[Set post TLO]
(A newbie camper accidentally bumps into Percy and starts screaming bloody murder as if she just walked into Freddy Kreuger)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
(Runs as fast as possible)
Ofphm, what the??
(Looking back at the newbie)
Oh hey, are you alri- wait why are you screaming?? Hang on-!
(Runs after her to see if she's okay?!)
SOMEBODY, HELP MEEEEE!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Hey wait it's okay!! What in the world is your problem?!
(He catches up to her, grabbing her shoulder to try to gently stop her)
Chill out! Nobody is here to hurt you?! Where's your guardian at??
[She tries to run away, but duh, Percy is super strong so she's screaming trying her best to wiggle her way out of Percy's grip]
SOMEBODY HELP ME! I DON'T WANNA DIE! PLEAAAAAASEEE!!!!
"Wait, die?! You're not gonna die!!"
He turns her around to face him, as he tries to give her his best reassuring demeanor.
"You're alright, okay! Just take a breather, I don't know what your problem is, but ya gotta chill out."
[She is pretty panicked. She looks at Percy like he is the scariest thing she has ever seen]
... Uh.. oh no no no no no.
Uhm.. I am NOT a threat, please let me go?
"Okay, yeah... that's my bad."
He let's go of her and takes a step back.
"Never saw you as one, but you seem to think I am. What's up with that?"
[She realises that she kind of has no where to run so... darn]
I- uh... oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no no no....
I-
Iheardthatyourelikereallypowerfulandveryscaryandireallydontwannadieandallofusnewbies [gasp for air] aretryingtoavoidyoutonotdie!
"Whoa whoa whoa, okay hang on-"
He gestures a stopping motion with his arms. Looking very confused.
"Gods, people have got to stop saying stuff to the newbies," he sighs. "Look, I don't hurt my own, alright?? I dont think I'm that scary anyway."
[she pants, still scared and winded from blurting out the previous statement]
And when do people stop being considered your own? [She knows it's probably a bad idea to poke, but she is, cuz she's an idiot]
After what I heard about a Titan Army and a Battle of Manhattan I don't think being a demigod sounds cool anymore.
"Well, when they try to kill me, or some other big betrayal."
Ah... so thats what this is about
"It never really is as cool as it sounds. But the bad stuff is over now, we'll be fine. Say, have you been claimed, yet?"
oh.. okay, well.. okay.
[What's with that look in his face? Is he gonna kill me? Great, you did it again! This time you're actually gonna die! This guy help up the sky and a bunch of other things you can't remember because my hands are sweaty!]
Uhm.. sure. Okay. And yeah... Hermes. I don't really understand why people are just refusing to talk to me. Something about how I'll be a traitor just like my brother? I never even met him but maybe I should be-
[DID YOU REALLY JUST SAY THAT AFTER THE GUY TOLD YOU HE'D KILL YOU IF YOU BETRAYED HIM? ARE YOU AN IDIOT GIRL?]
What? Must be the wind.
All he can do is raise a brow, and roll his eyes.
"Wonderful. Well, yes the one who practically led the enemy's hand was a brother of yours."
He crosses his arms and shrugs his shoulders.
"Hermes is the god of travels, but also of theivery. Maybe you'll just be really good at pickpocketing or something. Try not to let them get ya down. We're all still recovering."
And that is true. It's difficult to move on when half of the whole camp isn't around anymore. Especially the Apollo cabin. It's eerily quiet. The lack of laughter creating a heavy atmosphere.
I wish I could have known him. Maybe asked him why he did it? ... maybe I get it.
Ah.. so great that's why? Well then. Whatever.
Yeah, I'm trying my best, but it doesn't seem to come across anyone's minds that treating someone like they will do something WILL JUST MAKE THEM INCLINED TO DO SAID THING! - sorry.. i.. i I didn't mean to- yeah, alright. Thanks.
"Trust me, it's better that you didn't know him. He just wanted fairness between the gods and their kids. But Kronos took advantage of that anger. I'm righting his wrongs now."
He looks away, almost laughing to himself. A smirk adorning his face.
"I think you'll be fine. But I do know the feeling, the negative expectations. I'm a bit of a rule breaker myself. But it hasn't stopped me yet."
[she very wisely keeps her opinions to herself. She is aware of how that whole situation ended up in a bunch of dead kids, and it would be insensitive to say everything. Maybe she could write a diary or- nope, too risky. Keep it locked in] Okay, sure. [She doesn't really agree, but again, staying quiet]
They're just lucky im lazy. Otherwise I'd probably run away the first week I got here. Thanks. I'm glad you're not insane or crazy or tired. I don't think it would have been very healthy for my psyche if I thought I had to avoid looking into the eyes of a guy who is everywhere like he's an enderman or something.
"Staying here is a lot less work than trying to tough it out on your own, trust me. Insane? Maybe. Tired? Definitely."
What is this kid's deal? I'm not that scary, right? Surely Annabeth or Clarisse are more intimidating outright...
"Sorry did you say I'm like an enderman?? Ouch, heh. Well anyway. Whats your name?
Yeah, no, I believe it. [Sighs]
Oh- okay then. [Note to self: Yeah, no avoid this guy at all costs]
Oh sorry about that. Completely forgot that endermen are allergic to water.
I'm Molly :)
Ooc the endermen thing is KILLING ME 😭
"Don't worry, nobody here is gonna hurt you, alright? Just watch out for monsters in the forest."
"... Endermen are..? Not important."
He looks around to see if anyone is staring from all the screaming.
"Nice to meet you then, Molly. Just uh... No more screaming and running unless you're actually in danger?"
Percy starts walking toward the campfire.
"Dinner is gonna start soon, but I'd talk to Chiron about those bullies if it's bad enough."
Note taken.
Yeah, yeah, no problem, sorry about that... sir? So uhm... since you're not dangerous. Annabeth Chase, Grover Underwood, and Chris Rodriguez aren't dangerous either... right? ... right???
Bullies- uh, okay?
