Been a while

[sonoftheseas]

 So... hey. 

Yeah, I know, it's weird, it's been ... how long has it been? Longer than the book wait, and that was a pretty long time and if we're canon updating me, can you at least find Wise Girl? I promised her I'd come back and I don't wanna break my promise. ... Also, I'd kind of rather not be in that situation, and I know Nico will get them where they gotta be but, still, it kind of sucks, man. 

... Wanna get a cheeseburger?

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[xochipilli_cursed]

Where do they think they are putting you?

[sonoftheseas]

They're not sure yet. Which, y'know, it's okay. Stuff happening in canon, I'm not looking for a quick placement. Would just be good to know where I stand.

[xochipilli_cursed]

I understand that. I only ever end up getting considered for horror games. So I'm not really looking forward to them settling with me anytime soon.

[sonoftheseas]

Horror games? I'm sorry man, that really sucks. But, you wouldn't get considered for them if you couldn't handle it, yeah?

[xochipilli_cursed]

It's okay, it's not like I come from a happy place anyways.

Though it really depends on what they do with me. I wasn't able to handle the last place at all. I got taken from a time before I had the ability to fight back, you know?

[sonoftheseas]

Dude, that... that sucks. I'm sorry, man.

[xochipilli_cursed]

You were there for a short time. It helped.

I hope people appreciate wherever you end up.

[sonoftheseas]

I'm glad I was able to help. If I did.

I just ... do what I can, man, everyone does.

[xochipilli_cursed]

Some people are a lot better at it than others.

[sonoftheseas]

But we all gotta keep trying, yeah?

[xochipilli_cursed]

Or at least keep up our own end of things, I guess.

[jupiterson]

…Percy.

[ OH GODS he is so sorry. It doesn't matter how many times he's told it would've been too late to save them. He didn't even realize what was happening, and if he had he could have tried to fly them out and…

He hates this. ]

Man, you're a sight for sore eyes. Are you okay?

[sonoftheseas]

Jason.

[He can only attempt to imagine the things going through Jason's head at the moment. Percy goes to clap him on the shoulder; it's all cool, man. He grins a little]

Little bit rusty, but I think I can take you.

[jupiterson]

[ He's mostly just relieved Percy hasn't gone crazy or something. ]

Me? [ A smile. ] I thought we both had bigger fish to fry.

[sonoftheseas]

[Not yet. He's got Annabeth and ... yeah]

Yeah, good point. We'll compare sword size later.

[jupiterson]

[ That's a really unfortunate metaphor. ]

Yeah, well considering what we need to get past to make that happen, I'm looking forward to it.

[ Beat. ]

Percy, if I could've gotten there on time...I messed up. I'm sorry, man.

[sonoftheseas]

[Yup. But Percy is oblivious to it. Or pretending to be at least. He listens and his face falls]

No, don't beat yourself up about it. We need people on both sides. It's just... how it happened.

[jupiterson]

I know that. If Nico was right, then there's no other way. [ That's a big if. Jason doesn't exactly trust Nico yet. ] But it still had to be said.

She's thinking of sending you to a game, though, your mun? Which one?

[sonoftheseas]

If. [That's a big if. Percy doesn't want to think about it]

Oh, she's not sure yet. She's heard of a couple of smaller ones, slower paced.

[jupiterson]

I wouldn't mind seeing more of you around the place. I think you know where I am, though.

You know, if you get the time.

[yearrounder]

...do you ever stop eating?

[sonoftheseas]

I'm a growing teen who uses up a lot of energy. I need to eat, Wise Girl.

[yearrounder]

Uh...huh. You thought about that answer for a while, didn't you.

[sonoftheseas]

[...] That obvious?

[yearrounder]

Just a bit, Seaweed Brain.

[sonoftheseas]

So I might ... occasionally, maybe, sort of work out things to say in advance to you. It's just a thing. [He wants to seem cool in front of Annabeth, okay? 'Cause she's all the awesome]

[yearrounder]

You're so adorable. Sometimes.

[sonoftheseas]

Adorable, huh? I'd prefer 'kick-ass' but I'll take what I can get. [He grins and laughs]

[yearrounder]

You would, too. Too bad. You're stuck with adorable.

[sonoftheseas]

Coming from you? I can take adorable.

[yearrounder]

Aw, you're so sweet, Seaweed Brain.

[sonoftheseas]

Just keep being awesome, Wise Girl

[yearrounder]

Afraid I can't keep up with you?

[sonoftheseas]

Would I say that [Smirk. Laugh. Snort]

[yearrounder]

Yes. Yes, you would.

[sonoftheseas]

... Only a little.

[yearrounder]

Uh-huh. I know where you sleep, Seaweed Brain.

[articulation]

You need to stop getting lost, Seaweed Brain.

[sonoftheseas]

Maybe I need like an internal GPS

[articulation]

I could always find a beach to push you into.