Adjusting to Camp {Open}

I looked around at the cabins. "Isn't this supposed to be a camp?" I said out loud to no one in particular.

The first two cabins could not even be grouped under the title cabin. They were grand marble structures, one slightly pink. Those two were the grandest by far but the others didn't exactly follow far behind. They were giant and beautiful...One of them was ice for god's sakes!

"What the hell is wrong with this place? Am I the only one who realizes that this looks nothing like a camp? Not that I object exactly..." I thought.

This would most definitely take some getting used to. These people were so unrefined and rustic. I knew this would be a major learning experience for me

((Sucky post sucks!))

I realized I looked like an idiot standing there alone. I needed to do something or find someone to talk to. Looking around I saw the guy I had ordered a weapon from earlier this morning sitting on the bench in the courtyard.

"Excuse me, sir, do you mind me sitting here?" I asked politely, wondering if he would remember me. I had altered my facial features again. My lips were a light coral now and my eyes were a lavender color. My hair was a bit lighter as well. My sister had always liked my eyes lavender. She said it made me look like a goddess. That was mostly why I had changed them. Changing my facial features wasn't really something I did often, I had make up for that, but it was necessary today. My make up had been stolen.

"Don't think about that Kelyn! Your going to get horribly depressed and start crying in front of this nice gu[y!" she reprimanded herself mentally.

((Sorry they are so short right now!))

I sat down crossing her ankles and folding them under the bench in a proper manner. Biting down on my lip I watched him study me. I could tell he recognized me vaguely but not completely. Probably due to changing my hair and eyes...

I laughed slightly when recognition crossed his face. "Yes, I did," I said in my soft voice, "Already? Well, I suppose I ought to..." I commented reluctantly.

My hope had been that it would take a few days for it to be completed, but it just wasn't to be. I sighed and looked up at him. He was a rather tall and intimidating man but I decided it wouldn't be right of me to judge him yet. I was above that. Standing up, I smiled sweetly and motioned for him to lead the way.

"You must be really good at what you do! I thought it would take at least a week for it to be completed. You must be a son of the blacksmith god or whatever, huh?" I said trying to remember the gods name. My father had told me the basics before I came but I couldn't remember a majority of it right now. What was that name? Hermes? No. That was the thief god. Hestia? Wait, that was a goddess. Hephaestus? Yeah! That was it

I followed him quietly, realizing I may have offended him slightly. I really didn't mean to, I was just a bit naive about it all still.

When we got to the armory it was like a blast of hot air from inside but I followed him anyways. I had to admit to a bit of curiosity. It was beautiful in an odd way. The way the fire danced across blades and walls. It was a bit eerie but beautiful at the same time. I wondered if the layout had been designed for that purpose. Most likely not. It was probably just an coincidence.

When he held it out I took it rather reluctantly. I analyzed it carefully, taking in all the details the way I would a potential new jacket.

"It's beautiful!" I complimented him with a smile. "I can't believe you did all this," I said shaking my head.

His comment about trying it out caught me off guard a bit. "Oh no, um...maybe later. I'm not really good at that stuff. I might accidentally hurt someone," I said turning a bit red.

If this camp was some kind of brutal fighting camp I was not gong to fit in what so ever.

I was immensely relieved when he said I didn't have to do it just then. I watched as he pressed on a face on the hilt and suddenly I was holding a key in my hand. My jaw dropped and I looked up at him in awe.

"H-how...how did you d-do that?" I stuttered out my question confused. I was amazed and shocked and confused.

I realized he asked me a question then and tried to remember what it was he had asked. "Huh? Oh, my name?" I said like a dumb idiot, "I'm Tabitha Kelyn, but the only person who has ever called me Tabitha is my grandmother. And your name, sir?" I asked, turning the conversation back to him as was polite. I realized it was rather rude to have not inquired about his identity sooner and my cheeks reddened. How embarrassing!

I didn't understand why it turned into a key of all things. What was the key for?

I stepped out of the armory, starting to walk back to the courtyard with him {since that is where it is posted XD} Maybe having a weapon wouldn't be so bad if it was also a magic key.

"Thank you Kyle! It's incredibly overwhelming but I am good with stress. My magic key should help me get through my first few days though, thanks to you! I'm sure your father is very proud to have such a talented, amazing son like you," I told him truthfully. I wasn't one to lie or exaggerate things. I always said what I meant and meant what I said.

I analyzed him a bit more closely before. He was handsome to say the least, a heartthrob at best. Probably had girls lined up. He was talented, easy on the eyes, and so sweet. She wouldn't ever have a chance with anyone like him.

"Are you sure? I'm not exactly fighting material...and I flip out when ever anybody gets injured so it might not be as fun as you imagine it would be!" I smiled and laughed.

My eyes started to change to a deeper purple. I didn't have complete control of it so sometimes when I was extremely happy or upset they would change without my knowing or doing.

I smiled when he said it would be cool to teach an Aphrodite kid. It sounded a bit offensive but I had a feeling he didn't mean it in that manner. Some people just weren't as good with words. Usually everything just flowed but not today, with Kyle. Kyle seemed nice enough. "It would be cool to have him teach me. I might not like fighting but it would certainly be good to at least know..." I thought.

"Yeah, definitely, I will see you later," I said wishing it wasn't such a short meeting. I turned and tucked the key into my back pocket. I got a whole step in before something registered in my mind.

"Woah, now! Hold on just a moment!" I almost demanded turning and closing the distance. I grabbed his arm and turned him to face me. "I did not just hear you say 'Pegasus', did I? I've been pretty accepting up until now but you can't honestly expect me to believe pegasus actually exist. That's not funny, Kyle!" I reprimanded him.

Like I mentioned earlier, it is one thing to accept a myth as truth but something entirely different to live it. Pegasus? Honestly, how was I supposed to believe there were flying horses at this camp? That was absolute nonsense! I wouldn't believe him with out proof. I couldn't.

I didn't know it but my eyes have darkened to almost a black color and my hair had lighted ever so slightly to more of a blonde with reddish highlights. That was what happened when my emotions were all mixed up...

I turned to face her, still smiling. The smile disappeared though, after I realized she was angry with me. I hadn't done anything wrong, had I? What was wrong with the Pegasus.

"Y-yeah," I stuttered, shuffling my feet nervously. "I'm not making fun of you, I'm serious," I told her, quietly. If I was an Aphrodite camper, I would be pretty psyched to see a Pegasus. I didn't really understand what the problem was.

"Would you like me to show you the stables?" I asked quietly, shoving my hands in my pockets.

OOC: Sorry it's short, I sort of ran out of Ideas :O

OOC: It is totally cool :)



"Oh my gosh you are serious!" I suddenly left really bad, "Sorry, I didn't mean to yell at you. My behavior was unacceptable and it won't happen again," I said mechanically in the manner I had been taught.

I had behaved way out of line and made him totally uncomfortable. I really felt awful.

"No, it's okay, I'm really sorry. It's just a lot to take in. It's one thing to accept a myth as truth but I'm living it now. You've been really helpful and so sweet, you didn't deserve that," I said starting to feel a bit nauseous.

"Thank you!" I said with a smile walking back to the bench. he was so nice and took everything so gracefully. If that was any indication to this father's temperament, his father must be really popular with the ladies.

Suddenly I remembered his father was married to my mother. And my mother openly cheated on him. I felt ashamed of my mother. She must be rather shallow to cheat on him because he wasn't as beautiful as herself. "I hope I'm never that shallow," I muttered

OOC: Want to time skip to like, a few days after or something?

OOC: I am making her first Pegasus encounter right now in the stables but if you want to RP it with me they could meet here first. She will have been at camp for three days

OOC: Kk. Is she going to knock on the Hephaestus cabin door?

OOC: Yup!



I took a deep breath and knocked on the door to the Hephaestus cabin. Today Kyle and I were going to the stables together. I was a little more than frightened but I had been here a full three days now. It was time for me to see these Pegasus.

I took a step back and waited for someone to answer.

"Hello, is Kyle here?" I asked the boy who opened the door. He stepped out of the way in time for me to see Kyle stand up to greet me and knock something off the table. It appeared to be some kind of tiny carriage or chariot.

"Hi Kyle, I was wondering if you would come to the stables with me...?I've been here three days so I figured it's time I went to see a Pegasus. And maybe afterwards you could help me with some sword fighting some?" I turned a bit red at the last part, "I have training tomorrow and I don't want to look completely dumb...What were you working on?"

I nodded. The change in her appearance was slight. She had dark eyes, and light blonde hair with orange highlights, I think. I stepped outside, probably a little too quickly. I didn't want to come off as desperate for something to do.

"Yeah, sure. Sounds fun," I said. "I will lead the way. I frowned at her next question, but the frown was faint, so I hoped she didn't notice. "Err, it was just a model for something," I said, waving my hand dismissively. "Don't worry," I told her. "C'mon! I'll show you the Pegasus," I said, beginning to walk down the steps of the porch and towards the stables.

OOC: Did you say you made a topic in the stables, or are we gonna continue in this topic??