madisonthomas:
Maddie was clearly surprised by her reaction, “I…people don’t usually react that way. Thank you? Being a politician isn’t a hugely popular job despite everyone thinking they know better than those in charge, and uh…everyone tells me I’m aiming too high.”
“It takes some serious dedication to decide to go into politics,” Cammie said. She knew a lot of the perceptions of politicians: dynasties, corruption… a lot of which were true, and she didn’t know if Maddie came from a family with already a lot of political influence, but there was still a lot of honor to be found in the calling. “And you’re definitely not aiming too high. Demigods don’t live too long, why not make high goals?”
"Well I plan on living for a very long time," she grinned wryly, "as I'm sure you gathered from my life goals. I'm glad you look at it that way too, gives me hope for other demigods liking me too. If I can convince everyone at camp who will be able to vote for me when I run its just making it easier for my future self."















