta was expecting this one.]

If you want - I brought more stuff this time since we're staying here now.

[Not that he'd give Finnick the heavy lifting. Or he would to shut him up.]

Lbr this will quickly be turning into action anyway.

[findthisdistracting]

I wouldn't have offered if I didn't. [There's an easy smile, but it doesn't quite reach his eyes.]

The staying here part isn't that bad. I'm used to it, anyway.

[Action]

[rainfelled]

[Chocolate mint cookies. Peeta is most likely going to end up Aqua's favorite Greek. She peeks into the cabin, knocking lightly.]

I have a shellfish allergy, but I'm not sure baking generally uses them.

[She smiles at him.]

I'm Aqua Elwyn, a Centurion of the Third Cohort in Camp Jupiter. I'm glad you made it to this camp safely.

[Action]

[halfbread]

[He looks up at the knock, a shirt in his hand that he drops on the bed as he spots the new face. He'd ask, but thankfully Aqua takes that out of his hands.]

I don't just bake, so I'll still put that on there. [He instinctively dusts off his hand on the shirt he's wearing, like he's dusting off flour, before holding it out for her to shake.] I'm Peeta - Peeta Mellark, son of Demeter. It's been... an interesting year.

[deathdiduspart]

[Peeta said the magic word. Gingerbread. There's definitely a son of Hades outside the Demeter Cabin, waiting patiently for Peeta to get done with unpacking.

He loves gingerbread, but he still has some manners.]

[halfbread]

[The door's still open, Nico, and he won't know you're there unless you say something. Go ahead and knock or just come on in.]

[wasalmostdaphne]

No allergies, so nothing to add there.

So... you usually come in with lots of food? Or is this a holiday thing?

[halfbread]

[He'll give a small laugh at the question.] Nah, I do this a lot - my family's owned a bakery for years, so it's just the kind of thing we do. And I just like it, I get to do something where I can see the results and it helps me clear my head when a lot of stuff's going on.

My name's Peeta - who're you?

[notworthless]

I don't like receiving food as a gift, so my allergy to nuts probably won't come up.

[halfbread]

[That's a bit of a strange statement, but he'll roll with it. People have their own quirks, after all.]

I'll still add it to my list, to be on the safe side. What's your name?

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[serenesuccessor]

[Naomi doesn't answer the Iris Message, mostly because she's walking back to the cabin with her backpack full of Top Secret Gifts.

She halts a few feet away, not rushing over to her new half-brother. Instead she feels the timidness creep up, like when she'd first met Anna and Jehan. Her hands move from the straps of her back to fiddling with the edge of the knit sweater Anna made her before she left.]

Um, 'm allergic to blueberries.

Action

[halfbread]

[He looks up at the voice, and the face doesn't place itself. Someone new, then.]

I don't use a whole lot of blueberries, but you should probably avoid some of the muffins I make then. What's your name?

[polishfan]

Hey. I'm Feuilly, and if you've got mint anything, you're quite possibly my new best friend. [Have a friendly sort of wave.]

[halfbread]

[Well that'll cause Peeta to lean over to the side and unsnap one of his tupperware cases. When he straightens up he's holding a cookie up to the rainbow.]

I've got a lot of these right now if you want some. We make them with melted candies.

[action]

[moointhedark]

[Sweets? Charlie is at Cabin 4 in a heartbeat.]

Hi! I'm Charlie and I don't have any food allergies, I think, and what's hamentashen thing?

[action]

[halfbread]

[-Okay! Enthusiastic kid. Actually Peeta's not too taken aback by that because there's kids who do the same thing at home. Cookies are serious business.]

Hamentashen are a Jewish food that's kind of halfway between a cookie and a pastry. These are them, right here.

[He's got a stack of tupperware sitting on the small table next to his bed and he shuffles the top one off to open the middle one. It's full of triangular pockets of dough with fillings inside them.]

I've got raspberry, apricot, and poppy seed filling.

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[shylyintrepid]

[Have a brother attaching himself to your back, Peeta.]

Oh gods, I missed you.

action

[halfbread]

[At least Peeta's very sturdy, Jehan. Also he was prepared for this. So he'll pat one of the arms Jehan's wrapped around him with an amused smile on his face.]

I missed you too, you know. Now think you can let me go so I can give you a real hug?

[Action]

[somatophylax]

[This son of Athena remembers you, Peeta, from your time here before. He doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, but he definitely doesn't mind greeting a familiar face even if he doesn't know you all that well. He gives a half-wave as he approaches]

Need a hand getting unpacked?

[Action]

[halfbread]

[Oh hey, he knows you. Peeta gives the other boy a wave in return.]

I think I'm good, I didn't bring all that much even though I'm staying. Not much point since we couldn't fit it all in the car. I don't mind if you just want to hang out here for awhile, though.

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[annieisntokay]

[Annie isn't exactly sure why, but she's decided to make her way over to Cabin 4. It's right next to hers, and baked goods sounded really great right now. Especially hamentashen. Hanukkah had passed and she hadn't had any, it was a tragedy. Not to mention, this boy had mentioned Finnick.

And she had a huge crush on Finnick.

And he probably knew Percy.

Welp.

Regardless, she's making her way up the steps into Demeter Cabin, knocking gingerly on the door before letting herself in.] Uhm, hi. I heard something about hamentashen? I couldn't really resist. I haven't had any in a long time. Sorry if I'm interrupting you unpacking, I just thought I could come over and introduce myself. Uhm- I'm Annie Cresta- I live next door in Cabin 3. I'm, ah, Percy Jackson's sister.

[She waved awkwardly.] Sorry. You probably want to get back to unpacking. [She should go. Right now.]

[ action ]

[halfbread]

[Hamentashen are amazing Annie. Come over and grab as many as you like. Although yes, he's kind of taken aback when she comes in, introduces herself, and then immediately seems to want to leave. He starts forward, raising a hand to stop her from ducking out the door as he grabs the box.]

Nah, I've got plenty of time to unpack - and I'm sure Jehan or Finnick is going to be dragging me somewhere and interrupting me anyway, so it's okay. Here, take a few - I've got raspberry, apricot, and poppy seed.

[Very few people seemed to want these, but he was expecting that. They are a much more obscure food than cookies, after all.]

So, you're Percy's sister? Are you Roman or did Poseidon break that oath again?

IM

[notagraveman]

Free food? You're awesome! No allergies here, so I'm perfectly willing to accept anything!

IM

[halfbread]

Yup, free food. But you've gotta come to Cabin 4 to claim it.