[IC] Camp Half-Blood

[Krein]

whizzball1 said
Nevea stared at the ice patterns she'd made for a few moments, trying to decipher the parts in which her subconscious decided the emotions she couldn't understand should be. Being unable to figure it out, as usual, she dismissed the process from her mind and focused on what was outside of the window. She moved away from the window after a bit more time, and noticed Seth approaching the cabin when not in front of the window. She watched him for a bit as he admired the patterns, and was surprised at his smile, but kept herself from letting out what would have been a slightly audible sharp intake of breath. When he stopped looking at it and went to the door, she moved her gaze to the construct, and the ice patterns melted away. She looked to Seth as he came in and nodded to acknowledge his first statement. She considered asking him what he thought about the patterns, but discarded the notion for various reasons. That wasn't the topic at hand, after all. The focus was the constructs. "Nothing much at this point," said Nevea, in response to Seth's question. "We just need to make sure it all fits together, and then we can start producing the constructs. So, since it seems that they're just about done making the prototype mechanisms, let's try fitting them in. How are we going to do this?" One of the designers spoke up. "We're going to put in the firing mechanism first, through the horizontal shaft, then add the connection through the vertical. We'll then attach the whole thing to the control mechanism. It should all snap together quite well." With that, they filed outside and gave her the firing mechanism. At the front of it was a thin, hollow tube which was presumably supposed to be where the ice shard would form. The mechanics behind it were inside of a casing, and at the bottom of the casing there were slits through which the connection between the control and firing modules would fit. When the control mechanism decided it was time to fire, it would push and pull two half-centimetre metal strips that fit inside the slits respectively. These would initiate a magically helped change in air pressure that would fire the shard, and it would be able to fire in rapid succession. Nevea slid the firing mechanism into the horizontal shaft, back first, so that the hollow tube was at the front. It fit perfectly. A few of them lifted the construct off of the ice pedestal, making sure to hold the crystal parts and not the ice, so that their grip wouldn't slip. Then another one inserted the two metal strips into the slits, and then they placed the construct onto the control mechanism. They made sure it fit well, and then the camper who had put in the strips turned a knob on the control mechanism. The strips of metal fell fully through the slits in the rotation module, whereas they had been only partly through. The camper turned the knob back and the strips locked into place, and the ice and crystal construct was now fully integrated with the Hephestan creation. "Lovely," Nevea said. "I suppose I'll start up the forming of ice shards." She directed her hand toward the construct, and applied an attribute to it such that it would form ice shards in the hollow tube when there were none there. Those shards would subsequently hover inside the tube, waiting to be fired, and then new ones would be formed. "Shall we test the targeting, then?"

Seth nodded at Nevea's answer to his question, glad that nothing had spontaneously or been revealed to have been inadequate to function properly as he and Nevea had envisioned. If there was something Seth hated, it was inadequacy. Anything from poor performance at a given task or a fluke in his plans, it was enough to make him grind his teeth in anger. The latter to him was most probable to actually happen, something he had learned to accept over time, but it was exasperating still nonetheless.

He waited as one of the Hephestean campers explained what they would be doing to place the proto-mechanism within the ice-crystal structure, all while shooting discreet and momentary glances at Nevea from time to time. He noticed something slightly.... different in her. He took some notice of it when he returned back to the cabin, but by now he could tell that what he noticed hadn't gone away completely. Nevea seemed to be unsure of something, and was perhaps even conflicted by something. Different from what he usually saw in her, which was a cold, serene, and certain attitude that had asserted iself within camp.

And now... the fact that Seth had noticed any of this began clicking in his head. He rarely ever noticed or even cared for such changes in others outside his own cabin, particularly when they were brief and seemingly insignificant. He shook it from his mind as soon as it had come though, supposing it to be something he had noticed simply because it was something he'd have expected with someone like her.

"Hm?"

Seth was taken away from his own thoughts as Nevea spoke up after the forged machine had been put in place.

"We might as well," he responded when she had asked if they should test the targeting of the machine. He understood what she would be doing to the machine and how it would work after she was done with it. It would all be over quick, so Seth told the Hephaestus kids nearby to bring some targets for it to hit. They apparently often did test targeting machines, as they had no trouble in pulling out small automatons from metal boxes. After they tinkered a bit with the small machines, they immediately came to life and formed a line.

We're quite sure the monsters won't be waiting around to get hit, so here are some moving targets for the machine to hit. They'll perform different actions, so you guys don't need to worry about the tests being too basic!

At that, one of the automatons sprang into action, grabbing a piece of metal and dashing straight for the machine...

[whizzball1]

Krein said
Seth nodded at Nevea's answer to his question, glad that nothing had spontaneously or been revealed to have been inadequate to function properly as he and Nevea had envisioned. If there was something Seth hated, it was inadequacy. Anything from poor performance at a given task or a fluke in his plans, it was enough to make him grind his teeth in anger. The latter to him was most probable to actually happen, something he had learned to accept over time, but it was exasperating still nonetheless. He waited as one of the Hephestean campers explained what they would be doing to place the proto-mechanism within the ice-crystal structure, all while shooting discreet and momentary glances at Nevea from time to time. He noticed something slightly.... different in her. He took some notice of it when he returned back to the cabin, but by now he could tell that what he noticed hadn't gone away completely. Nevea seemed to be unsure of something, and was perhaps even conflicted by something. Different from what he usually saw in her, which was a cold, serene, and certain attitude that had asserted iself within camp.And now... the fact that Seth had noticed any of this began clicking in his head. He rarely ever noticed or even cared for such changes in others outside his own cabin, particularly when they were brief and seemingly insignificant. He shook it from his mind as soon as it had come though, supposing it to be something he had noticed simply because it was something he'd have expected with someone like her."Hm?"Seth was taken away from his own thoughts as Nevea spoke up after the forged machine had been put in place. "We might as well," he responded when she had asked if they should test the targeting of the machine. He understood what she would be doing to the machine and how it would work after she was done with it. It would all be over quick, so Seth told the Hephaestus kids nearby to bring some targets for it to hit. They apparently often did test targeting machines, as they had no trouble in pulling out small automatons from metal boxes. After they tinkered a bit with the small machines, they immediately came to life and formed a line.At that, one of the automatons sprang into action, grabbing a piece of metal and dashing straight for the machine...

Nevea was just as exasperated at inadequacy as Seth was. However, as she usually took the time to account for every sensibly possible outcome of a choice she made in a plan of hers, she was more inclined to noticing the inadequacy in others as opposed to problems that occurred in her plans. Since her plans usually involved manipulation, she had to put extensive thought into a plan, and so she always prepared them rather long prior to the execution of one.

Nevea didn't notice Seth's glances at her, as she was processing the information and examining the parts that the Hephestan campers had brought out. Her mind momentarily went on a tangent that questioned why she had decided to learn more about Seth than other campers, but no definite answer came to her about why she had seen him as especially important. She would think more on that later, because Seth responded to her question. She listened to the Hephestan camper's plan and nodded.

One of the campers activated the control mechanism. Then the first automaton came running. The horizontal shaft of the construct, hereby referred to as the barrel, was pointed away from the automaton, but the control module recognised the automaton as a threat. The rotation module activated and the construct swung toward the automaton, and then the control module pushed and pulled the two metal strips, which slid through the firing mechanism, changing the air pressure back and forth and causing it to fire ice shards at a quick pace.

While the chilling effect was not currently activated, the shards of ice stopped the automaton quite quickly. It was at this point that a smaller automaton, whose head was lower than the barrel, came charging at the construct. The Hephestan campers realised too late that they had forgotten to get the barrel to move up and down, and the firing mechanism fired at nothing. Nevea's expression remained calmly serene, as she had accounted for this. She had not said anything, because she knew what would happen next.

A stream of magic darted out from the construct and struck the automaton, causing it to fall back. The designers quickly stopped the test after that, and Nevea spoke. "You'll need to adjust the mechanisms such that it won't fire when an enemy is lower than the shaft. We don't want to waste humidity. I'd suggest you put detection for that in the firing mechanism." Those who had designed the firing mechanism went back into the cabin to add to the design.

[Krein]

whizzball1 said
Nevea was just as exasperated at inadequacy as Seth was. However, as she usually took the time to account for every sensibly possible outcome of a choice she made in a plan of hers, she was more inclined to noticing the inadequacy in others as opposed to problems that occurred in her plans. Since her plans usually involved manipulation, she had to put extensive thought into a plan, and so she always prepared them rather long prior to the execution of one. Nevea didn't notice Seth's glances at her, as she was processing the information and examining the parts that the Hephestan campers had brought out. Her mind momentarily went on a tangent that questioned why she had decided to learn more about Seth than other campers, but no definite answer came to her about why she had seen him as especially important. She would think more on that later, because Seth responded to her question. She listened to the Hephestan camper's plan and nodded. One of the campers activated the control mechanism. Then the first automaton came running. The horizontal shaft of the construct, hereby referred to as the barrel, was pointed away from the automaton, but the control module recognised the automaton as a threat. The rotation module activated and the construct swung toward the automaton, and then the control module pushed and pulled the two metal strips, which slid through the firing mechanism, changing the air pressure back and forth and causing it to fire ice shards at a quick pace. While the chilling effect was not currently activated, the shards of ice stopped the automaton quite quickly. It was at this point that a smaller automaton, whose head was lower than the barrel, came charging at the construct. The Hephestan campers realised too late that they had forgotten to get the barrel to move up and down, and the firing mechanism fired at nothing. Nevea's expression remained calmly serene, as she had accounted for this. She had not said anything, because she knew what would happen next. A stream of magic darted out from the construct and struck the automaton, causing it to fall back. The designers quickly stopped the test after that, and Nevea spoke. "You'll need to adjust the mechanisms such that it won't fire when an enemy is lower than the shaft. We don't want to waste humidity. I'd suggest you put detection for that in the firing mechanism." Those who had designed the firing mechanism went back into the cabin to add to the design.

The response speed of the firing mechanism was acceptable, stopping the attacking automatons in their tracks before they could reach it to do damage. The only thing that he and the designers had apparently overlooked was giving the barrel the ability to move up and down, and Seth mentally smacked himself for not thinking of such a thing. The ability for it to do that would allow it to target threats a lot better, especially those that came from above or tried to avoid damage by creeping across the ground.

Still... his magic had compensated for that, so his initial ignorance of the machine's faultiness didn't bother him as much as it would have. Seth looked at the automaton that had been struck by the magic, letting out a small chuckle as he noticed that the brass metal it was made of was beginning to deteriorate. The energy that powered the thing also seemed to be taking on a new... "sickly" color if it could be described like that. Reaching his arm out to it, Seth pulled out the residual dark magic that was affecting it and absorbed it.

"Humidity detector? I hadn't thought of that, but it is a reasonable idea," Seth said after Nevea suggested for this to be added.

As of now, Seth couldn't really think of anything else that could be added to the designs. If everything went well, all that would be left was to begin creating the ice-crystal structures along the camp's borders and wait for the Hephaestus kids to place the final design of the firing machines into them. And after that was done with... what else? The complete defenses would be reliable and efficient in protecting the camp from monsters, so would they really have to worry too much? Sure, maybe a few dumb monsters would make it through, but the demigod defenses nearby would eliminate them quickly.

He'd just have to wait.

[whizzball1]

Krein said
The response speed of the firing mechanism was acceptable, stopping the attacking automatons in their tracks before they could reach it to do damage. The only thing that he and the designers had apparently overlooked was giving the barrel the ability to move up and down, and Seth mentally smacked himself for not thinking of such a thing. The ability for it to do that would allow it to target threats a lot better, especially those that came from above or tried to avoid damage by creeping across the ground.Still... his magic had compensated for that, so his initial ignorance of the machine's faultiness didn't bother him as much as it would have. Seth looked at the automaton that had been struck by the magic, letting out a small chuckle as he noticed that the brass metal it was made of was beginning to deteriorate. The energy that powered the thing also seemed to be taking on a new... "sickly" color if it could be described like that. Reaching his arm out to it, Seth pulled out the residual dark magic that was affecting it and absorbed it."Humidity detector? I hadn't thought of that, but it is a reasonable idea," Seth said after Nevea suggested for this to be added.As of now, Seth couldn't really think of anything else that could be added to the designs. If everything went well, all that would be left was to begin creating the ice-crystal structures along the camp's borders and wait for the Hephaestus kids to place the final design of the firing machines into them. And after that was done with... what else? The complete defenses would be reliable and efficient in protecting the camp from monsters, so would they really have to worry too much? Sure, maybe a few dumb monsters would make it through, but the demigod defenses nearby would eliminate them quickly. He'd just have to wait.

Nevea noticed the power of the automaton changing, but made nothing of it for the time being. She was running through ideas as to how they would implement the barrel moving up and down. It would hopefully be easy to implement; although she and Seth would have to change how they made the constructs, and be more precise up higher. Other than that it would be fine.

When Seth began to speak, she frowned. "Humidity detector? I meant a detector for the height of a threat, but that's also a good idea. The construct could already detect the humidity and make the shards slower, but the machinery could not. Good idea." The Hephestans nodded when she was finished, and she made a mental list of the things the designers would need to implement: a mechanism to move the barrel up and down, a humidity detector, and a height detector.

"So, we'll need to design something to move the barrel up and down, and a humidity and height detector. Seth and I can surely design the constructs themselves around the mechanisms you create. While some of you do that, the others can run more tests." She wondered where to go from there. Once they finished, she would of course use it to boost her reputation, and then there was the usual manipulation and scheming. Maybe something new would show up again. It was nice to have something fresh to do. She hadn't felt that for a while.

The stealing of the Golden Fleece. That was fresh. Maybe it would lead to more. More that was fresh, more to have a part in.

Maybe.

[Krein]

"Oh, then I misunderstood you," Seth said with a shrug, half of his attention focused on the resuming sound of clanging metal and active forge fires. He was a little annoyed that he had not only misunderstood, but practically announced it to everyone in the cabin with his comment. Oh well, at least something good came out of it, especially since Nevea had decided to implement the idea anyway.

I can see none of you have wasted any time in making temporary defenses for the camp, a voice said from the cabin's doorway. Seth looked to see who it was and felt his jaw drop a small bit when he saw who it was. Dionysus. Last he had seen him, the god had been talking with the would be questers at the Big House.

"Yes..." Seth said hesitantly. He wondered why he was here. Did the other demigods already blow themselves up with the crystal he gave them or what? No... that wasn't possible considering Morning had cleansed it of the volatile dark magic, but who knew... they probably had found a way to send themselves sky high before they even stepped foot put of camp...

]Anyway, I just stopped by to tell you two that there's been a change of plans with the quest. A new team will be arranged, one with some more... competent demigods. Meet me by the Big House once you're all finished up with... whatever it is you're doing there.

Dionysus looked towards Seth and Nevea, obviously implying they were the ones from here meant to go. The god left shortly afterwards and proceeded to tell the same news to Austin and Angelo, and then to Morning and another strange Demigod named Brooke. The god felt this team would have better chances lf succeeding than the former, and the other camp directors shared his sentiments. Naturally, those originally meant to go on the quest for the Fleece weren't particularly pleased, but Dionysus was never one to care about such reactions.

[SomeoneSomewere]

Austin needed to land soon, he couldn't fly forever. He was getting rather tired. Flying over to the cabin, he landed in the center of the cabins, looking around. At that moment, the god of wine was leaving the dog of forge's cabin, and once spotting Austin, walked towards him, wasting no time, the god informed him of what was happening, Austin remaining silent to the end. Once Dionysus stopped Austin spoke," yes sir." As the god left he turned and walked back to his cabin, going inside. He told was campers were in there about him leaving and ran through their responsibility if attacked. Once finished, he walked back over to his bed, grabbing a bag. He then began to fill it up with clothes, a little ambrosia, attaching a watch, which is actually his shield, to his wrist. He removed his armor, trying to think of a way to bring it but it wasn't reenlist if. He'd have to stick with his shield alone. The he grabbed his sword, finding the needed button and pressing it, where it shrunk to the size of a pocket knife, and he folded the blade in. He put that in his pocket, double checking he has everything, before heading out and to the big house. He wanted to inform his brother, but he didn't want to keep Dionysus and Chiron waiting.

[Jangel13]

Angel kept the patrols going as Angelo saw the very God if wine come over to him informing Angelo that he would instead take the place of the campers originally going to grab the golden fleece. Once he was finished Angelo nodded "yes sir" he told him watching the God leave Angelo looked to the campers that were the defense force and he informed then that he would be leaving to grab the golden fleece. At first they were sad about it then Angelo had to make himself act big saying they couldn't do it without him and they all cheer smiling as Angelo left and they went back to patrol with renewed vigor. Angelo soon saw his brother when Angelo walked into the cabin "guess their sending the big brothers to go and get their fleece" Angelo told him letting know that he believed they were strong and important in the mission itself. Angelo got to work getting some cloths in his bag along with his armor that he turned into a watch making sure he had his spear in his necklace form as he got ready waiting outside for his brother to join him

[Balance]

Krein said
"Oh, then I misunderstood you," Seth said with a shrug, half of his attention focused on the resuming sound of clanging metal and active forge fires. He was a little annoyed that he had not only misunderstood, but practically announced it to everyone in the cabin with his comment. Oh well, at least something good came out of it, especially since Nevea had decided to implement the idea anyway. a voice said from the cabin's doorway. Seth looked to see who it was and felt his jaw drop a small bit when he saw who it was. Dionysus. Last he had seen him, the god had been talking with the would be questers at the Big House."Yes..." Seth said hesitantly. He wondered why he was here. Did the other demigods already blow themselves up with the crystal he gave them or what? No... that wasn't possible considering Morning had cleansed it of the volatile dark magic, but who knew... they probably had found a way to send themselves sky high before they even stepped foot put of camp...Dionysus looked towards Seth and Nevea, obviously implying they were the ones from here meant to go. The god left shortly afterwards and proceeded to tell the same news to Austin and Angelo, and then to Morning and another strange Demigod named Brooke. The god felt this team would have better chances lf succeeding than the former, and the other camp directors shared his sentiments. Naturally, those originally meant to go on the quest for the Fleece weren't particularly pleased, but Dionysus was never one to care about such reactions.

Nevea was quite surprised when Dionysus entered and spoke to them. Interesting, she was to embark on the quest. They would have to finish the defences more quickly now. Then she would go to the Big House. If Dionysus was annoyed at a delay, she had his own words to use in resolution. For now she made sure that the the designers were working right, looking over their designs as they discussed and forming shapes in her mind.

Upon the words of Dionysus spoken, the designers began to work faster, so as to finish up the designs before Seth and Nevea would have to leave. The defences needed to be completed before the new questers left, lest the camp be left without an automatic defence or even pseudo-shield. They incorporated the two detectors and implemented moving up and down, and then showed Nevea and Seth what they would have them make.

Nevea created the skeleton of the structure as they showed her while the forgers worked double-time changing their structures. As Seth would add his magic and crystals to the construct, they would connect the construct to the new mechanisms and perform the tests; these would not return void. When the tests were finished, they would give Seth and Nevea the thumbs up to go to the Big House as they planned out how many set-ups would be needed and then construct the parts.

"I wonder what the other questers did that they failed so, and so quickly," mused Nevea, as they were dismissed. This would be a marvellous opportunity to move up in the views of the campers further, since now she had not only a vital part in the temporary defences of the camp, but would also embark to find the golden fleece and restore the camp's true defences.

[Krein]

"I don't know, but I did see them as inadequate members the moment I saw them considering they couldn't even come to an agreement on whether or not they'd use the crystal I gave them to try and 'help' them," Seth said with a small and mocking smirk. He felt that Dionysus had made a wise choice, the only things they'd probably have received from those pathetic demigods was probably their corpses in a casket.

"Hmph."

Seth turned himself back to the new icy structures and metallic mechanisms. Focusing his magic, he infused Nevea's ice with his own crystals and manipulated them once more in order to complete the structure. Once finished, the forgers placed their machines into the slots and prepared to activate more automatons, only this time of varying sizes. The robots sprang to life and rushed at the construct, most of them flying backwards as the machine on top readjusted itself constantly to strike bigger and smaller threats. Those that weren't nailed by the ice shards were struck down by streams of harmful magic.

"It works, thank the gods," Seth said, pleased that the tests had gone smoothly and quickly so early. Now they didn't need to spend so much time readjusting things and could make it to the Big House on time... as soon as they actually set up the real scale versions of their defenses...

[SomeoneSomewere]

Austin looked to his brother when he walked in, nodding at his words and patting his brothers arm as he went by. Grabbing all that he needed, he stepped outside, meeting his brother. He said," let's go then. See who all the others are." He walked towards the Big House, not looking back to see if his brother followed, knowing he would.

[Jangel13]

Angelo watched as his brother started walking then he took his bag and hung it over his shoulder as he followed his brother towards the big house wondering who they would be fighting with and what their plan of action would be. Considering the first group sent couldn't make the cut and actually did the fleece to begin with this group need to much better. The defenses they made could only last for so long until the camp would fall

[Balance]

Krein said
"I don't know, but I did see them as inadequate members the moment I saw them considering they couldn't even come to an agreement on whether or not they'd use the crystal I gave them to try and 'help' them," Seth said with a small and mocking smirk. He felt that Dionysus had made a wise choice, the only things they'd probably have received from those pathetic demigods was probably their corpses in a casket."Hmph."Seth turned himself back to the new icy structures and metallic mechanisms. Focusing his magic, he infused Nevea's ice with his own crystals and manipulated them once more in order to complete the structure. Once finished, the forgers placed their machines into the slots and prepared to activate more automatons, only this time of varying sizes. The robots sprang to life and rushed at the construct, most of them flying backwards as the machine on top readjusted itself constantly to strike bigger and smaller threats. Those that weren't nailed by the ice shards were struck down by streams of harmful magic."It works, thank the gods," Seth said, pleased that the tests had gone smoothly and quickly so early. Now they didn't need to spend so much time readjusting things and could make it to the Big House on time... as soon as they actually set up the real scale versions of their defenses...

Nevea smirked also as Seth spoke. "I heard that as it happened," she said, gravelly. "I should think he should have dismissed them right there. They probably ripped each other to shreds, or bickering got them ripped to shreds." She sighed at their incompetence, and watched as their construct took out each automaton one by one. She was proud it had worked so well so quickly, although she helped design it, so it wasn't a surprise. Just rather nice.

Nevea nodded in acknowledgement of Seth's approval of the tests, and spoke. "I do believe we should go to the Big House now, while the mechanisms are forged. That may take some time. We can begin making our constructs when we return." She nodded to the Hephestans, who nodded in return, and they shuffled back into the cabin with the construct in tow.

((SOrry about short post, I had to go at this moment))

[Krein]

"Dionysus seemed to have shared their displeasure with me when I showed up, but I guess he was trying to see from their point of view..."

Seth thought a while on those words. The wine god never seemed to be an individual who would bother looking from someone else's perspective, so he quickly dismissed that idea. He was probably just irritated as usual, more so then since he had to see incompetent individuals off. Many at camp believed that every demigod should have a chance for a quest, which Seth kind of agreed with, but only if those concerned were actually prepared in body and mind to endure one. The now booted demigods were not.

"Eh, probably not. Anyway, yes, the forgers will need some time to prepare the actual machines, so let's go and meet with Dionysus and whoever else he's chosen... hopefully more wisely this time," he added in quickly.

He set off for the Big House, and now drawing nearer to it, saw that two others were already there. Angelo and Austin, two sons of Zeus. That was... okay, Seth assumed. He had a natural rivalry with any children of the Big Three, but its vehemency depended on whether they were respectable or not. These two were, so hopefully there wouldn't be much bickering with them.

[whizzball1]

Krein said
"Dionysus seemed to have shared their displeasure with me when I showed up, but I guess he was trying to see from their point of view..."Seth thought a while on those words. The wine god never seemed to be an individual who would bother looking from someone else's perspective, so he quickly dismissed that idea. He was probably just irritated as usual, more so then since he had to see incompetent individuals off. Many at camp believed that every demigod should have a chance for a quest, which Seth kind of agreed with, but only if those concerned were actually prepared in body and mind to endure one. The now booted demigods were not."Eh, probably not. Anyway, yes, the forgers will need some time to prepare the actual machines, so let's go and meet with Dionysus and whoever else he's chosen... hopefully more wisely this time," he added in quickly.He set off for the Big House, and now drawing nearer to it, saw that two others were already there. Angelo and Austin, two sons of Zeus. That was... okay, Seth assumed. He had a natural rivalry with any children of the Big Three, but its vehemency depended on whether they were respectable or not. These two were, so hopefully there wouldn't be much bickering with them.

Nevea shook her head at his first statement. Dionysus would never try to see through another person's eyes, especially not the demigods, considering how much he seemed to dislike them. But she hoped that whoever else had been chosen to embark on the quest would be competent enough to actually complete it, or at least not die. But if she was leading, there was no doubt they would survive. Or Seth.

Wait, what? She'd never considered anyone equal to herself in competency. This was new to her; someone who could actually do things at her capacity. She would have to think of that more.

"From prior displays of your efficiency, I expect that you will be nearly done by the time we get back," she said to the Hephestans, and they nodded. This batch was notable for their efficiency and ability to work together, and they had a good attention to detail along with speed, which was a good quality. She had some faith in them. Not too much, though. She began moving toward the Big House as Seth did, noticing the two sons of Zeus. She knew them well enough to know that they were quite good with combat, so at the very least they would be useful for brute force.

From what she remembered, at least one of them was a good planner, and they both actually thought, as opposed to some of the other members of their cabin, and the whole of a few others. Overall, they were competent... Enough. As she reached the cabin, she spoke. "So, you are to be part of the quest, then?" she asked, although she already knew the answer. It was just a formality.

[Jangel13]

Angelo got to the bighouse with his brother and watched as the two others came towards it, apparently it was the same campers that Angelo decided on a defensive strategy with earlier so if they wouldn't be good with man power they would be useful with their inventions to help get them out of a tight spot. He believed the girls name was nevea as she spoke to him asking if they were part of the quest and Angelo nodded shaking her hand "good to have you with us, I hope we can work well together to get the fleece back" Angelo said and although his face was neutral his voice was nothing but sincere. True Angelo and his brother were sons of the almighty Zeus but Angelo also knew that brute force isn't necessary for all endeavors, if Angelo and his brother were the driving front line fighters then that meant that nevea and her partner were the ones with support for them. They needed to work together and just because Angelo and Austin were the sons of one of the big three that didn't mean that they would be able to do a quest this important alone and Angelo knew it

[SomeoneSomewere]

Austin nodded at the question, though letting the others Angelo to do the main part of the discussions. He quickly ran through what little he knew of the two of them, who their parents were. He knew more about Seth, simply due to him being more well known because of the style of his magic. Dark magic. He focused on the girl. Nevea, is he remembered correctly. Daughter of... Chione. No, the Greek form, Khione. Powers over ice, based off her her mothers ability. He tried to piece together more about her, but without much luck. He then said," we hope to be able to retrieve the fleece as quickly as possible. The protections can only last for so long." He had a definite voice, and he kept a rather neutral expression as well, not in the mood for joking.