Camp Half-Blood
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James' speech: text, 15692157
WC: 227
The moment he grabbed my bow, my expression dropped.
“Antony wait-”
Too late. He was already rubbing paint remover along the curve of the silver. For half a second, I genuinely considered shooting him.
Then, the finish began to fade.
My stomach dropped. He scrubbed again, gosh this was painful to witness
“These kids...” I muttered darkly.
Of course they’d paint it. Of course they’d think it was funny. Of course they’d touch the one thing they absolutely should not have touched.
I exhaled slowly, “I’m going to commit a socially unacceptable act,” I said calmly. “And I want you to remember this moment as the warning, you're the witness”
He laughed. Traitor.
“You insulted my friends.”
We both turned. A younger Ares kid stood a few metres away, shoulders squared, trying very hard to look intimidating. He couldn’t have been more than twelve.
This was going to be fun.
Antony must've said something dangerous because the kid replied with, “Do not call my friends that. I challenge you to a duel.”. Honestly, I was too busy thinking about my bow.
I blinked
“I’ll happily accept,” Antony replied smoothly, stepping forward.
"Like right now? You're doing this right now" I asked Antony who was pulling up the big act to frighten the kid
"That's crap-puccino" Sta 5 | Eva 6 | Str 2 | Wis 7 | Arc 9 | Acc 6 |
Camp Half-Blood
@Mirada Johnson, @Tes Cadell, & @Nick JamesonTen in the Morning, Mid-SummerAdi woke up from her mid-morning nap feeling quite refreshed. After breakfast, she felt tired, so she went to her cabin to read for a bit, but that ended in some much needed sleep. She needed to get a lot better with her sleep schedule, because staying up until 4am training, sleeping until 7, and then going back to sleep at 9 to wake up again at 11. Really, she needed to quit that habit.
She walked out and back to the targets, deciding that there was nothing better she had to do with her time. She was pretty sure that there was something important going on, but she honestly had no clue.
Oh, damn, the quest. How in Hades had she forgotten that?! I mean, it is pretty important!
"Oh, hey guys! Also, Ant, I forgot to tell you, but happy birthday!" she said, remembering from the time she'd snuck into the Big House for REDACTED INFORMATION and instead found the files on the campers. Mr. D. didn't even notice that they were missing for nine days as she studied them. Not creepily, mainly just a new form of studying. What, she wasn't a stalker, just a very bored girl!
She kept forgetting that Antony was older than her, technically. She was 14, he was 15 as of that day, she still had a few months. But she had still been at camp for 3 years longer than him, so she still felt fine calling him 'kid'. She called everyone 'kid', 'honey', 'darling', whatever she really felt like depending on the day.
Adena was so bored, that if someone asked her to spar or something, she would honestly say yes.
Okay, fine, it wasn't that rare of an occurance, she spared with people a lot. Her current record was 24-1, the one time from, can you guess who? Liam. The (beautiful) idiot was pretty good with a spear, and she may have been a bit...distracted.
Whatever! Off the topic again, she can't think about boys, she didn't have time to think about boys. She only had time to focus in on what was going on in the present, which was the fact that she needed to get her 5th throwing dagger back from the Hermes Cabin.
"Welp, time to do this!" she said to herself, grabbing out the knives she'd thrown from the target, all of them bullseyes.
"See y'all later, I'm going to do...something." she said as she walked away, heading towards what hopefully wouldn't become a prank-battle.
Camp Half-Blood
OOC
Like right now?You're doing this right now
Yes
He turned to the Ares kid
Meet me in a hour bring battle gear I don’t care if you turn up defenceless I’ll duel you any way where do you want it
What?
where do you want to duel
the Arena
Hi Adena
he said as she came over
What weapon
The stupid Ares kid was talking again
Sword, Shield and armour dummy
I’ll see you in an hour oh yeah if either of us doesn’t turn up they will forfeit the match and the other will automatically win
A hour later he went to the arena in full battle armour as his opponent came in people had heard about the fight and were coming to see he shouted to the Ares kid
READY
OFF COURSE
GOOD LET US START THEN
He stayed still as his opponent charged at him he side-stepped and hit with his sword his opponent block they then when into the middle and began to duel
Left Right Block Swipe Uppercut Block Sidestep Block Step Forward Slash
Ouch
Yes
He had landed first blood and the duel continued
Reducio
Ant Antony
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:227/200
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:227/200
Like right now?You're doing this right now
Yes
He turned to the Ares kid
Meet me in a hour bring battle gear I don’t care if you turn up defenceless I’ll duel you any way where do you want it
What?
where do you want to duel
the Arena
Hi Adena
he said as she came over
What weapon
The stupid Ares kid was talking again
Sword, Shield and armour dummy
I’ll see you in an hour oh yeah if either of us doesn’t turn up they will forfeit the match and the other will automatically win
A hour later he went to the arena in full battle armour as his opponent came in people had heard about the fight and were coming to see he shouted to the Ares kid
READY
OFF COURSE
GOOD LET US START THEN
He stayed still as his opponent charged at him he side-stepped and hit with his sword his opponent block they then when into the middle and began to duel
Left Right Block Swipe Uppercut Block Sidestep Block Step Forward Slash
Ouch
Yes
He had landed first blood and the duel continued
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Camp Half-Blood
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James' speech: text
WC: 393
Whilst Antony was playing heroes (or villain, who knew, the line was thin with that one). I walked off to get my bow.
I noticed some people training including Rosalyn, I never really bonded with her but we greeted each other once, since this day we see each other around camp a lot, so she must be an important character in the future.
I gave her a small nod of acknowledgement. She returned it.
I continued towards my cabin but of course, the gods wouldn't make this easy for me.
I barely opened the large doors that I felt a hand on my shoulder, I turn around.
James
The irritation wasn't masked on my face
"What now."
"I want to talk to you" he didn't smirk this time, he seemed genuine
"I don't." maybe I sounded a little harsh, but honestly, MY BOW WAS GONE.
He lifted something slightly behind him. Silver caught the light.
My breath caught before I could stop it.
“My bow,” I exclaimed
He nodded with a hint of pride.
“Not exactly where it should’ve been.” I finished, “Explain.”
“The new Hermes kids thought it’d be funny to repaint it again. They were behind their cabin trying to ‘upgrade’ it.” He made air quotes with his fingers. “I took it before they could do more damage, they didn't do anything to it don't worry."
For a second, I didn’t move. Then he exhaled and turned around.
"Wait” i signalled and he turned around, "You rescued my bow..."
“I don’t expect anything,” he replied. I almost felt bad, I could see a glint of sadness in his eyes.
Oh well, at least I have my bow
“Thank you" I said, I was actually grateful.
He gave the faintest smile and walked off.
Well anyways
I adjusted the string, testing the tension.
I started walking back to Antony who was now wearing a full gear.
"Well champs, seems like you got luck by your side" I said seeing how serious he was.
His opponent was twice as small, didn't seem fair but they think they know everyhting about the gods and us- they don't.
I watched from afar how Antony fought, it was great actually, maybe Apollo gifted the birthday boy some strength last night.
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"That's crap-puccino" Sta 5 | Eva 6 | Str 2 | Wis 7 | Arc 9 | Acc 6 |
Camp Half-Blood
OOC
The fight continued
STAB SLASH BLOCK LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN CENTRE DODGE
He had knocked his opponent’s sword out of the Arena he looked surprised he now only had a shield and armour
SLASH STAB RIGHT LEFT UPPERCUT LEFT LEFT LEFT BLOCK BLOCK RIGHT RIGHT BLOCK SHIELD UP CHARGE RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT UPPERCUT BLOCK SHIELD
His reliable sword broke his opponent’s shield he was on the floor he was defeated Anthony had one
Good Fight
He helped his opponent up
If you want tips on sword fighting I’m always open
Thanks I guess you’re good with a sword. How?
Simple practice and losing watching other people’s tactics
Watching tactics?
People started to leave
Yes if you learn someones pattern you can defeat them like you you start of with a simple left right left right but after ten blows you do an uppercut sometimes it is best to adapt also you will get the advantage at the start if you let your opponent come to you if you want to learn more or have practice duels just ask me
Reducio
Ant Antony
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger and Sword
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:218/200
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger and Sword
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:218/200
The fight continued
STAB SLASH BLOCK LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN CENTRE DODGE
He had knocked his opponent’s sword out of the Arena he looked surprised he now only had a shield and armour
SLASH STAB RIGHT LEFT UPPERCUT LEFT LEFT LEFT BLOCK BLOCK RIGHT RIGHT BLOCK SHIELD UP CHARGE RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT UPPERCUT BLOCK SHIELD
His reliable sword broke his opponent’s shield he was on the floor he was defeated Anthony had one
Good Fight
He helped his opponent up
If you want tips on sword fighting I’m always open
Thanks I guess you’re good with a sword. How?
Simple practice and losing watching other people’s tactics
Watching tactics?
People started to leave
Yes if you learn someones pattern you can defeat them like you you start of with a simple left right left right but after ten blows you do an uppercut sometimes it is best to adapt also you will get the advantage at the start if you let your opponent come to you if you want to learn more or have practice duels just ask me
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WC: 253
Easily half of camp came to watch the duel, word travels fast when violence is present.
I squeezed into the front to have a better view.
Antony was winning by far, I thought the little kid might die, the crowd made pained noises when they saw blood being drawn on someone.
After a bit, the Hermes (I think he was Hermes kid right???) kid fell on his knees, gasping for air. The crowd slowly vanished until I was the only one left. I came forward just in time to notice Antony give advice to him.
He walked off and I was alone with him, "Found a new friend? " I asked after the sweet interaction, "Weren't you fighting to death a second ago?" I checked his bleeding arm, we were close in age but I always had this feeling of responsibility when it came to my half-siblings.
"Good for you that your dad is the literal god of healing" i winced after seeing how deep the wound is, "he didn't miss you there, come." we walked to the Apollo cabin together.
He didn't refuse, which was a first,
"You did good" I congratulated him, "Make sure next time you don't die, you're not always going to be the hard target birthday boy. Talking of birthday, I have something for you I think you might like"
I remembered getting him a small but meaningful gift a few days ago.
"That's crap-puccino" Sta 5 | Eva 6 | Str 2 | Wis 7 | Arc 9 | Acc 6 |
Camp Half-Blood
OOC
Found a new friend weren’t you fighting to death a second ago
He lightly punched her arm then winced he could tell she noticed the wince as she then inspected his arm
I was giving him life advice because if he wants to survive he’ll need to get better
He winced again
Good for you that your dad is the literal god of healing he didn’t miss you there, come
He tried to laugh but could only managed a painful cough he face visibly winced
He followed her which was at least for him a first but was in to much pain to make a retort which normally happens %99.99999999 recurring of the time
You did good make sure next time you don’t die you’re not always going to be the hard target birthday boy. Talking of birthday, I have something for you I think you might like
He managed a feeble laugh this time and followed limping which he could no longer hide he was in too much pain and could barely make retorts
Reducio
Ant Antony
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger and Sword
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:211/200
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger and Sword
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:211/200
Found a new friend weren’t you fighting to death a second ago
He lightly punched her arm then winced he could tell she noticed the wince as she then inspected his arm
I was giving him life advice because if he wants to survive he’ll need to get better
He winced again
Good for you that your dad is the literal god of healing he didn’t miss you there, come
He tried to laugh but could only managed a painful cough he face visibly winced
He followed her which was at least for him a first but was in to much pain to make a retort which normally happens %99.99999999 recurring of the time
You did good make sure next time you don’t die you’re not always going to be the hard target birthday boy. Talking of birthday, I have something for you I think you might like
He managed a feeble laugh this time and followed limping which he could no longer hide he was in too much pain and could barely make retorts
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Camp Half-Blood
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WC: 301
I kept hold of his arm to support him as we walked back to the cabin. He sat down on the edge of the bed while I went to get the first aid kit, placing it beside him and opening it carefully.
"This is going to sting a bit," I warned quietly before pouring the liquid onto the cloth and pressing it gently against his wound.
He tensed immediately.
"Don't move."
I worked in silence after that, cleaning the blood, wrapping the bandage tightly but carefully. My hands were steady. Precise. When I finished, I leaned back slightly to examine it.
"Okay. There you go."
I stood and walked to my drawer, pulling out a small, bright yellow box. It looked almost too cheerful for something so important. I handed it to him without explanation.
"Open it."
Inside was a golden sun pendant. It caught the light instantly, glowing faintly in his hands.
"It looks like a normal pendant," I said, watching his reaction. "But look inside."
He did. A small folded paper slipped from inside the sun.
He picked it up and read.
"When I got it for you, I left it on my bed before packing," I explained. "Later, when I opened my bag, it was already open. I know I didn't touch it."To my son,
You do not need the sun to remind you of who you are. It already lives in you.
Stand tall. Stand unafraid. I am proud of you. — Apollo
"He came." My voice was calm, but certain.
"He didn't forget you."He doesn't forget any of us. So that made me feel better as well
"That's crap-puccino" Sta 5 | Eva 6 | Str 2 | Wis 7 | Arc 9 | Acc 6 |
Camp Half-Blood
OOC
She said it would sting she was right it stung like hell his body immediately tensed up Don’t Move
She then started to clean the wounds and put them in bandages once she had done that she went over to a draw and came back with a yellow box
Open it.
Inside was a golden sun pendant. It caught the light instantly, glowing faintly in his hands.He smiled then put it on
It looks like a normal pendant, she said, watching his reaction. But look inside
He did. A small folded paper slipped from inside the sun.
He picked it up and read.
His mouth dropped he tried to say something but nothing could come out
When I got it for you, I left it on my bed before packing. Later, when I opened my bag, it was already open. I know I didn't touch it.
He came. Her voice was calm, but certain.
He didn't forget you.
He managed to stutter thank you
Reducio
Ant Antony
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger and Sword
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:211/200
Number of beads:5
Weapons: Bow and Arrow, Dagger and Sword
Quests:1
Son of Apollo
Thoughts
Adena @Rosalyn Willows
Fionnuala @Mirada Johnson
Anthony @Nick Jameson Me
Tes @Tes Cadel
Other
James
Word count:211/200
She said it would sting she was right it stung like hell his body immediately tensed up Don’t Move
She then started to clean the wounds and put them in bandages once she had done that she went over to a draw and came back with a yellow box
Open it.
Inside was a golden sun pendant. It caught the light instantly, glowing faintly in his hands.He smiled then put it on
It looks like a normal pendant, she said, watching his reaction. But look inside
He did. A small folded paper slipped from inside the sun.
He picked it up and read.
To my son,
You do not need the sun to remind you of who you are. It already lives in you.
Stand tall. Stand unafraid. I am proud of you. — Apollo
His mouth dropped he tried to say something but nothing could come out
When I got it for you, I left it on my bed before packing. Later, when I opened my bag, it was already open. I know I didn't touch it.
He came. Her voice was calm, but certain.
He didn't forget you.
He managed to stutter thank you
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Camp Half-Blood
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WC:268
Suddenly, the cabin doors opened without warning, letting light pour into the wooden floors.
I turned slightly, already knowing it could only be one person.
The camp director stepped inside, his emotionless eyes scanning the cabin before landing on us.
“Chore rotation,” he said simply. “Apollo cabin. Infirmary. Now.”
Of course.
There was never any hesitation when it came to that. Healing was our thing, it was just expected of us the moment we were claimed.
I straightened slightly and glanced back at Antony.
"Looks like you're not resting after all," I said calmly, though there was a faint trace of amusement in my voice, "But good thing we'regoing there, maybe there's something for your arm."
We walked past the director. The walk across camp was peaceful, the late morning sun resting warmly against my skin, the familiar sounds of training, metal clashing, distant laughter, and everything was alive. It was a perfect camp day.
When we reached the infirmary, I pushed the door open and stepped inside, immediately greeted by the familiar scents of herbs, clean linen, and ,of course, nectar. It didn't smell like the horrible hospital scents, it felt... i don't know? Healing?
It was quiet, there was 2 other half-siblings taking care of a couple of people.
I moved toward the supply shelves, eying the jars before picking one up and examining it.
"Ambrosia needs restocking," I said, before reaching for a stack of clean bandages and handing them to Antony, "And these need replacing."
"That's crap-puccino" Sta 5 | Eva 6 | Str 2 | Wis 7 | Arc 9 | Acc 6 |