Percy Jackson Matchup -CLOSED-
This is a matchup trade for @sugutoad. Regular matchups are still closed. Without further ado...
•──⋅☾Cabin 6 - ATHENA ☽⋅──•
Reading through this, there was a constant voice in the back of my mind whispering “Athena” over and over again. I still pursued other options in the interest of not being basic because it almost felt too obvious. I entertained Nemesis for a long while, actually. Your inclination to hear out everyone’s opinions suggested a strong sense of justice and moral prolificity towards fairplay. That, paired with a blunt disposition and dry sense of humor really meshed with the goddess. You vibe like someone who is unabashed in calling out other people’s bullshit which is something that I felt carried strong Nemesis undertones.
However,
You know who else is known for possessing a strong bullshit detector? Athena. Furthermore, if your inclination towards ensuring others opinions are heard and considered stems from a desire to foster understanding and deepen perspective rather than merely in the name of justice and equality then I think that would actually make it more of an Athena trait.
Also your disregard for rules and structure is not very characteristic of Nemesis’ cabin simply because I feel as though those campers would respect rules (unless the rules directly went against their strong moral convictions) and crave a more structured, organized lifestyle.
Lastly, I think the one line that really sold me on it was your desire “to be the best”. The only cabin capable of outcompeting Athena’s is Nike’s and I did not feel as though your desire to win was quite that strong (willing to sacrifice relationships if it means being right/winning). However, that one line put you solidly in Athena territory for me. Your status as a Slytherclaw and an INTJ (characterized by prioritizing logic, reason, and organization) further cemented the notion.
All of that being said, I still get pretty strong Nemesis undercurrents from you so I would not be surprised if you were a legacy from Nemesis, or would be extremely close to the large majority of people in Nemesis’ cabin.
Like most of the other campers in your cabin, the RBF is quite strong. However, upon looking past outward appearances, there is a shared sense of camaraderie that is pervasive throughout the cabin.
A healthy amount of competition too.
Everyone is constantly pushing each other to their fullest extent, striving to be the best.
But in a way that doesn't involve tearing your competition down.
Because it is a sisterhood, you know?
This doesn’t apply to the other cabins.
Where capture the flag or inter-cabin competition is concerned- y’all are ruthless. Not quite to the extent of Nike, as a willingness to admit defeat is a core part of wartime tactics, but it can get pretty nasty.
Also, unlike Nike’s cabin, y’all are far less rowdy.
There is an understanding regarding the importance of quiet spaces to study and grow. Therefore strict quiet hours are in place at the cabin. This makes it the best possible retreat to study, read, or simply unwind after a stressful day of social interaction.
I can’t see Athena’s cabin being a party cabin to any extent (you’d have to go to Ares’ or Aphrodite’s for that).
Great friends with Hecate’s Cabin.
Whilst never mentioned in the books, there is a very similar dynamic between Athena and Hecate and I feel like the children of each goddess would get along.
The emphasis on academic success and high parental expectations is strong in both cabins.
As a result, I could see frequent trips between both cabins as study buddies or training partners. With Athena’s cabin focusing more so on the athletics and Hecate’s on the academics. This forms a symbiotic relationship in which both cabins assist and support each other where the other lacks.
Because nothing screams “gifted kid burn out” more than hating to study but also hating getting anything below a 90 on a test.
Being traditionally designated as the “smart kid” and coasting through school and tests due to your intelligence having never properly developed studying methods and then emotionally shutting down when academics start becoming actually challenging because you’ve internalized your intellect as a key personality trait resulting in a pervasive sense of imposter syndrome and inadequacy is so Athena-coded.
But I digress.
Also there are some major perks to having witchy friends.
The occasional pig-transforming spell or levitation potion goes a long way for hijinks and other rule-breaking, mischievous activities.
An adrenaline rush for sure, and a good way to absolutely traumatize the other campers.
They know they shouldn’t mess with either one of you.
Also, on the topic of breaking the rules.
Dress code who?
Yeah, you and the Aphrodite kids are not following the dress code. Ever.
Truly that neon orange is atrocious.
And dress codes stifles creativity and squanders individualism, regulating students to being part of a collective as opposed to embracing their unique self.
Or something like that.
If you and the rest of your cabin mates put your minds to it, you could write the single most convincing appeal to revoke dress code restrictions, get the signatures of every camper on campus, and deliver it to Chiron all neat and packaged with a wax seal.
And if that does not work, simply not follow it.
As a form of protest, of course.
They can’t punish all of you if everyone is doing it.
Vive la résistance.
