#then you have Luke who sent Chris into the Labyrinth knowing he'll likely not make it

[pain-is-too-tired]

More Lee caring for Hermes kids after Luke left.

Lee helping the Stolls settle into their role. Either they were the oldest actually claimed Hermes kids or the only ones that would step up, either way at 12-13 they're not prepared to take over the biggest cabin who's previous head counselor was 7-8 years older.

So Lee helps them get settled. They're the one who gets them use to meetings and organizing duties. Hermes cabin starts teaming more with the Apollo cabin during capture the flags. Lee helps keep an eye on both their cabins best they can.

He's attentive to Chris too, trying his best to make sure he isn't ignored/lost in the chaos. Lee's the one who catches him leaving camp, and why he's disappointed and upset, he isn't surprised. He knows how close Chris was to Luke.

When Lee finds out about Chris after he's out of the Labyrinth, he's furious. Especially right before battle. When Chris was practically on his death bed just letting himself wither. Unresponsive.

Lee stayed up day and night trying to get Chris to drink or eat something. Michael would've stayed up with him if Lee hadn't ordered him not to.

One of Lee's final moments before the Battle was trying one more time to get Chris to drink water, looking at him and remembering clearly the day he came to camp. The time he tried to shoot a bow. The times he managed to cool down Clarisse when even Luke couldn't do so. The time him and Travis had rushed into the infirmary after just managing to catch a collapsed Percy after the scorpion attack.

Just anger and guilt of seeing Chris like that. Before going into battle and never getting to see him better again.

Chris waking up after being cured, taking a moment to process and realize where he was, only to learn Lee was gone. That he never got to consciously see him again. Never got to apologize.

The Stolls being absolutely upset, though they don't say it. They're more snippy and pull more pranks. The only ones they're really chill with and listen to is Michael, Will and Chris.

Also, if Chris gets claimed before Lee dies,I imagine Lee's beyond upset. Chris spent years trying to be recognized by someone, to be noticed. And Hermes has the gall to wait until he's a shell of himself?

The Stolls, either way, would be furious as well once Chris is claimed. It doesn't change their relationship, they already saw Chris like a brother anyway, but Hermes claiming Chris then. After all that? It felt like a slap in the face.

I definitely think they be close to Chris, getting defensive if anyone questions or berates him for his history in the Titan Army. Pulling him into games and cabin activities. Doing everything to make sure Chris felt like he still belonged.

With Lee gone, there isn't as many people to defend then when people treat them like they'll turn on camp at any moment. When rumors of a spy his, everyone's eyes turn to the Hermes cabin, especially to Chris. Katie's line in tlo isn't a rare thing to hear.

When Silena is exposed,all it does is leave a bitter taste in the Stolls mouth. Chris immediately blames himself for not noticing sooner and trying to get her out of it. But Stolls feel betrayed. Especially as people label her a hero. Where was that sympathy for Chris?

Anyway dysg this turn into a big Hermes cabin ramble but I can't help it.

Chris and Stolls grieving over Lee together has my thoughts.