Astoria Crassius

[just-another-spell]

Name: Astoria Crassius

Age: 12

Godly Parent: Hecate

Sexuality and flirting: I'm 12 I don't know or care what I like and I'm 12 so don't flirt with me

Gender: Female obviously

Birthday: April 1st. I'm a literal joke

Description: One black eye and one purple one, the purple one glows when she uses her powers. Black hair that looks kind of purple in certain lighting. Is usually wearing purple, black, white or something spiritual looking. She has a gap tooth and because of it she rarely smiles. Is 5'1. Allergic to egg.

Backstory: I'm from around the 30's to 40's but my dad put me in the lotus hotel and well now I'm here

Powers: Can control the mist, necromancy, umbrakinesis (manipulate darkness and shadows), masking/camouflage (conceal herself and others from perception), divination, and night empowerment (powers are amplified at night), pyrokinesis (she controls blue magical fire and can create it). Doesn't do emotions very well so when she has strong ones her powers go crazy. At least thats what I've been told.

Personality: Shy and clueless and kind of reserved because she's scared to disappoint people. Super spacy like Luna Lovegood but is also super sassy. She also speaks one word at a time when she's in a more shy mood. Can speak French was never taught just somehow can.

Weapon: Doesn't use them but is practicing so she can.

Fatal Flaw: I flee when I'm scared...not sure what Im scared of but it's something even if its good

Likes: Dark places, peace and quiet, white chocolate, tutti frutti ice cream, the feeling/sense of magic

Dislikes: Spiders, underground

Talking: This

Tags:

@annoying-child-of-love-god (Best friends friends Boy I protect. My best friend)

@sunny-child-of-apollo (Acquaintances. She got me sunglasses so she's cool. )

@dreamers-daughter (Cousins.)

@cassie-child-of-hades (Friends I guess. )

@make-no-promisess (Friends and my teacher.)

@nightmares-again (Friends but I'm almost certain I make him sad)

@lorelei-leslie-lee (shes an Apollo kid but she's cool. Friends )

@the-young-helios-kid (I don't like kids...but she's adorable so she's fine. She's a cute kid)

@alex-child-of-proteus (This dude is so cool! They can shape shift)

More to be added

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hey! If he can pull them off why would you make fun of him for it? Just get skirts that fit you better”

[just-another-spell]

"I mean it with love and he knows I do. I'll prove it" Astoria turns and cups her hands around her mouth and yells "PARIS! WHEN I INSULT YOU DO I DO IT OUT OF HATRED OR LOVE!?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

From across the store Paris yells back “HATE! YOU DO NOTHING BUT HATE ME WITH LOVE-!”

“Quit yelling!” Sarina cups her hand over Paris’ mouth, “EW DID YOU LIKE ME?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria snickers and looks back at Cass "Never put a hand over mine or Paris' mouths. Hes a licker while I lick and bite"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good to know… good to know”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods and turns back to the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…we should go check on Sarina and Paris huh?”

[just-another-spell]

"I guess..." Astoria grabs a book and then turns back to Cass "Okay let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass starts heading towards the other sude of the store where Paris and Sarina staring at each other with murderous intent while pressing their foreheads together “… I’m so sorry about her”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sighs and walks up to Paris. She reaches up and pulls on his hair "Stop it. Look at the book I found instead"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns around “and what if I don’t!”

“What the fuuck?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes and takes a deep breath before kicking him in the shin. Hard enough that it'd hurt but not injure

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris throws himself backward into her so they both fall over

[just-another-spell]

"Ahh! Get off me!" Astoria protects the book then starts pushing him off her

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hey! If he can pull them off why would you make fun of him for it? Just get skirts that fit you better”

[just-another-spell]

"I mean it with love and he knows I do. I'll prove it" Astoria turns and cups her hands around her mouth and yells "PARIS! WHEN I INSULT YOU DO I DO IT OUT OF HATRED OR LOVE!?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

From across the store Paris yells back “HATE! YOU DO NOTHING BUT HATE ME WITH LOVE-!”

“Quit yelling!” Sarina cups her hand over Paris’ mouth, “EW DID YOU LIKE ME?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria snickers and looks back at Cass "Never put a hand over mine or Paris' mouths. Hes a licker while I lick and bite"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good to know… good to know”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods and turns back to the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…we should go check on Sarina and Paris huh?”

[just-another-spell]

"I guess..." Astoria grabs a book and then turns back to Cass "Okay let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass starts heading towards the other sude of the store where Paris and Sarina staring at each other with murderous intent while pressing their foreheads together “… I’m so sorry about her”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sighs and walks up to Paris. She reaches up and pulls on his hair "Stop it. Look at the book I found instead"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns around “and what if I don’t!”

“What the fuuck?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes and takes a deep breath before kicking him in the shin. Hard enough that it'd hurt but not injure

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hey! If he can pull them off why would you make fun of him for it? Just get skirts that fit you better”

[just-another-spell]

"I mean it with love and he knows I do. I'll prove it" Astoria turns and cups her hands around her mouth and yells "PARIS! WHEN I INSULT YOU DO I DO IT OUT OF HATRED OR LOVE!?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

From across the store Paris yells back “HATE! YOU DO NOTHING BUT HATE ME WITH LOVE-!”

“Quit yelling!” Sarina cups her hand over Paris’ mouth, “EW DID YOU LIKE ME?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria snickers and looks back at Cass "Never put a hand over mine or Paris' mouths. Hes a licker while I lick and bite"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good to know… good to know”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods and turns back to the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…we should go check on Sarina and Paris huh?”

[just-another-spell]

"I guess..." Astoria grabs a book and then turns back to Cass "Okay let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass starts heading towards the other sude of the store where Paris and Sarina staring at each other with murderous intent while pressing their foreheads together “… I’m so sorry about her”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sighs and walks up to Paris. She reaches up and pulls on his hair "Stop it. Look at the book I found instead"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hey! If he can pull them off why would you make fun of him for it? Just get skirts that fit you better”

[just-another-spell]

"I mean it with love and he knows I do. I'll prove it" Astoria turns and cups her hands around her mouth and yells "PARIS! WHEN I INSULT YOU DO I DO IT OUT OF HATRED OR LOVE!?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

From across the store Paris yells back “HATE! YOU DO NOTHING BUT HATE ME WITH LOVE-!”

“Quit yelling!” Sarina cups her hand over Paris’ mouth, “EW DID YOU LIKE ME?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria snickers and looks back at Cass "Never put a hand over mine or Paris' mouths. Hes a licker while I lick and bite"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good to know… good to know”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods and turns back to the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…we should go check on Sarina and Paris huh?”

[just-another-spell]

"I guess..." Astoria grabs a book and then turns back to Cass "Okay let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hey! If he can pull them off why would you make fun of him for it? Just get skirts that fit you better”

[just-another-spell]

"I mean it with love and he knows I do. I'll prove it" Astoria turns and cups her hands around her mouth and yells "PARIS! WHEN I INSULT YOU DO I DO IT OUT OF HATRED OR LOVE!?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

From across the store Paris yells back “HATE! YOU DO NOTHING BUT HATE ME WITH LOVE-!”

“Quit yelling!” Sarina cups her hand over Paris’ mouth, “EW DID YOU LIKE ME?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria snickers and looks back at Cass "Never put a hand over mine or Paris' mouths. Hes a licker while I lick and bite"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good to know… good to know”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods and turns back to the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hey! If he can pull them off why would you make fun of him for it? Just get skirts that fit you better”

[just-another-spell]

"I mean it with love and he knows I do. I'll prove it" Astoria turns and cups her hands around her mouth and yells "PARIS! WHEN I INSULT YOU DO I DO IT OUT OF HATRED OR LOVE!?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

From across the store Paris yells back “HATE! YOU DO NOTHING BUT HATE ME WITH LOVE-!”

“Quit yelling!” Sarina cups her hand over Paris’ mouth, “EW DID YOU LIKE ME?!?!?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria snickers and looks back at Cass "Never put a hand over mine or Paris' mouths. Hes a licker while I lick and bite"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hey! If he can pull them off why would you make fun of him for it? Just get skirts that fit you better”

[just-another-spell]

"I mean it with love and he knows I do. I'll prove it" Astoria turns and cups her hands around her mouth and yells "PARIS! WHEN I INSULT YOU DO I DO IT OUT OF HATRED OR LOVE!?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass grins, “that’s adorable”

[just-another-spell]

"He can pull off my crop tops but I draw the line at my skirts. I try to insult him everytime he finds one and wears it"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…it’s something about the love god kids huh? Sarina can pull of crop tops so perfectly but I look so bad in them”

[just-another-spell]

"He also pulls off wearing my skirts better than me so I started hiding them from him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“But you’re like… here,” Cass holds his hand at Astoria’s hight before raising it to Paris’ “and he’s up here”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "He likes crop tops. He pulls them off better than I can"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s brave… I always make sure my bed is clean when Sarina is coming over”

[just-another-spell]

"I mainly do it so I can steal my clothes. Like this shirt I'm wearing is actually his. He wears my shirts to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…that’s gross”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah and yet I still choose to sleep with him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good, he seems like the kind to make a nest and stick to it”

[just-another-spell]

"His bed back at camp half blood is his nest. I've found old food in it before"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“That’s good, having a friend like that is rare, you’d better take care of it”

[just-another-spell]

"I will. Hes stuck with me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…huh, guess that really shows you don’t like him like that” Cass reaches out and pats Astoria’s head awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugged "Him and I really are just friends, best friends. It's one thing I'm super sure about"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Camp Jupiter Field Trip

Astoria learned closer to Paris "I'm so happy we got picked to come to Camp Jupiter this time, arent you?" She let her duffel hit her legs as they walked. An older Roman camper was guiding them to the 5th cohort while pointing out places

@just-another-spell

“Me too! Im so excited to meet all the Romans and Percy’s brother! Sunny told me Tyson is sweet” Paris walked beside her, his duffel bag slung over his shoulder

When they finally made it to the fifth cohort’s bunks the older Roman camper shouts at two kids cuddling on a bed “SARINA! Get to your own cohort! Gods you’re setting a bad example for the greeks!”

”no I’m off duty right now!” Sarina rolls her eyes at him while Cass stared wide eyed at Paris and Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria stares right back at Cass, her head tilted slightly

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Who’re they anyways?” Sarina leans forward and looks at Paris, who looks away instantly

“Oh… it’s damp” Cass whispers towards Astoria

[just-another-spell]

"What do you mean 'she has wings'? Thats not a new thing Paris has them" Astoria muttered to herself glancing at the ground briefly before looking back at Cass and seeming slightly offended "Damp? What do you mean damp?...yeah! And who are you calling an it?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Satina jabs Cass’ side “you’re doing it again”

“I know but, it’s loud like yours”

“Um… Hi” Paris buts in awkwardly

[just-another-spell]

Astoria folds her arms "We do not appreciate being called an it." She looked at their guide "Which bed is mine?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“No! I-i didn’t mean you! I-i mean like-“

“Oh my gods! He’s a child of Miseria and can sense misery, sorry about him” Sarina turns and shakes Cass, “we really gotta work on your social skills honey”

“Uh huh…” Paris turns towards their guide but he’s gone “oh dam”

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm claiming this bed" Astoria walked over to one and set her bag on it "It seems empty so it's mine now. Also Miseria? I've met your mom well I've met her Greek counter part Oizys"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh okay… I’ve been to Tartarus” Cass keeps staring at Astoria like he’s trying to figure something out

Sarina sighs, “anyways! I’m a daughter of Cupid”

“No way! Im a son of Eros!” Paris runs up to her after dropping his stuff, “you don’t seem stuck up like most of my siblings”

“Most Cupid- Eros kids are stuck up? Most Cupid kids are just… preppy”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' bag and sets it besides her and pulls the bedding out of both of them to get set up "Paris is not stuck up, trust me on that" she looks at Cass and then back at the bed and starts talking to herself "Oh yes I agree...no I will not say that to his face"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

While Sarina asks Paris about his wings and he asks her about New Rome Cass walks over to Astoria, “you’re damp, like Hazel’s… Sorry if that’s weird”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria looks at him "Do you mean the Hazel that was part of the special group of 7 prophecy or whatever?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, we’re friends… Went through hell together, literally” Cass scratches his left forearm

[just-another-spell]

"Well...I'm old like she is" Astoria glances at his arm

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh, that makes sense… your misery is loud”

[just-another-spell]

"It is? Oizys never told me that before...why yes it was rude of her to not tell us that...no we will not complain about it to her, stop arguing about it" Astoria went back to making the bed when she started talking to herself

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Miseria takes a uhh… hands off approach, but yeah… you hear voices don’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria slowly looks up then points at Paris "One of the voices is his! The rest are my other friends aka my family and his and then my dead family"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Dead family? Yeah it’s the color of familial grief… same as mine”

[just-another-spell]

"Really when did your family die? And what color is familial grief?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I don’t know how to explain it, it’s like explaining color to a blind person… and mine died a bit ago, when Apollo was mortal… I was on the mission with Lavinia and couldn’t protect them… sorry that was too much”

[just-another-spell]

"It's fine. My little brother died after I got put in the Lotus Hotel. He got hit by a car because no one was watching him. My dad and step mom lived to old age. And my older brother might still be alive"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass nods, “yeah? That’s not everything though is it? I-i mean… your misery is maze like, shifting too but that’s more like fire”

[just-another-spell]

Astorias face goes slack, dropping all emotion and actually mutters to herself and not the voices "it affected me that badly? And the fire?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean it smells lonely too… you’ve been through a lot haven’t you?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria focuses on making the bed again and gives a small nod

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…do you wanna talk about it? O-or just show me? I can see it if i touch people”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds out her arm "Go ahead. I don't really care"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Before Cass can touch her arm Sarina shouts from across the room “Cass! Stop saying you touch people it sounds weird!”

Paris snickers while Cass just stands there flustered

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just blinks and shakes her head

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass lightly presses three fingers against Astoria’s arm before seeming to zone out

Sarina watches over them mumbling something about him only getting like that with her

[just-another-spell]

Astoria holds her arm still and looks at Sarina "I'm guessing you have bad trauma too?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, children of Cupid have a uhh, attraction most demigods don’t”

Cass pulls his hand away and just stares wide eyed at Astoria, “greeks are crazy…”

“Wait, what about Eros kids?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "We're just kids that try to live a life we know could be cut short unlike Romans who have their own little city and university and get to live to old age"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina scoffs, “tell that to Jason”

“…you know the greeks have every right to upset at us for that”

“I know, just… not all of us make it to old age”

Paris walks over to Astoria and loops his arm around hers, “we will! We’ll grow old together and die together”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria fake gags and lightly shoves him away "Eugh that's something couples say...it is to and you know it!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait you two aren’t dating? Your misery blends together so well though”

“Oh my Venus! I can set you up with a Roman! just picture it! A Greek and Roman, how romantic”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no he's annoying I would never date him!" Astoria says to Cass before looking at Paris "No offense Shortie you know I love you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah I know, I love you, but gross” Paris fake gags

“Oh come on, if me and Cass can fall in love in tartarus then you two probably can too”

“Especially when both your miseries flicker like fire… usually alike people end up together”

[just-another-spell]

"No. I'm unfortunately in love with a dead boy and always will be. And hes...he's crazy and likes people way out of his league and older than him"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris shoves Astoria onto the bed “oh shut up about that! So what if I’ve only liked older guys and girls, that’s not weird!”

Sarina giggles at Paris, “don’t worry brother from another pantheon… that doesn’t roll off the tongue, anyways I can totally set you up with some of the newer campers, now question, what’s your type?”

“Monsters”

“…what?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria groans and shakes her head. She finally finishes making the bed and mutters to herself "yes you're insane...the real version of you and you in my head are both insane obviously"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I like monsters, preferably with feathers”

“…weird but I’ve heard weirder”

[just-another-spell]

"Absolutely and completely utterly deranged"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris turns towards Astoria “hey, you like ghosts, and you’re not one! I like feathers because I have them”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria turns to Paris, eyes narrowed "He was once alive and it's not like its my fault he died"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s not my fault I have wings! And yeah it’s not your fault he died”

[just-another-spell]

"It's your dads fault you have wings. And wings and death are two completely different things"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Considering I was born with them that means both are natural so ha!” Paris sticks his tongue out at her

[just-another-spell]

"Considering Sarina has them and so does Gracie they certainly are natural but that does not mean on any level that it is equal or anywhere close to death" Astoria folds her arms

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Biological I have wings! Biologically everything dies! Both are biological so they’re basically the same!”

[just-another-spell]

"They are not basically the same!" Astoria turns to Cass "Help me out here! Wings and death are no where near the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“yeah… death isn’t anything like having wings, it’s more quiet and soft”

“How would you know! You’ve never had wings!”

“And you’ve never died before, even got the scars to prove it” Cass points to his eyepatch

[just-another-spell]

Astoria has a small triumphant smirk

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“To be fair, I can see where he’s coming from”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah from the land of delusion"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“At least my sister from another pantheon agrees with me!”

“Still doesn’t roll off the tongue”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever. As long as you understand that death and wings are no where near the same thing. Yes both may ne natural but they are not the same"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Potato tomato”

“…my gods you’re dumb, did you not go to school or something?”

[just-another-spell]

"No he has not gone to school yet. He was stuck in a closet most of his life"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Oh… there’s a book store in New Rome if you want to go, Ella the Harpy is there-“

“HARPY! TORI TORI WE HAVE TO GO!” Paris’ wings flutter happily

[just-another-spell]

Astoria lightly glares at Sarina "Hes like a trigger happy puppy come on"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Wait until he learns about the Cyclops Tyso-“

“PERCY’S BROTHER IS THERE!!!!”

“How does he know Jackson?”

[just-another-spell]

"Gods...fine. Can you two please show us to the book store?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass gets up “yeah, Want me to show you anything else?”

Sarina goes and drags Paris while he bounces up and down with excitement

[just-another-spell]

"Anything else that might be remotely interesting. And where I can hide rather than participating in activities here"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass giggles “yeah, hiding, I remember when I tried that, they always fine you, always, there’s a cafe though”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well they can't find me if I'm invisible"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass stares dead eyed at Astoria “they always fine you, especially Lavinia”

[just-another-spell]

"No one will find me...yes it will be my new mission while I'm here to prove that...of course I'm going to succeed. Do not have such little faith in me"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you’re sweet”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria narrows her eyes "No I'm darkness. I make people scared of me...minus that idiot" she gestures at Paris "he has no safety preservation"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass just smiles at her, “let me guess, you’re creepy?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria does an offended gasp "I am not creepy! I'm spooky"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, sure now, let’s go”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah let's go"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

As they start walking towards New Rome Cass starts looking at the flood

[just-another-spell]

Astoria watches him

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It gets loud…”

Sarina grabs his hand, “it’s okay”

Paris looks between Cass and Sarina before holding his hand out at Astoria “buddy system”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria grabs Paris' hand "Can't risk you running off"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I wouldn’t run off, I’d fly off”

[just-another-spell]

"Yeah well Im also not letting that happen"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Good” Paris tucks his wings in as they walk through New Rome because people are staring

[just-another-spell]

Astoria freezes as a little girl runs up to her

"Hi! I like your shoes! I'm Maila!" The little girl says smiling up at Astoria. She can't be more than 5

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hello” Paris waves slightly

[just-another-spell]

Maila looks at Paris "I like your wings! Whos your parent? Mine are both demigods my mom is a daughter of Pomona and my dad is a son of Angerona!"

"My mom is Hecate, we're Greek Demigods"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Mines Eros… cool that demigods are able to have kids”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool! We don't get a lot of Greeks around here! Where are you going?"

"Umm...bookstore I'm pretty sure, unless we were stopping at the cafe first?" Astoria looks over at Sarina and Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“They don’t allow drinks in the book store but they allow books in the cafe”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay so bookstore first"

"Can I come!? I wanna get a new book!"

"Well you'd have to ask your parents first so they know where you are"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah wait where are your parents?”

[just-another-spell]

"Uhm..." Maila slowly spins in a circle and when she's facing them again tears are building in her eyes and lip quivering "I-I don't know...they were just with me but I saw your shoes and wanted to say hi" her voice is shaky as she talks

"Hey, it's okay" Astoria let's go of Paris' hand and ducks down to Mailas level "We'll find your parents, it'll be okay"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, if they were just with you then they have to be close”

Cass turns around to look at Maila before looking around, “over there some parents are panicking, missing kid”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria nods at Cass then looks back at Malia "Hey, your parents are over there. Come on" She stands back up and Malia grabs her hand and let's Astoria guide her to her parents

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris follows behind them, keeping track of both Astoria and Cass so they don’t get lost

[just-another-spell]

Astoria gives Maila back to her parents and talks to them for a moment before saying bye and walking away with a tiny smile

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was adorable wasn’t she?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria shrugs "Shes a kid. All kids are typically cute"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Uh huh, kids are cute and loveable….” Paris smiles but it doesn’t reach his eyes

[just-another-spell]

Astoria bumps his shoulder "your cute and loveable too. Even if your bio mom couldn't see that"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris holds her hand “I’ll be a better adult, I swear it, taking care of kids is the best”

[just-another-spell]

"I know you will. But first you need to find someone who'd have kids with you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I dunno, I don’t want my kids to have wings like I do”

[just-another-spell]

"Well you don't know if they will"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I guess you’re right, it won’t matter anyways, I’ll love them regardless”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats the spirit!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Let’s go to the book store now” Paris grabs her hand and drags her back over towards Cass and Sarina

[just-another-spell]

"Sorry we walked away for a moment, had to get her back to her parents"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s fine… you two would make amazing parents”

[just-another-spell]

"Eww no! Never ever! I am not having kids with my best friend!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“not like that! I mean just in general!”

Cass snickers at Astoria

[just-another-spell]

Astoria sticks her tongue out at Cass

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, sooooo spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"I'll fight you"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“You really wanna do that? We’ve fought Drakons”

“Bring it on spooky”

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever just bring us to the book store"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads the way but the moment Paris sees the bookstore he runs ahead, dragging Astoria with him

[just-another-spell]

"Paris! Calm down!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“BUT THERE’S A HARPY IN HERE!”

“She’s probably busy though!”

[just-another-spell]

"You could scare her with your hyper ness"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Paris takes a deep breath, “Right! Right, need to make a good impression”

“Is he always like this?”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria just nods in response

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Sarina places reassuring hands on Paris’s shoulders before shaking him, “better?”

“… yes?”

[just-another-spell]

"Well while he's making new friends I'm getting myself books"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Think Sarina will be able to take care of him?”

[just-another-spell]

"Maybe and if not I'll be able to find him eventually"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah… I’ll just make sure you don’t wander off”

[just-another-spell]

"I don't need someone to watch me!"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah that’s what everyone says” Cass follows after her, letting Paris and Sarina go their separate way

[just-another-spell]

"Whatever...can we go to the childrens section?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“It’s in the back, there are some bean bags to”

[just-another-spell]

"Okay let's go there then"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass leads her toward the back stopping when they reach it, “here it is”

[just-another-spell]

Astoria immediately walks to a shelf and starts looking at the books

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass started looking around trying to pretend like he was doing something

[just-another-spell]

"Just look at the books. Or sit in a beanbag"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“…yeah, I haven’t been here without my sister”

[just-another-spell]

"Oh well what books did she like?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“There’s a book of Roman myths for kids, she loved it”

[just-another-spell]

"How old was she?"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“She was eight turning nine…”

[just-another-spell]

"...my little brother was 9"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah? My little sister had all these hair clips… I used to keep them all in my hair”

[just-another-spell]

"Cool. I'd wear my older brothers hand me downs sometimes"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

Cass smiles, “you know they’re waiting for us, my little sister said she’d kick my butt if I die soon”

[just-another-spell]

"I know my brothers waiting for me. I've met his ghost before...I don't know if my older brother is dead yet though, he probably is by now"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Hope he’s old, like a grampa or something”

[just-another-spell]

"I hope so. He deserves to be able to have kids and grandkids after not getting to be an uncle"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“I mean, Demigods do live longer than normal people, so technically he could still be an uncle if you adopt as soon as possible”

[just-another-spell]

"Thats if I have or want kids and if he's even still alive to meet them"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“If I’ve learned anything from being in the underworld, love is the last thing to go, so just don’t forget that even if he’s gone his love isn’t”

[just-another-spell]

"I've lost my memory twice so I'm never gonna forget anything again, or I'll try not to"

[annoying-child-of-love-god]

“Yeah, but you still loved right?”

[just-another-spell]

"The first time I lost my memory I just felt empty and cold. The second time resulted in me kissing the idiot because I only had vague emotions to go off of"