[center][h1][color=662d91]πš‚πš™πšŽπš—πšŒπšŽπš› π™ΌπšŒπ™½πš’πšπš‘πš[/color][/h1] [color=662d91]β€” Ϋ΅ ۞ Ϋ΅ β€”[/color] [img]https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ElegantEnragedGrayling-small.gif[/img] Location: Outside the Big House ---> Cabin Thirteen - Hades Cabin ; Camp Half-Blood - Long Island Sound; New York. Interacting with Erin Chase [@Vicier]| Dorian Underwood[@King Kindred] | Kyrin Nahng [@Rodiak] | Greyson Davies, Tyler Rumancek [@Moro] | Elias Schneider [@Metztli][/center] As Spencer quietly awaited Erin to share the Oracle's revelation to them, he finally caught the smell of the tea Tyler had prepared for them though it may be more accurate that the son of Hermes only prepared the drink for Erin with them only being an afterthought. He knew that Erin was an avid tea enthusiast and he had shared some of his favorite brews with her from time to time. It was just a shame that some of his favorite manufacturers had already gone out of business or their quality had never been the same compared to 80 years ago. However, as much as he wanted to try some tea with the daughter of Hades, he figured that she needed the calming effect of the drink far more than he did. With how much she hesitated before even considering telling them about the prophecy she received, Spencer knew that what she had heard from the oracle disturbed her quite a bit. But quests are more often than not an endeavor that required more than a single person. As much as he knew how she hated asking for help, and as much as she hated leaving camp, she needed to go on this quest specially after she admitted that she didn't want to die. As his anticipation reached its peak, Erin finally gave in and relayed what the oracle told her. [color=a187be]".. Six figures, tall, stand strong in the East... A land of Pisa, pasta, and much art none the least... While two might find love, one soul shall be taken... The Ladies dove shall be found, but what vengeance will it awaken..? ..."[/color] Now he realized just why she didn't want to inform any of them of the prophecy. One line struck him in particular... "one soul shall be taken". Stemming from his own experience with quests and prophecies back when he was still part of Camp Jupiter, he knew better than to take the meaning of quests at face value. Quests are deceptively difficult to interpret and could mean a whole different thing than what one is thinking of. In this case, taken could mean abducted, or kidnapped instead of death altogether. Heck, a soul being taken could also mean something like getting down in the dumps. While he wasn't normally an optimist, he pushed himself to make the exception because quite frankly he didn't want anyone to die in this quest. He didn't bother interpreting the line about finding love at the moment since his only goal was making sure Erin succeeds and survives the mess the gods have put her in. Stepping forward, the eldest son of Thanatos cleared his throat and began addressing Erin in a calm yet stern voice. [color=662d91]"If I'm gonna interpret this quest, then one way or another, we're going to succeed. That part with a soul being taken is something of concern, and that's why I'm going in this quest with you. Not only do I have the most actual combat experience out of anyone in camp, I can also tell when one of us is in life-threatening danger."[/color] Pausing briefly, he pondered on what Erin had said... how she was afraid of not only leaving camp but going back to her homeland. He might not know much about her past, but he knew from experience what it's like to have family problems. With what he did to him, Thanatos shouldn't expect any "Number 1 Dad" or Father of the Year mugs from him, that's for sure. [color=662d91]"Have you heard of systematic desensitization? If you're not comfortable jumping to Italy right away, then don't. In fact, it might be the better call since we don't know if we'll be walking right into a trap if we head there right away."[/color] They may not be able to arrive at Italy immediately but at least the longer route could prove to be much safer. There is wisdom in the words "slow and steady wins the race", after all. [color=662d91]"Instead, we could start from my old home in Wales and then make the drive to Italy. If all goes well, we could get there in half a day, anyway."[/color] Casually he approached the ottoman chair directly across from where Erin was seated, sat with his legs crossed and interlocked his fingers. Then he locked eyes with the daughter of Hades and gazed intently in them as he gave her a warm smile. [color=662d91]"...besides, you aren't the only one who's due for a homecoming." [/color] [hr][hr] [center][h1][color=C0C0C0]π’œπ“‡π“‰π’½π“Šπ“‡ 𝒦𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓇[/color][/h1] [color=C0C0C0]β€” Ϋ΅ ۞ Ϋ΅ β€”[/color] [img]https://thumbs.gfycat.com/DeficientJealousAnchovy-max-1mb.gif[/img] [color=C0C0C0]Location[/color]: Camp Infirmary; Camp Half-Blood - Long Island Sound; New York. [color=C0C0C0]Interactions[/color]: Octavia [@Vicier]| Kalinda [@MarshiestMallow] | Zane [@Theyra] | Vivian [@metanoia][/center] [color=fff200]"Hey, Arthur! I'm okay. I mean I was just telling Kali about it. So, yeah, that's what my vision was like. Kinda weird, huh?" [/color] Arthur breathed out a sigh of relief upon hearing that Vivian was fine. Although he couldn't help but be concerned with how inconvenient these visions have been for her. Turning towards her, he smiled though there were still some traces of worry written across his face. [color=C0C0C0]"That must suck, Viv. If you're gonna get visions that make you pass out, whoever's giving them to you should at least make them important. Judging by what you've told me, your visions are just pointing out the obvious to you."[/color] Internally, he thanked the gods that his mother wasn't someone that gave him some unwanted, and particularly dangerous side effects for being their child. The last thing he wanted was to go Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on the nights of a full moon. A smirk appeared on his face as he had one of those Eureka moments. [color=C0C0C0]"Perhaps, we should strap a pillow to your head just to be on the safe side?" [/color] [color=2E8B57]"Admit it though... you enjoy watching my little stunts."[/color] Turning back to Octavia, he offered her a much gentler smile rather than the mischievous grin he had on his face earlier. This cheeky girl... He knew that the daughter of Mars was tough, made even tougher by the stricter training the legionnaires receive at Camp Jupiter, but that doesn't mean she could throw caution in the wind just like that. [color=C0C0C0]"Not at the expense of your own safety, no. I swear, the next time you get seriously hurt from your little stunts, I'll have Spencer give you a healing bath out of Phlegethon fire water."[/color] He heard from stories at camp how the fiery river of the underworld can heal mortals but as adventurous as he was, he still preferred getting treated for his injuries in the normal way. And he bet Octavia felt the same... nah who was he kidding? He could practically imagine her swimming in the lake of fire like nobody's business. [color=C0C0C0]"Anyways, I'm glad you two are fine. With the mood at camp right now, a bit of good news is quite refreshing to be honest."[/color] [hr][hr] [center][h1][color=f9ad81]β„‚π• π•£π• π•Ÿπ•’ 𝕋𝕒𝕝𝕠𝕀[/color][/h1] [color=f9ad81]β€” Ϋ΅ ۞ Ϋ΅ β€”[/color] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b3/8a/d7/b38ad7bbe524bb5c2afebab8f7511139.gif[/img] [color=f9ad81]Location[/color]: Outside the Cabins ---> Bunker Nine; Camp Half-Blood - Long Island Sound; New York. [color=f9ad81]Interactions[/color]: Bronwyn/Brynn [@Moro] | Pierre [@MarshiestMallow][/center] Even though Pierre wussed out on swearing on the Styx, Corona was willing to take his word for it. She was just happy that she could show her friends what she has been busying herself with on the side which is pretty tough considering she also really wanted to show this to Hayden. Compared to when she first arrived at camp, Corona gradually grew closer to her teddy bear of an older half-brother and was glad to have him around. She never really had a brother other than her super famous older half-sibling, Leo Valdez, that everyone was talking about. She may have never met the guy yet, herself, but she is determined to blow his socks off as well with what she has underneath Bunker 9. [color=f9ad81]"Then follow me, my comrades. Greatness awaits... I think."[/color] After saying that half-baked declaration, Corona marched towards the direction of the Bunker with Pierre and Brynn in tow. It didn't take long for them to reach Bunker Nine as the sight of a gigantic, hangar-like structure became visible after reaching a clearing. Approaching the humongous doors of the building, Corona was about to harness flames on the palm of her hand to form a fireball when a crazy idea suddenly appeared in her noggin. With a childish grin, she snapped her fingers towards the direction of the doors and immediately, a medium sized blaze spontaneously erupted. She didn't know if either Pierre or Brynn caught on on how she copied this guy named Roy Mustang from that anime she finished binge watching last night, but she at least felt like she looked cool while doing it. After accepting the necessary input, a loud, rumbling sound could be heard as the doors of the bunker slowly swung open. Inside, an assortment of blueprints, plans, and unfinished prototypes were seemingly littered at random but the fiery-haired girl led the two deeper inside, only stopping when they reached what seemed to be a dead end except for a console attached to the wall. In an almost sort of mechanical manner, Corona began typing rapidly a 16-digit password on the console. It beeped to life, sliding upwards only to reveal a second console that asked for a retinal scan, and a third with voice-recognition features. Finally, a hidden compartment on the wall slid open to reveal an elevator hidden within the walls. The numbers on the elevator keypad suggested that the elevator could go 50 stories underground and it just so happened that's where they were headed. Finally, the elevator doors opened, revealing an expansive room complete with living quarters, all manner of appliances, and racks upon racks of tools and weaponry. Building materials were neatly organized at the far end of the cavern but the most eye-catching sight was perhaps the gigantic frame of what looks to be some sort of [url=https://pm1.narvii.com/6743/0e9f6274d02e65524ae75c83ed306ffd1c2b77f8v2_00.jpg]steampunk airship[/url]. [color=f9ad81]"Well there she is. My magnum opus, the Aerial Assault Airship: Aurora. Or at least it will be provided I work out a few problems I have encountered." [/color] Corona grabbed a rolled up drawing from a nearby desk and enthusiastically showed it to Brynn and Pierre. While she was more or less expecting much of the advice from the daughter of Athena, Pierre may have a few ideas, himself, that she could find useful. [color=f9ad81]"If I'm building something that's only meant to be an airship, then I could probably make the build myself, and on a much quicker pace. However, I never really have built a megazord before so I need some ideas on how I could make it so that it can transform from that to this."[/color] The sketch Corona showed them was an image of a [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8d/85/35/8d85351ab1b915991d86eb732dbb7af2.jpg]giant robot[/url]. If the other campers knew what she had been up to, they would have called it overly ambitious, and perhaps even hubris. But the competitive spirit inside the young woman refused to let her settle for any less than that. If she was going to beat Leo and overcome Ky'vie, then she needed to pull out all the stops. It certainly was one of those go big or go home situations for her, quite literally in fact.