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location: ampitheater muse: robin and your pick! @conquermadness

While enjoying the spontaneous dual that had taken effect during his lunch break, Robin got sucked in by his phone screen. He could multitask. Partially eaten turkey sandwich on one knee, the brunette gave his phone a nod of approval. "The groundhogs got it right. 'No touching' code and screaming into the universe whenever you want? Whose to stop me from doing the same?" Himself and his vanity. Totally.

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location: kit's cabin muse: robin and @grxxk-tragxdy

"Excuse me, sir." Robin announced his presence, still semi-suited up in his work clothing. "I'm here to talk to you about your cars extended--" The brunette didn't finish, as Kit's front yard had... changed a bit.

Lifting knees high, Robin tiptoed through the thick brush. "What pet project do we got here?" Despite the unexpected tangle, Robin cocked a smile and opened arms for his best friend. Returned. Victoriously.

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location: mess hall kitchen muse: heath and your pick!

The last tablespoon of frosting was pressed through the pastry bag, giving an extra cupcake the final swirl it needed. Back ups were always required, in case of accidents or demigods that might want to take a half dozen home. "Thanks for the help, I'm usually always on top of the catering." But his recent injuries had been slowing down the operation. Two fingers were missing, one from each stickied hand. The ring on his right and the pointer on his left.

"Because of you, my reputation can remain flawless." A reputation he'd obviously invented himself. "Decorations can wait till tomorrow." No need to keep a volunteer up another ungodly hour.

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location: mess hall muse: heath and your pick! @conquermadness

There was a sharp, bright sound coming from the large silver bowl Heath was currently at play with. Sizzling french fries landed inside, fresh from the fryer. Heath had made it his mission to discover and create the best chips recipe, perfection was his own quest. With cooking, an unending one.

"This is how I serve them--with a dash of salt." For the masses... but he wasn't serving the masses at this moment. "What topping do you prefer? Sweet, savory... I got it all. Or I could make a dip?"

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BURGERS AND BOUQUETS

MESS HALL CHEF: HEATH KAN - HESTIA maternal, flirty, sanguine BIG HOUSE ASSISTANT: ROBIN MARION - APHRODITE bashful, sardonic, gentle

these boys will not be participating in conquer hq quests, but will be reliable camp companions to add flavor to home life. naturally, heath can easily be found at the mess hall during prep and peak hours. robin frequents the grounds, office, and is a help at the infirmary. heath is born and grown in olympus while robin hails from los angeles, ca. heath recently suffered imprisonment by the muses and robin is back from a big house assignment. give them a call and we'll pick up!

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After making room for Holli and hearing her own perspective on their adventure, the warrior grinned somewhat sheepishly. "I'm glad I could help... I mean... I thought really I'd just tag along and dent a few heads if need be. But I guess I can be capable on the political front."

Deep down, it wasn't so shocking to believe, but Cor was accustomed to playing his muscle role while the chattiest demigods took the lead. "Being with you made me feel comfortable to... step up." The redhead frowned before hiding the less attractive expression behind another gulp of drink. He explained, so Holli wouldn't worry. "I do step up, all the time," Obviously she knew that. "'seen as a leader, just not the go-to in this wheelhouse." And maybe a few others.

holli laughed at the very welcome nickname, both adorable, flattering, and reminded her of a bright highlight in the emotional mess of the last few weeks. she took the drink from corey with a quick kiss as a greeting, immediately sipping and humming in appreciation. "this is delicious! just the right amount of tart to sweet; and citrus is always the right choice." she happily drank some more.

"oh yeah, it went great! i mean, i knew we'd be fine, but i think we made out better than fine. thank you so much for coming and just always doing the right thing." she sank into corey's lap, leaning comfortably against his chest; now that she'd done so more often, it had become her favorite place. the beautiful scenery was really just the cherry blossom on top. "definitely. you're a genius. i couldn't have asked for a better companion. i think you have a real shot at a career in diplomacy."

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As Lev spoke more of his travels, Corinth's eyes lit up with genuine intrigue. He had a warriors heart, committed to the cause, but a guilt free escape to someplace peaceful was one of his fantasies. That aside, Corey was well aware that demigods like Lev and Nico deserved such a getaway. They'd given more of their lives than most. Especially Corey who had been around quite awhile, but still only now making something special of himself.

"Impressive? Better than here?" It would make sense for him to venture to Camp Jupiter someday. Cor wasn't certain if his tenure and title would grant him an invite anytime soon. "California road trips are one of the best. You got to go right before summer ended too."

As if Lev wasn't aware of this. Corey smiled, still picturing all the sights and sensations. "Activity's picked up. I went with Holli to build rapport with the Goblins. They'd like us to rescue a princess the Orcs kidnapped... if you're interested in getting back in the swing."

good boy. lev almost said & he really wanted to, but maybe he was learning that sometimes he shouldn't say everything he thought. nico wouldn't appreciate lev going around calling others names, he ...assumed. "nobody's surprised." silas has not once been up to anything good, or worthwhile. not if it didn't benefit silas. lev was glad he didn't run into him yet. he didn't have to for like, ever - if he had a choice in the matter.

"that's great. glad he answered. i know some of them never do." they definitely needed more of that to keep them all on their feet. if he thought back on missions past... that'd been the main issue, hadn't it? totally. "it was... roadtrip. we stopped at a bunch o' places. california beach, camp jupiter. it's .. different. impressive." & then he also met nico's family. kind of. "how's ... everythin'?"

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Corinth was running a bit late, but he didn't want to share business with Waylon fresh after a training session. Before leaving his cabin, he showered, dressed, then hurriedly pulled on his puffer jacket and swept fingers through still damp locks. It would have to be good enough. On short breaths, the warrior jogs down his steps and to the communal bonfire.

The fire roared high in the darkness. Waylon's chosen herbs perfumed the crisp fall air, cleansing Corey's nervous system moments before coming to sit not far beside his comrade. "Likewise... but you can go first." He breathed, smiled, adjusted till he was comfortable. "--sorry I'm late."

location: out by the bonfire after sun set

the pleasure palace or whatever it was called gave him a lot of things to think about. wanting to protect camp, but only being one man, he tossed a couple of sage sticks and palo santo into the bonfire. he then sat back, letting the aroma fill the air around him and feeling the protection spread out. "feel free to take a seat." he smiled softly when he saw someone through the flickering flames. "i actually wanted to pick your brain about something."

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"'boring way." Corinth laughed between them, his eyes brighter than last time they'd talked. "I guess Silas really had an influence on that." It wasn't true. Corey was just as committed to the experiment and wouldn't soon apologize for trying something new.

"It's a healing ability. 'should be powerful, considering I already have influence on blood." There was no telling if that was where the skill blossomed from, but Corinth wasn't complaining. "I hope you went someplace relaxing."

"yeah, 'bout time, innit?" he did miss it. all of it. it was this strange can't live with - can't live without it. he didn't want to die here, but he thought he had a few more years at least before he was too old to ... well, retire.

"you try the boring way? or did ya sacrifice more innocents to daddy?" he remembered, quite clearly - about that ritual the other told him about. "i wanna say i don't wanna find out, but knowing us ... i'm gonna see soon." he huffed out a little laugh. "so... it's something protective?" wild guess, but - sounded like it.

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"Knew iiiit." Corinth snickered, but dropped the joke to turn his attention to listen as they walked together.

"Simple enough. I'll keep a special eye on you. 'can't let you slip through the cracks like so many have lately." Low-key, Corey meant this as an informative warning. "Would you be up for a good-old Princess rescue mission?"

" mmm. " dexter didn't necessarily know the cause all to much, only the murmurs of his father wanting him to return home and a dutiful son willing to do this thing for a god who the demigod respected. boreas was never truly there for him, dexter isn't an idiot, but there was something in the absence that felt like protection? he couldn't be sure.

" yes, i'm back just for you. " the frigid prince gave corey a look that expressed what he was thinking, which was why in the world would corey be the reason for that, joking aside. " sign from boreas to return, so i did. not much else direction from that. "

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location: greyson's party, woodland clearing

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"Hey, Paloma!" Corinth waved to Holli from the small hillside. The scene was Spring come early. Though Corey enjoyed the holidays, this warm weather was preferred. Even if magic and temporary. He offered her a drink, his own take on a paloma for her to try.

Though her Who Done It situation wasn't far from them, Corey was hopeful his presence, the party, and their journey with the goblins could put a skip in his dear friends step again. "Our journey to meet the goblins turned out better than expected." Or had Holli been optimistic? Corinth took Holli's hand to help her sit on his lap. Atop a picnic blanket, beneath a cherry blossom tree. "I think our farewell gifts will send a positive message to."

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"Lev! You're back." Corinth gasped after spotting him from the range.

After taking his own trip or two, it was grounding to see and sense Lev's familiar presence around the arena. Corey toweled off a bit before jogging over. "Oh yeah! I got something really good." He smiled, happy to know his trials hadn't bored the warrior. "It'll definitely help all of us, next time we're in a bind."

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last he & corey spoke, the other had expressed his unhappiness about his godly parent not responding, which was .. a little over a month ago now, wasn't it? a lot could happen in a month & when lev caught wind of the other in the arena, he figured he might as well pounce. he didn't speak with his own parent in quite a while, too busy trying to keep up with the blacksmith during their travels.

he waited for the ares son to lay down his weapons before approaching him, waving a little, "hey, you ever hear from dad? how's it going'?"

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"At the very least, I'm committed to the cause." The red head laughed while they met for a brotherly embrace. "Oh yeah. It has been awhile. Don't tell me I'm the reason you're back." He teased. "Ups and downs, but things are pretty chill at the moment."

" i don't know what to say, bruh. " dexter couldn't help but laugh, his icy disposition cracking as he spotted corey and smiled before moving in to give the other a deep hug. " i wasn't expecting you to still be here, honestly, but i'm glad to know i still have a friend here. been what, a few years since i last saw you? how ya been, cor? "