[IM/Action] 01st Clash

[brat_king]

[Rainbows. These people can't be serious, but Edmund is proven that yes, yes they are. It only makes it worse that the rainbow communication is, in fact, real and works.

When he does use the rainbow, he doesn't look terribly thrilled to be here. Still. Doesn't hurt to be civil. It's not strictly the camp's fault that he's having issues with his family at the moment.]

My name is Edmund Pevensie. I was told that I'm a son of Athena. Which cabin am I supposed to be staying in?

[He shifts a little restlessly after that somewhat cold introduction. Edmund doesn't really care, but he's curious. Pursuit of knowledge and all that. That's a thing with Athena's children, right?]

Also...what does it actually mean to be a child of Athena? My...mother...couldn't tell me much about it, and I haven't been able to brush up on any Greek mythology while on the plane here.

[Edmund spent most of it trying to get his head wrapped around the whole demigod business, as well as the fact that his mother isn't actually his birth mother. The rest was spent with troubled sleep.]

And what should I expect from this camp? I was told there was trouble and that it was a safe place for demigods, but not much else.

[There...might...be some slight suspicion. Maybe. If you squint super hard. Look, mom didn't tell him a whole lot since she didn't know much, either. Edmund's done with surprises. Like. Super done with them.]

Comments

[wintersergeant]

Means you're in cabin six with Steve and Annabeth an' you're a know-it-all.

[He is very clearly joking, though]

You can still think of the other woman as your ma. I do.

[brat_king]

[Oh, goody, a joker. Excuse him for not laughing, Bucky.

Aaaand he's not even going to reply to the mom thing because...no. That's a bruise that's soul-deep right now.]

Steve and Annabeth would be my half-siblings, then. [Yay. More older siblings. At least, he's assuming they're older than him.] I'm assuming it's sort of like other summer camps and each cabin has a counselor?

[wintersergeant]

Yep. Yours is Annabeth. She's a real nice gal.

[brat_king]

[Shouldn't be too hard to remember. Annabeth is a pretty unique name, too.]

Anything else I should know about how camp is run?

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[toeverywhere]

Hello, Edmund! [Elizabeth steps out from one of the shadows nearest him.] Do you need help with your bags? [She gestures at them.]

I can help you get to Athena no problem.

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[brat_king]

[Holy shit. He's startled when she just appears out of nowhere, and has an awful flashback to the last time someone snuck up on him.]

Make some noise why don't you?

[Okay, no, he's good now.]

I can carry my bags. [A touch snippy.] ...But I wouldn't mind being shown to Athena's cabin to get unpacked.

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[toeverywhere]

Actually, I try not to.

[She glances at his bags, then nods.] suit yourself. It's right up here. Follow me.

[brat_king]

[Edmund gathers up his belongings and follows along behind her.]

Which cabin do you belong to?

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[ospreyed]

Expect a shit-ton of rules that can be surprisingly easy to break, the occasional brush with death, and a lot of confusion.

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[brat_king]

I'm already in a lot of confusion, and had a teacher turn into a monster when I was in primary school. I suppose I might as well join the party on that first one you mentioned. What rules are easy to break?

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[ospreyed]

Oh, that's nothin'. I had a god waltz into my trial and pretend to be a lawyer.

Depends on the rules you wanna break. [Edmund. Be her prodigy.]

[brat_king]

They can-- [He stops. They're gods. They can do whatever they please.] Never mind. Stupid question.

Depends on if they're worth breaking. [Challenge accepted.]

IM

[lefthandedgenius]

Hey, there. Welcome to Camp Half-Blood.

If you're a son of Athena it means you're smart, clever - which is not the same as smart - and have the potential to be an amazing warrior. The camp will keep you safe from the monsters that sense your nature from getting to you, but we have other enemies we can't hide from. Everyone isn't always chummy with everyone, but when outsiders try to come at us, we tend to stick together.

There's a lot to do around here - you can train, you can study, you can relax, though there are some rules to keep things from being chaotic.

I'm Lydia, Counselor for Cabin Ten - Aphrodite. Give a yell if you have any questions.

IM

[brat_king]

[He's not feeling very smart or clever right now. He very much doubts the warrior part, but he won't say anything.

Questions, though, Edmund has in plenty.]

What rules are there and who's Aphrodite?

[lefthandedgenius]

[A faint grin.] Aphrodite's the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

The rules. Well, there's a curfew. If you're out past a certain hour at night the harpies will have a go at you. And you're only supposed to eat meals at your own cabin's table. You're also not supposed to leave camp without permission, and when you do, you have to take a satyr with you.

[brat_king]

Ah.

[Wow. Those are some surprisingly strict rules.]

Um...harpies? What happens if you're at another cabin's table?

[serenesuccessor]

Thaaaat's the cabin with lots of books! I can show you which one it is if you want! Did Mr. Chiron tell you everything 'cause sometimes people miss that 'nd the tour.

[Hi there Edmund. Have a very tiny girl waving at you with her arm. Her arm that's still in an orange cast covered in signatures.]

'm Naomi Mikano. My mom's Demeter.

[brat_king]

[...Uh. That cast really doesn't bode well, but he's hoping that she's just...clumsy.]

He's told me most of the basics, but I thought it better to run it through the campers to make sure. Who's Demeter?

[serenesuccessor]

[Incredibly so.]

She's the goddess of the harvest! 'nd her daughter is Persephone. Y'know the story of her and Hades?

[Look! Someone paid attention in class for once.]

[weneedasign]

[This is Enjolras, pinching the bridge of his nose.]

Please don't listen to Eponine. [He heard you there girl. He's got to be a responsible counselor sometimes.] While there are some ridiculous rules - [he's still looking at you mess hall] - there are also ridiculous punishments if you get caught varying from stable duty to being turned into an animal.

So if you really feel like breaking a rule, you should be prepared just in case.

[brat_king]

[Oh wow.]

Being turned into an animal. That doesn't happen often, does it?

[weneedasign]

That one has only happened once, so far, and I pray never again.

Granted that one wasn't the result of breaking a rule, more a result of bullying... I'm actually still not sure what happened to be honest.

[always_right]

I can't tell you really what's it's like to be Athena's kid, or what to expect from camp. I've only been here a few days, but I aaaaamm one of your fantastic cabin mates.

{If Edmund's really looking he'll see Stiles surrounded by stacks of books with runes and rune translations.}

[brat_king]

[He's looking and he's curious. Sucks being an Athena kid sometimes.]

Another son of Athena? What books are you looking at?

[always_right]

Noooope.

{He pops the 'p' with his lips.}

I'm not any god's kid. My parents are both-were both--

{He's not sure what tense to use when he's only got one left.}

-human. Very human. So I'm trying to figure out exactly why I'm heard. I've ruled out the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian groups and I can't see through the mist, so I must be Norse, but I have to find my god or goddess.