While they were walking, Joshua was going over some things in his head. Mostly his thoughts centered around Manami, but there were also some other things he had been wondering - things which he hadn't really thought about asking. Still, to break the silence between them, he said, "Hey, odd question, well... really odd considering the circumstances, but I've been wondering - what qualifies as love? Asher and Alex, and all the other couples at camp for sure, but from what do you know if you love somebody?"
It wasn't even about anything in particular that Joshua was feeling, he really was just curious. He had never understood love before coming to camp, because as a kid he had figured that love had made his father into the man he had been.
"A little~!" Lucia replied with a grin. She broke their block, going for a simple stab attack. "Changing up your style once in a while seems like a good idea!" Lucia honestly wasn't one of the campers skilled with lots of weapons, and she knew that, so she had always treasured her skills with her sword, and changing up her style once in a while seemed good.
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Alex laughed a little. "Well, funny story, really. Or maybe not. Anyway, I was fighting with Alethea and Naomi, and a drakon appeared - they're huge serpents whose eyes can paralyze you and they can spit acid - so we went to fight it. After a while it targeted Naomi and spat acid at her, so I tackled her to the ground, only to shove her right back down after we got up because it slammed its tail at us. I got hit and flung against a tree, thus breaking some ribs," he explained, shrugging a little. "Was probably the worst pain I've ever been in, and I gave Asher quite the scare, but it's all good now."
The question almost made Ben stop in his tracks, although he caught himself and kept walking. He wasn't incredibly sure how to answer the question, but he did know what he had been caught off guard with it. He was pretty sure he'd gotten close to love before when he was younger once, but that clearly hadn't worked out. So, he just bit his lip. "I'm not all that sure," he warned, fidgeting with his hands. "You always want to be with them, I think? Like, you could sit with them and just listen to them talk forever, and when somebody asks you who the first person to come to your mind is, it's probably them." He'd stuttered through it a bit, considering he hadn't really thought about it. "They're just... Important to you, whether the reasons are good or bad.
Nathan took a step back when the block broke as he swung the sword to the side to clash with Lucia's sword, "Agreed, overtime it gets boring and overused to the point your opponent might use it to their advantage." He pointed out as well since this was what he suprisingly learned from sparring with Hermes campers who might fight with the same kind of weapon but not only were they fast on their feet- they switched it up a lot to trick or confuse the enemy, he pondered just for a quick second if they should talk now since no one would really hear them over all the sounds of metal clashing but decided not to with this not being the right place nor time.
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Satoru listened to every detail careful including the part of the drakon monster for future reference and with his eidetic memory that happened to recall everything expect the fact who is mortal parent was, "What was the oracle doing fighting monsters?" He asked in confusion since of course he did read up on some Greek myths and from listening to Prue's stories of last year but she did leave out that detail of it which now realizing that if he wanted to know more, he would have to ask other campers besides just her or hanging in the Hermes cabin reading a book and swatting any of e'm that looked like they were about to take any of his stuff with said-book.
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Joshua nodded seriously, then a large grin spread across his face. "I'm so going to tease Asher if he isn't the first thing that comes to Alex's mind then!" he replied jokingly. A few seconds passed before Joshua stopped in his tracks, tilling his head. "Hey, isn't that Sanaa up ahead?" She seemed to be out of place, though, resting against a single tree up ahead. Her arms were crossed, and her face seemed to be frozen into a scowl, but she seemed to be asleep as well. Joshua was a bit hesitant about waking her, as he knew she wouldn't just sleep around so far away from camp without reason. Not to mention, he spotted Naomi kneeling next to her moments later.
"Yeah," Lucia agreed, trying to force Nathan out of the block by twisting her sword at an angle that was hard to block without straining the wrist. "And I figured I could try out some new things I've seen others do as well!" Hence why she had used moves that Asher and Nick had used so far. Speaking of them, their fight seemed to be pretty serious, which was odd to her. Of course she took sparring seriously, but not to the point of seriously injuring others.
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"She wanted to fight. You can't stop Naomi when she sets her mind on something," Alex replied with a shrug, glancing up ahead at the forest in the far distance. "That's also why I think it's rather petty what Apollo does. Naomi broke an oath when she started dating my sister, so now she can't receive prophecies, and that's just stupid. Old oaths like that aren't worth anything." He shook his head, calming himself before he got too worked up about it. Getting up, he stretched a bit to loosen up. "I'd really love to scold Asher and Nick once they're done, but what about finding you another sparring partner for now? It helps a lot when you fight lots of different people."
Ben looked over, not being able to see that well from the distance, but could make out Sanaa from where he was. "Uhm, yeah it is." He replied, standing on his toes a bit as he tried to see from Joshua's perspective. "Should we go say hi? Maybe they're busy." It wasn't like they weren't in a partership after all, he didn't want to interrupt anything.
This time Nathan broke the block as he took a step back to put some distance between the two of them and he thought about shifting the sword into its chained whip form but so far he didn't need to change things up yet, "Well, what kind of things?" He asked in a friendly manner though it also sounded like a small challenge that friends would do.
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Satoru nodded in agreement abou the gods, he was eight years old and even he had much more common sense then them! Also with Apollo he sounds like he's being a petty know-it-all and even the sun god had broken rules himself, the boy stood up from the ground he was sitting on and looking around at the other campers that were fighting with most being older then him, "Is there anyone in mind?" He had heard hear and there about some campers fighting skills but he believed that a camper around his own age or a older one that was patient enough with the boy would be a ideal sparring partner.
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Joshua shrugged. "Don't see why not," he replied, already going toward the two. Once he got close enough to call out, he saw Naomi make a motion for them to be quiet, which made him till his head a bit. What was going on?
He asked Naomi exactly that when they were close, making sure to keep his voice quiet. Her eyes flicked to Sanaa, then back to them. "Sanaa and I felt something calling us here. Not like Apollo.... rather, it seemed closer to me, like the spirit of Delphi itself reaching out for help. When we got here, Sanaa sat down by the tree, then promptly fell asleep. I've not woken her, because there's a high reason she's getting some kind of prophecy out of this."
Joshua nodded, though, in that exact moment, Sanaa's eyes snapped open. She didn't seem too happy about whatever it was she had heard, and the confusion was clear in her eyes when she looked up at Ben and Joshua.
"What were you told?" Naomi asked, beating Joshua to it. She squeezed Sanaa's arm while said girl sighed.
"Nothing too good, considering the situation at the camp. Let's go find Chiron."
"Well mostly spicing things up with using brute force as well as technique at times," Lucia replied with a grin, taking a step to the side to circle around Nathan. She really wanted to see the different reactions people had to that. Though, it always depended on who she fought... but she was absolutely curious if she was stronger than Asher if they both tried breaking through with brute force.
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"I would have suggested Lucia or Nick, but they're both busy. Let's seeee," Alex replied, looking around. Most people looked busy, really. "What about Prue? I know you two know each other, so that could also be a good lesson - how to fight somebody who knows you. It's not very easy." He found fighting Percy, Sanaa or even Asher extremely hard at times, just because they knew how he was going to react most of the time.
Post by Cloverheart ✿ on Oct 2, 2016 13:10:04 GMT -5
Serena foresaw the attack and held her sword up, blocking the attack and pushing it away. She then turned, trying to distract Katie by drawing her attention off to the side. Suddenly she leapt the other way, dashing forward and knocking the girl with the hilt of her sword. But would that be enough to keep her down?
Pippa had stopped screaming by this point. She was amazed at how fast Pegasi could travel. In the back of her mind, she wondered if anyone had found their note yet. Glancing back at her brother, she grinned with a slightly terrified look on her face. At this rate, they would be in Canada in no time. Judging by the ground below, it looked like they had flown northwest from Long Island and would soon be entering the other country. Thankfully they didn't need passports to fly on a Pegasus into a foreign land.
Nathan watched the camper circle him as he kept his sword raised waiting for any moment to strike or block again, "Interesting," was his only reply though it meant that he waiting for her to attack but if she didn't then he would do it.
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Satoru nodded as him sparring with his cousin would be hard with them both differing in height greatly, "Thanks Alex, I'll see you later!" He called over his shoulder with the last part before running over to the Hades counselor who was currently watching the fight but turned to see him with a smile, "Setsuna-chan, can we spar?" He asked awhile using the honorific as a way to have a 'yes' from the girl and a nickname he gave the camper which meant 'calm snow' in a ironic twist.
"Sure, also you watch/read to much anime and manga." Prue pointed out awhile standing up with the boy muttering so did she as they both went over to a clear area from other campers so they wouldn't be disturbed when they fight, "What do you know so far?" She asked awhile taking her weapon out from its modern form.
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Chevy was waiting outside the pavillion with Henry who was working with other Hermes campers in coming up with plans as she was bored out of her mind in to which she would be here, "Let's spar...."
"No, I can't afford to be in the infirmary for a week plus I rather fight a hellhound then you." Henry repiled awhile not looking up from the makeshift table he had with plans folded out on it as he wasn't trying to be mean or anything but he had to be much more responsible now then before and the crazy girl would have to find another way to keep herself from dying of boredom. "Why don't you go say hi to the new aphodrite-" he began to say before seeing the pig-tailed girl was already gone.
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”
Ben nodded, running a hand through his hair anxiously. He assumed that whatever Sanaa had found out probably had to do with Manami, or, at least, he hoped so. However, she did say it wasn't good news, which made him a little nervous to find out what she'd been told.Ben took a few steps, waiting for the others to follow.
Physical Appearance >> Finn has soft, mossy green eyes framed by black glasses. He has brunette/black hair, and a lot of it, swept up kind of to the side and kind of up. He has fair skin and a kind of lanky form, although he does have some muscle in his legs and a sort of defined jawline with freckles around his nose.
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Godly Parent >> Ares
Other Family >> Cara Abbott (mother), Noah Johnston (step-father), Jessie Johnston (step-sister;14) Sophie Abbott (sister;17), Lottie Abbott (sister;15), Isabel Abbott (sister;15)
History >> Finn's mother always knew her child was a demigod, and frankly, never really cared. In his eyes Finn is just her son. Finn grew up in a loving household, surrounded by older sisters and friends from school. He lived in Manchester until he was 10 before moving to New York. He's a star hockey player and spent his life going to tournaments and competitions until a monster showed up at a championship game, injuring two of his teammates and breaking his left arm at the age of twelve. As soon as Finn turned thirteen, his father finally told him about camp and insisted he go, making this summer his first year.
Weapon >> New, so just a celestial bronze sword
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Personality >> Finn has a strangely strategic mind, likely due to the fact that he's on the hockey team and is usually kind of the one in charge. He ended up pretty popular, although basically all other groups tended to dislike him as he picked up a "dumb jock" reputation despite being intelligent. However, he does so well in sports mostly because he puts his all into everything he does, and he's incredibly, horribly stubborn in some cases. He wouldn't be described as down to earth, considering how often he drifts off into thought, but he's generally really sweet, and less masculine than most would think. Finn could easily be called a gentle guy, and is really only violent while fighting or games, otherwise generally really funny and kind, but he tends to hide most of his feelings until they explode. He likes getting along with everybody, although if somebody's rude he won't take a second glance at them. Shockingly as well, he tends to be rather forward.
Strengths >> Hockey, comforting, talking to children, singing
Weaknesses >> He struggles to use anything but a sword, foreign languages, is too trusting
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Likes >> Busy cities, hockey, tea, photography
Dislikes >> Coffee, country music, having photos of him taken
Dreams/Goals >> Finn honestly loves kids and wants some when he's older, but he also wants to move back to Manchester and have a life in his home town.
Katie gasped in surprise, but managed to keep herself upright despite the attack. Her brain was grasping for strategies to use, as they didn't come all too easily to her. In the end, she acted on an impulse, looking right while striking left. It wasn't exactly the most brilliant plan, but that didn't mean that it couldn't hit. Katie liked to keep things simple, and not as complicated as some other campers while fighting (admittedly, they were children of Athena, but Katie still found their strategies too complicated).
Lucia beamed as a reply, then closed the distance between them quickly. She struck low with her sword before trying out a move she had seen Nick do. At the last possible moment, she changed the angle of her attack. It was a bit sloppy, as she wasn't used to it like the Hades camper, but it felt oddly satisfying to do that. While attacking, something else came to mind, though. "Hey, Nathan, I gotta tell you something after the fight!" she said. Lucia didn't beat around the bush for too long when she liked somebody.
Sanaa accepted Joshua's outstretched hand to help her get up, then nodded to Naomi. "The spirit of Delphi did reach out for help," she sounded very pleased with that, obviously liking the fact that the spirit had chosen to defy her father as well. "I'm not please with what I got, but it's a start." She waved for all three of them to follow, then quickly walked off towards the big house.
It did take a while to reach, but at least she saw Chiron there when they arrived. It would've been a hassle to search all over camp for him.
"Chiron," she stated, stepping closer. He looked up, obviously waiting for her to continue. Sanaa retold what she had already told the others, then crossed her arms over her chest. "The prophecy really isn't to my liking, though, as it doesn't help much with the current problems at camp."
"Well, what is the prophecy?" Joshua asked, seeming anxious.
Sanna sighed, then took a deep breath, echoing the prophecy.
You shall seek the place of origin Hurry to rid the camp of mortal sin A god's fury must be tamed Whilst the innocent will be blamed
The radiant daughter of the sun The vigorous daughter of the sea And the righteous son of war Shall set out with the one who broke the oath by far.
The silence that followed was well deserved, albeit not appreciated by Sanaa. "I can confirm that Mnemosyne is the culprit, though, as I saw her in the dream as well. It was hazy and blurry, but I could see her and Manami."
Post by Cloverheart ✿ on Oct 3, 2016 7:09:41 GMT -5
Serena, surprisingly, fell for it. She was expecting a slash to the right, thinking that Katie was going to go with a simple attack; she jumped to the left and shrieked when Katie swung that way. Her armor endured most of the blow, but a now-bleeding mark appeared on her cheek. Laughitn, she wiped her cheek with her sleeve. "Nice hit, Katie!"
Valentine paced around in circles. She, like many of the other campers, was anxious to know what was happening in the leaders meeting. She was staring at the ground as she walked in circles, somehow not making herself dizzy. Apparently she had strayed away from the spot she had started in, because she bumped into someone while pacing. Swinging her head up, Val raised her hands in apology. "Oh, Alex. It's you." Her hands dropped to her pockets and she started chewing on the inside of her cheek. "So.. are you waiting for the meeting to be over, too?"
Katie was partly proud of her hit, but also worried because she'd drawn blood. "You're o-okay, right?" she asked to make sure, nervously clutching her rapier. Of course she knew that as a daughter of Apollo, Serena would've probably said something if she wasn't, but Katie still felt worried. She usually didn't hurt people during sparring, but rather got hurt herself from being too clumsy.
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Alex stumbled a short step back, looking out of it for a second, as he hadn't seen Valentine either. He shook his head with a smile, then replied, "I'm pretty sure the meeting is over - I saw Prue joining her half-brothers already. Though, I haven't heard about the results of the meeting yet." There was a second where Alex paused, then he crossed his arms in front of his chest, muttering, "I was just going to wait until Asher finished his petty fight with Nick, but it seems like they're both too stubborn to give up."
He honestly felt like searching again, but Percy had told him to take some people along. The moment he thought that, however, his gaze snapped back to Valentine. "I was going to ask both you and Asher if you wanted to go searching with me, but if he doesn't have time now, we could just go alone for a bit, y'know?" It wasn't like the two of them couldn't fight themselves.
Post by Cloverheart ✿ on Oct 3, 2016 15:59:58 GMT -5
Serena laughed at Katie's worried expression. "Nah, I'm fine. That was a good hit." She wiped her cut again and shifted herself. She would patch it up later, it was fine. "Come on, let's keep going. Don't mind me." After all, if Katie hurt a bad guy in battle, it would be bad for her to feel sympathy.
Valentine tilted her head. The meeting was over already? Aw, man. Here she was, being worried, and she didn't even notice. Sighing, she glanced off to the side. When he started talking again, she looked back over. It wasn't until a few seconds later when she registered what he had said. "Just.. Just the two of us?" No, no no no. No, why me? Why did he do that? I've been trying so hard to get over him.. no, dang it. Just say no. Just make up an excuse. Val stared at him straight in the eyes. She would just say no.
Nathan tried to block the sword but wasn't counting on for the last change with it being a angle as he almost tripped backwards when the two swords clashed though he managed to keep his ground.
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Chevy skipped until she reached the outside of the aphodrite cabin which she loved the colors of the cabin and how it looked very much like a doll house which thinking back to the campers that are the godess of love's children then who knows what they thought about it, she walked up to the door and knocked on it in hopes of having it answered but just in case she was being ignored. "Hello~ anyone in there?"
"Hmm...my favorite memory? I have too many to count,but i guess, it would be the memory of meeting all you and making friends here on the forums. :3" ”One day I’m going to sit down and make a list of all the books that I finished reading....” “It's going to be a long list...”