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The Deep Woods
Theo: "You said you needed to talk privately, and I thought we'd combine it with the other thing you said about going on an adventure. So I figured we'd take a trip into the woods," Theo said, talking to Benny as the two boys walked through the forest. Theo was wearing Jeans and a button down shirt, which he left unbuttoned. As he walked, Theo summoned a string behind them so that he and Benny would be able to find their way back. He was planning on straying from the path, but Benny didn't know this yet.

Benny: Nodding, Benny followed behind Theo. Today, he was wearing a plaid shirt, khakis and hiking boots. "Sure... it'll be fun. We can be explorers!" He took a few steps. Ty had calmed him down a lot, but he was still a little shaken up by the whole experience that he had with Courtland. "I was gonna tell you what happened with Courtland... it was interesting but weird, like really weird." He smiled warmly and jumped down from a rock to the soft ground.

Theo: Theo laughed. "Alright, whatever you wanna call yourself is fine with me." Theo nodded seriously at the mention of Courtland. "I already know kid. I watched the whole thing. Courtland knew I was there. He could like, sense my anger aura or something. But I couldn't approach you guys. He put like a veil of energy around you two so I couldn't get close. It was weird. I couldn't figure out how to break it, so I just watched. Made sure you made it out of that trance he put you in ok." Theo looked at Benny for more information. "You were making noises. You said something about me and Lazarus and something about WIl and Alex. Were you hallucinating? What did you see?" Theo was increasingly curious but also concerned for Benny's safety.

Benny: "Wait, what? You followed me...?" Scratching his head, Benny glanced up towards Theo. "Umm, that's pretty much what happened. I was in this weird hallway with all those doors. I opened one and there Wil was, dying like Alex was. All I could do is say goodbye." He paused a little at that. "I dunno, I saw everyone I cared about in some form of danger. I saw you and Laz fighting, but then I trapped him in an invisible box, and then I saw my dad and Alex talking about me." The son of Hebe frowned. "I still miss him, y'know, and I don't think I could let anything happen to you, or Laz or Tyler. But seeing Wil die was the worst."

Theo: Theo laughed, slapping his friend on the back. "Of course I followed you. I am an Ariadne kid, remember? That's sorta what we do. Just like Lyssa kids drive people mad. Like Courtland did to you." Theo said, half joking. "I know kid. Maybe I should pretend to die, just so I can see your sympathy in action?" Theo laughed again. "Nah, just kidding. Yeah, you don't die either kid. Not on my watch." Theo stopped talking for a minute as they walked, before starting again. "Who knows, maybe one day you'll see him again. You never know with all these gods and magic and shit around."

Benny: "Hey! Watch it." Benny giggled, as Theo slapped him just a little too hard on the back. "I know but you don't have to be so mean about it. Mom keeps you from looking like an gross old man." He stuck his tongue out and stuck his hands in his pockets, feigning a sulk. "Yeah, it's weird cause I think I like Wil. But I dunno. I think it'll probably work itself out. Being a demigod is weird sometimes. I think it's cause the gods and magic are generally really weird. But I hope I'll see Alex again. He was nice."

Theo: By this point, the two had strayed slightly fron the path. Theo wasn't surprised by this at all. In fact, he had known for a while, as he had seen Benny's passions for Ty clash with those he had for Wil. "Benny, these things don't usually work themselves out. You might want to adress those feelings. Usually it means something's wrong in your relationship."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth was sitting on a large rock up ahead of the two boys. She had her blonde hair down, and was wearing a black dress. Her eyes were closed. This spot in the woods was where she had been coming for a few weeks now, as it was as close to the twelve olympians cabins as she could get without easily being noticed by campers. SHe liked the idea of metephoricall y being closer to Ares again, but didn't like being interrupted. Evesdropping on their conversation, Elizabeth butted in without leaving her rock up ahead. "You know child, your friend here is right. Something is probably wrong with your relationship. But right now, you are interrupting mine. May I ask what exactly you are doing here?" Elizabeth stood up to face the two explorers. "Well?"

Benny: Too caught up to notice that they've strayed off the path, Benny's more than surprised to hear Elizabeth's voice. "Why does everyone assume I'm a kid? It's not fair." He looked up to see the girl in the black dress and tilted his head quizically. "We're explorers. I come here all the time with my friends, to go play. Sometimes we even find cool bugs and treasure and...." He cut himself off and bowed his head a little, when realising that he was babbling in front of a stranger. "Sorry, we can go if you want. I didn't mean to disturb you, but can I ask what you're doing here? Are you a nymph? I've seen them around but you don't look like any I know."

Elizabeth: "Oh little one, how naive you are. You're lifespan is but a little speck of dust on the timeline compared to me. I have lived for centuries, and you, a mere, I would guess, 13 years? And no, I am not a nymph but rather a being much more powerful. My name in Elizabeth. I like to consider myself an adopted sister of Ares. I have been prohibited entrence to the campgrounds, but I come here to be as close to Ares as I can. This is where I come to tell him of my day and pray to him. This is the one place I have found where it seems he will answer my prayers." She put her hand out as if for Benny to shake, but retracted it before Benny would have a chance to take it. "You," she said, pointing at Theo. "Son of Ariadne I presume? Legend has it that you Ariadne children don't get lost. So what are you two doing out here, really? So far from the safety of your camp? Because there is no treasure in these woods."

Benny: "No, I'm nearly fifteen. That's the age of a man in Sparta. I just look young because of my mom. She's Ares' little sister. So I guess that makes Ares my uncle. I've never met him but I'm sure that he can be nice. Heracles was pretty nice when we met." He shrugged his shoulders, trying not to look completely perplexed by the situation. He glanced across to Theo, looking for guidance on what to do. "Umm.... does that mean you're an Amazon? I've never met one before, but that would explain why you don't look hundreds of years old... cause weren't they daughters of Ares. Wait, I got it.... maybe you're a Hunter of Artemis, but I thought they'd wear armour. Your dress looks too pretty to stain slaying evil monsters." The son of Hebe said, speaking while he thought. If he was scared of her, it probably didn't show. "You're not gonna hurt us, are you?"

Elizabeth: "A child of Hebe? Interesting. You have your mother's eyes. Well little paidí, I am flattered at your assumptions. The Amazonian Warriors are skilled fighters, and ruthless. Just my type of girls. But unlike them, I don't worship Ares. He trained me for 400 years. And yes, he is plenty nice, if you can prove to him you aren't worth killing for sport." Elizabeth smiled mysteriously. "Im a going to hurt you? Of course not! You're friend here says he can protect you remember? So I guess that since he is the Ariadne child who took you out here, I'll hurt him instead. Elizabeth took three dolos coins out of her pocket, and they hovered in the air. She sent one of the coins flying at the speed of a bullet at Theo's head, so it grazed his ear. The coin then flew back to join the other three coins, levetating above Elizabeth's hand. The girl smiled.

Theo: Theo put a hand to his ear. It was wet. Blood. Theo at first didn't know what to make of Elizabeth, but she had just attacked him. This girl had just crossed a line. "You want a fight. You got it." Theo created a small labyrinth around the three of them.