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Hunter and Theo at the Cave
Hunter: It's a fairly normal day at Camp Half-Blood. After a full day of rest and training, Hunter had decided to take a lakeside stroll. Normally, he'd feel somewhat nervous around water. One seizure and then ZAP!, no more naiads or swimming campers, but he hadn't had a seizure for a while. The area was fairly remote, so Hunter had a chance to reflect on his time at camp so far. He'd enjoyed himself, but it wasn't what he expected. He hadn't spoken to Theo for a while. Most of his days were spent training or working with younger campers. Still, the position suited him well, or at least it seemed that way.

Theo: While walking back to his cabin after his conversation with Benny, Theo walked by the lake. He saw Hunter walking towards him. He looked down, hoping to get by unnoticed. He didn't want to have to go through saying goodbye to Hunter and telling him where he was going. Theo knew Hunter would try to stop him, or worse, tag along. Head down, and hands in his pockets, Theo just wished to be invisible for once.

Hunter: Whistling to himself, Hunter spotted someone walking towards him. It took him a few seconds to realise that it was Theo, but the effect was almost instantaneous. He glanced towards Theo and gave him a wry smirk. "If you're trying to avoid me, you could make it less obvious." He chuckled, letting the son of Ariadne pass him if he wished. "What's up? You've got that look on your face."

Theo: "Nothing. I just need to get back to my cabin to deal with something." Theo continued walking in the direction of his cabin. Damn it, Theo thought to himself. ''Couldn't he not have seen me just this once? I don't need any romantic gestures right now. ''

Hunter: "Yup, you're upset. Who do I have to fight now?" He shrugged his shoulders and decided to follow along until Theo summoned a couple of hellhounds on his ass. Truthfully, he was just worried about his boyfriend. ''We haven't spoken for ages. Should I have taken a hint? ''"Look, I'll leave you alone if you tell me what's wrong, kay? We both know I'm not going anywhere."

Theo: Theo didnt bother looking up. "You may not be going anywhere, but I am." Theo kept walking.

Hunter: "Babe, I just got here and you're leaving already?" He joked, though the hurt showed in his voice. "Look, if there's a problem, you don't have to face it alone, and if the problem is me... well consider me gone. You've got more history around this place anyway. You belong here."

Theo: Theo stopped walkign suddenly and turned to face Hunter. "You really want to know who you can fight? I was out with Benny for a chat and a walk. We were sorta interrupted by a demigoddess. She's powerful and with the Broken Covenant. She told Benny she could get him his dead friend back from the Underworld. I told him he should take her offer. But I need to track her down to make sure she's legit. But she's way too powerful for me. So I'm not exactly in the best mood right now, ok?" Theo's tone was irritated.

Hunter: "Whoa! Hold up..." Hunter raised his arms in a gesture of surrender. "You said what?..." His eyes widened a little. The son of Zeus had never encountered the Broken Covenant but he had heard the horror stories. "I care about the kid as much as you do, but that's serious buisness. Come back to mine and we'll talk it out. I'll ask Thomas and some wind spirits I know for intel, if you want. Anything to help." What trouble has he gotten himself into this time?

Theo: Theo locked eyes with Hunter. "I said he should go. And he should. He needs his friend. We are going to the Underworld, so Benny can talk to his friend. And if you stand in my way I swear to God I will fight you until you move out of it. I'll keep the kid safe. I just need to make sure that this girl can do what shesays she can. I think she visits the North Woods often. I should be able to find her there."

Hunter: "These are dangerous people Theo. I can't make you reconsider but I can try my damned hardest." Hunter crossed his arms and held his ground. "Let me come with you. I'm bound to the gods, so I can't exactly run off and join you but I can do my best to protect you while I can. We'll talk to her, together."

Theo: "Fine, whatever. But just warning you, this chick isn't really a fan of letting other people talk. And I don't plan on talking to her. But you can." Theo began to walk in the direction of the North Woods. After a brief silence, he laughed. "You really think that you being there will actually keep me safe against this she-demon? I mean, she managed to convince Benny to go against everything he believes in. She'll probably try to twist your mind the same way."

Hunter: "And you let her?" Hunter raised an eyebrow. "If anything goes wrong, I can try to get us out of there. I know you can handle yourself babe, but I worry." He slyly went to grasp Theo's waist. "It's fine, she can't get to me as long as you're here." The son of Zeus smiled sadly and tried to steal a quick kiss. "Honestly, I think you and Benny stand a better chace on your own. But we can try and make her swear on the River Styx that no harm will come to either of you."

Theo: Theo shrugged. "Yeah, I told him he shold do it for his friend if he missed his friend. I mean, I don't think I owe the gods anything, unlike you. I despise my mother." Theo theo shook his head. "Hunter, you don't get it. I'm saying I can't take care of myself, but you can't beat this chick either. Even together she'd probably crush us. She's the only child of Charon in the world, maybe ever. Her power, her potential, they are unknown. She could be like as Powerful as Percy Jackson and we would never know. But the chick was trained by the gods as a ruthless assassin. I just don't want you to get hurt. Someone needs to watch out for Benny if this goes south."

Hunter: Hunter sighed. "Theo, you should've taken him back. Benny probably needs to work it out with his father. And Alexander should know about this." He said sternly, his stormy blue eyes glazed over with worry. Theo cared about Benny like a sibling and would die for him. Hunter wasn't about to let that happen. "If she's as strong as you say, she's a threat to the camp, and the gods have a habit of making the wrong people angry." The son of Zeus bristled a little, his skin buzzing with static electricity. "Okay, basic strategy. We put pressure on her, watch our backs and hope we're not thrown into a pit of hellfire." ''Gods, I love him, but he's an ass sometimes. ''

Theo: Theo shook his head, laughing. "You even think about telling Alexander, and I'll personally make sure that someone from my cabin is on you at all times, making sure you have no idea where you are going, till you wander cluelessly into the Underworld yourself. And that's not a threat. That's a promise." Theo kept walking. "This girl is trying to help Benny. Although she may have other motives on top of that, Benny has never been this close to saving his friend. And I won't let you, or anyone else for that matter, stand in his way." Theo changed the subject back to Elizabeth "Sure, whatever you say Zeus's boy."

Hunter: He shook his head. "I'm responsible for you, like you're responsible for him. If you get yourself killed Theodore, especially in some godforsaken rescue mission, I will turn into a ghost myself and hound you for eternity, and I'm sure that neither of us want that. Capiche?" He paused for a couple of seconds. "I won't say anything, unless the camp itself is put in danger. You'll have to trust me on that. Hunter stepped aside to let Theo lead them towards the woods. "Lead the way, smartass."

Theo: Theo just shrugged again, as if not caring. "Eh, actually, I don't. But I will, just for you." After walking in silence for a while, Theo stopped by a large cave. I think this is where she comes a lot. Like she's praying or something. I think I've passed her here before, but I always thought she was a nymph. Now I know better. What exactly is your master plan again? Because as soon as she sees you, she'll think you're here to kill her or some shit. She's a bit quick to resort to violence."

Hunter​: Hunter chuckled. "If you'd given me more notice, I would've asked Demeter's Cabin for some flowers as a peace offering." He shrugged and peeked into the cave. The son of Zeus prided himself for his ability to think on his feet, but he still felt somewhat unnerved by the darkness around them. He steeled himself, for Theo's sake. "Hello? Is anyone there? We came to have a chat, nothing more..." He called out, taking a couple of steps into the cave's mouth.

Theo: Theo sighed and facepalmed. "So much for keeping quiet..."

Elizabeth: Further into the cave, a small fire could be found, with a silhouette in the shape of a woman sitting in front it. "Theodore, welcome. I see you've brought a friend." Elizabeth stood up and slowly walked towards the two young men. In the dark cave, her face was barely visible, even as she moved closer to them. "It's ok. Not much can scare me. Not even you two measly demigods." Elizabeth looked directly at Hunter. "So if you've come to fight for Theodore here, you might want to reconsider." Elizabeth waved her left arm over the bracelet on her right hand, and her bracelet transformed into its scythe form.

Hunter: Hunter gave Theo a look which said 'Just roll with it.' He looked back towards Elizabeth, not fazed in the slightest by her movements. "Lucky for us that I was raised a gentleman." He chuckled and extended a hand for her to shake. "Hunter Lawson, son of Zeus. And you are?" He glanced back towards Theo. "As long as everyone gets out alive, there will be no need to come to blows. We're here to ask you a few questions. Frankly, I'm not the biggest fan of the gods myself but I wondered what your stake is in all this. We've heard a lot of horror stories about people in the Broken Covenant. I'm just here to make sure no-one gets hurt."

Elizabeth: "Oh no? You should join us sugar. We can always use a child of the Big Three on our side." Elizabeth smiled slyly. "So put simply, you want to know what tricks I have up my sleeve, and what I plan to use them for?" Elizabeth sighed. "Very well, if you insist." She motioned towards a rock and put her scythe away. "Please. Sit around my fire, and I will tell you my story of the past four centuries."

Theo: Theo looked at Hunter, giving him a lead the way look. This chick was making him uneasy; she was being so hospitable to Hunter and him. ''Is she intimidated by Hunter? Or does she have something up her sleve? Is she just waiting till we let down our guard to strike? Or is she being sincere? ''He couldn't read her. And this terrified him, more than any threat she had yet to throw his way.

Hunter: Hunter nodded. He formed a ball of lightning in his palm to light the way. "Alright. As long as you can promise that we won't get harmed or jumped in the dark." Truthfully he was nervous. But as a son of Zeus, Hunter felt like it was his responsibility to take charge. "If they were all as hospitable as you are, I'd be tempted." Winking, he leaned against the cave wall and looked into the flames. "We want to know who we're dealing with. I think that's understandable in our position."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth riased a finger. "You see sugar, now I'm confused. Because I was not aware that you would be dealing with ''anyone." ''Who knew our big bad Theo over here, so focused on protecting little Benny, would need a protector himself?" Elizabeth laughed a bit to herself and sighed. "Anyway, I imagine that you wonder why I care so much about helping your little Benny. Truthfully, I don't give a damn what happens to the child. All I know, is that I am not a loyal member of the Broken Covenant. But they give me the free food and shelter I need, so I can't have them questioning my alligence to them. But our leader has begun to suspect that I am not fully devoted to his cause. If I can't recruit two fully trained demigods, I may lose my place in the Broken Covenant."

Hunter: "Theo doesn't need protection. But he's mine." Hunter looked directly at Elizabeth. "So, you're basically on the ropes yourself, as Charon doesn't have a cabin here. What happens if they don't join, or Hades refuses to help you all out?" He asked. "Seems like a fairly risky strategy, I mean, it'd be much less hassle to leave the Covenant and make a go of it on your own." He shrugged. "You must have been around the block since you've lived longer than any of us, especially as you retained your youth. What makes you so eager to stay? I don't buy that you're there solely for food and shelter. Something else is keeping you here."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth smiled at Hunter. "Ooh, sugar, how little you truly know about me. I have lived on Olympus for 400 years. I have talked to your father countless times." Elizabeth then looked at Theo. "And your mother as well. Nice woman, little ambition though. Which is odd, considering she is the goddess of passion." Eizabeth stood up fron her seat ont he rock, and began to pace around the fire. "You see, I have befriended many gods and goddesses, however, I am closest with Ares, Hestia, Aphrodite, and Persephone. And that is how I plan to get Hades to do as I wish. With the full wrath of Persephone at my side. And you would be right, I am hiding from more than hunger and monsters with the Broken Covenant. You see, with all those years on Olympus making friends, I made a few enemies as well." Elizabeth sighed, as she looked at Hunter. "Your step-mommy Hera, for starters. That bitch is the reason I was cast out of Olympus in the first place." Screaming at the top of her lungs, Elizabeth threw a large rock against the cave wall, out of rage from recalling the memory. "That bitch, I'll kill her!"

Theo: Theo flinched as Elizabeth threw the rock at the wall. ''Jesus, she was pissed. She definately didn't like talking about this. Better get out of here, fast. She seems pretty sincere to me. ''Theo thought to himself.

Hunter: Instinctively, Hunter commanded the winds to deflect the rock away from him and Theo, as it crashed into the wall. The spark of lightning in his hands dissipated. "Whoa. Hold your horses." He lifted his arms up and took a couple of steps backwards. "You're not the only one who's been screwed over by her. I almost killed my mom in an accident. She saved her life, and now I'm bound to her for as long as she sees fit." He admitted, making eye contact with his boyfriend. They'd never spoken about this before. Theo probably had no idea. "I don't claim to like her at all, but anger doesn't help anything, unless you rationally apply it to what you're doing." The son of Zeus paused and hoped that he hadn't pissed her off. "C'mon, start from the beginning. Tell us what happened, and we'll have reason to trust you. You said that you spent most of your life on Olympus."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth walked slowly towards Hunter till their noses almost touched. She snarled at him. She activated he scythe and attempted to shove it at his neck under his chin, as an intimidation gesture. "If you think, that Hera saving your mommy's ass is the same as her kicking me out of the one home I ever knew, forcing me away from Ares, and Persephone, and Demeter, and Hestia, and Aphrodite, simply because she found out I was the demigod child of Charon? Tell me. How are we alike in any way? And Theo, if you take a single step I'll know it and send a coin bulleting at your chest." She shoved the Scythe into Hunter's neck a little more, to make a point.

Theo: "Elizabeth back away from him." Theo sounded anxious, but stern. He was scared she would hurt Hunter.

Elizabeth: Elizabeth smiled. "Why? He smells so nice. You remind me of one of my Olympian frinds. Strong, knows what he wants." Elizabeth pressed herself up against Hunter's body, and slid her hand not on the scythe under Hunter's shirt. She looked over at Theo, who was as still as a statue. "Aww, someone jealous?"

Theo: Was now not only anxious, but enraged. Yes, he was jealous. Normally, he would just play it cool and let the situation play out, but the princess of boundries had just crossed a line she would soon wish she didn't. Fueld by his  rage, Theo increased Elizabeth's passion for self harm.

Elizabeth: Elizabeth, overcome by an intense urge to cut herself, withdrew her scythe and started crying. She took out a pocket knife and slit her left wrist. "Damn me! I can't believe I let them kick me out of Olympus!" She made another cut, this time on her arm.

Theo: "Don't touch him again. Ever." Theo upped the level of passion Elizabeth was feeling for self harm one more time.

Hunter: Shocked by Theo's reaction, Hunter immediately ran up to him and wrapped his arms around him. "Babe. Stop." He squeezed him as tightly as possible. "I'm safe, I promise. You don't want that blood on your hands. Hera tried to get me to kill someone. I almost succeeded. That's why I ran away." The son of Zeus admitted, forgetting all about Elizabeth for a moment. "You don't need to protect me or worry that someone else will take me, kay?"

Theo: Theo closed his eyes, as he tried to calm down. He placed his hand on Hunter's. "O.. Ok... I... She... She just... I got so mad... Just... Just don't go anywhere while I'm gone ok..." As Theo relaxed, the passions he forced on Elizabeth subsided.

Hunter: "I know... but you're better than that Theo...." Hunter held Theo protectively, and glanced over his shoulder to look at Elizabeth. "Look.... I'm sorry this happened... we'll go and forget about it... you can all talk it over later when you've cooled down."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth, although still bleeding, was now agressively walking toward the couple. "Forget that Theodore here was going to kill me!? You must be on crack if you think that is the case. You two aren't going anywhere. Elizabeth opened her jacket, and fifty coins flew out of the pockets, and floated to the enterence of the cave, where they hovered spaced evenly apart, blocking any exit. "You know what those pieces of currency will do if you approch them. You two aren't going anywhere."

Hunter: "And you were threatening me?" Raising an eyebrow, Hunter looked around for an exit. "If we resort to a fight, then we're all gonna be screwed. Someone's gonna be dead, and then there will be questions. You won't get to help Benny, and you'll miss your greatest chance to recruit and get justice." As he spoke, he prayed that they'd get out in one piece. "So, we either talk it out, kill each other or wait here till we starve to death." He sighed and let go of Theo, glancing between him and Elizabeth. "I trust you're not gonna hurt her Theo, and you're not gonna threaten or attack us."

Elizabeth: "Threatening you? I don't recall. All I did was hold a scythe to your neck. I was trained in the art of battle by Ares, god of war and battlelust. Trust me, if I wanted you dead, you'd be dead. And even if I did want to kill you, could you blame me for being a bit tempted? I mean, you compared Hera, saving your mom from death and you owing her a few favors, to her kicking me out of Olympus, despite the protests of over half of the freaking Olympian Council! And she did all that for a son of Zeus! So tell me, why are you and mommy dearest so special? Huh?" Elizabeth raised an eyebrow, awaiting Hunter's response.

Hunter: "You're not the only one who's racked up a body count." Hunter gritted his teeth and stepped towards her. His skin bristled with excess electricity. "She bound me to her, a life for mom's. I was told to electrocute a teacher at my school, someone who'd slept with Zeus. I didn't know her very well, but I put her into hospital. I decided to leave her alive, and run " He looked directly into her eyes. "I know what it's like to have to leave, but a warrior has to choose his ground. Is it better to be born good or to overcome evil through great effort? If you've got something to prove to Ares and the council, then you'll take them to the goddamned underworld and back."

Elizabeth: "Except I have nothing to prove to the Olympian Council. I am on good terms with much of my immortal family, with Hera being the exception. Even your egotistical father was fond of me. I was his son's protegee. Ferrywoman of the Earth, Reaper of those with a devotion to Hera." Elizabeth manipualted the coins blocking the enterence to the cave back into her pockets. "You are free to leave if you wish. If you choose to stay, I can tell you whatever you would like to know about your parents. I have known them for a while now."

Hunter: Glancing back to Theo for confirmation, he shrugged his shoulders. "Right.... thanks. You're gonna have to share war stories sometime. I've never met Zeus but I hear he's a good leader, despite his tendency to stick it in at any given time." He motioned towards the exit. "We'll be on our way unless Theo wishes to ask about Ariadne. You won't be disturbed any longer."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth laughed. "You know, this may come as a shock to you, but I have no war stories. Stories of Olympus and the gods, I could talk for a millenia.  Stories about training, I have plenty. But I have never been in true battle combat on Earth yet. I may have taken out some demigods from afar with my coins, but never engaged in direct combat. I guess, I am more of a rogue assassin than a heroic warrior. We will be seeing more of each other Son of Zeus. Count on it."

TIMESKIP

Benny at the Cave
Elizabeth: Elizabeth was still sitting next to the fire, talking to Hestia with no response. "I have your necklace. But the fire is nice nonetheless. I lit it to honor you. I am the last true Vestal. Πραγματικά λείπεις, παρά τα πάντα . Κάνατε τόσα πολλά για μένα και εγώ δεν το εκτιμούμε ."

Benny: Earlier that morning, Benny had been messing around with his powers. He hadn't perfected his abilities yet. He'd wilted several lovely flowers and made a large mess in the garden by trying to charm them to stay young for longer. So, he decided to go see Elizabeth and ask her advice. Walking through the woods, Benny hummed a tune to distract himself from the darkness. "I'm gonna be a mighty king so enemies beware....."

Elizabeth: When Benny came close to the cave, he had stepped over Elizabeth's boundary line. When she was alerted Benny had crossed her boundry, a smile crept across her face. "Well, I wasn't expecting this. I wonder what the child could possibly want from me this time? I do hope he hasn't changed his mind..." Elizabeth said, talking to herself. She stood up. "I'll be back Hestia. Tell Grandma Aphy I miss her, will you?" Elizabeth readied herself for Benny's presence.

Benny: Benny didn't have Theo's innate sense of direction but he could follow a simple trail. They had been at a certain point in the Deep Woods. By accident, he happened to chance upon a nearby cave. His instincts told him that the cave could be explored. He peeked his head around the corner. Taking a few steps inwards, he caught sight of a fire and knelt down to inspect it. Someone had been here recently. "Helloooo.... is anyone in here? Hellooo..."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth took a coin out of her pocket and sent it towards Benny, so it hovered in front of him. The coin began to move deeper into the cave, guiding Benny to where Elizabeth was waiting for him. She had a fire going, and rocks around it for sitting. The only legitimate piece of furniture in the cave an obsidion chest, in which Elizabeth kept her  weapons, clothes, and coins. "Benny. Welcome. I something told me you were on your way to see me. I do hope you haven't change your mind about the quest to save your friend. I would hate to see his face if I had saved him for you and had to tell him you refused to come along."

Benny: Looking around nervously, Benny sat down on the ground and made an awkward bow. "There's no need to worry then. I'm a little nervous but I think it's normal to be scared sometimes. I'm just a little worried about leaving this place behind." He shrugged his shoulders. "I've been experimenting with my powers and I wondered if you could help me. I wanted to try and charm a flower to remain young, but connect it with my lifeforce, so if I don't quite make it the flower will wilt. I thought it could let people know I'm alive."

Elizabeth: "You want to tie you lifeforce to a flower?" Elizabeth smiled a Benny. "Yes, I suppose I may be have some knowledge in that area of magic. I may be able to be of assistence. But tying one's lifeforce to an object, no matter how small, is no minor magical ordeal. It requires great strength, will, and sacrifice. I will help you, if it is what you truely want. But you must understand the risks, and what it will take."

Benny: "Mhm, but I don't want it to hurt me if the flower dies. I thought a child of Charon might understand. Alex often said that we can draw in power elsewhere, and from within ourselves." Studying Elizabeth carefully, he saw several ugly red scars on her forearm. "You're hurt..." The son of Hebe shuffled closer to her. "May I? I'll need fresh water and some linen, anything like that will do."

Elizabeth: "I know. Blood offering to Persephone," Elizabeth lied. "I wanted to make sure her and I were on good terms before we entrusted her to take us to Hades. And we are. I am fine Benny. They'll heal with time." Elizabeth changed the subject back to the flower. "When you tie your lifeforce to an object, if you die, it dies. To make it so that your lifeforce continues to supply the flower and to make sure you don't become dependant on it, will require a large amount of willpower on you part. But given that you are a child of Hebe, I don't want to try the fully magical route yet, as there may be another option. I want to see if I can train you to transfer a part of your lifeforce using your powers, and then we can use a spell to hold the youth in the flower, so as long as you are alive, the flower will live. Go fetch one you like."

Benny: Sighing, he looked over the wounds, "I don't want anyone hurting or sacrificing themselves for me, even if they have their reasons. It's not who I am." Benny paused. "It'll heal but I can disinfect it and get rid of any scarring, they're quite shallow..." He was cut off as Elizabeth began to talk about how they could enchant the flower. "Okay, I will see what I can find." After a short amount of time, he returned with a few bluebells in his hand. "Here. I got a few in case I wilt them. You can use the spares to brighten the cave if you like. They'll live a few days longer, so there's a while to work with them. I don't like hurting flowers unless it's necessary."

Elizabeth: "Ok. Hold one of the flowers in your palm and close your eyes. Now, if this flower was dying, you would give it some of your youth to heal it, correct? Channel that youth, and although it doesn't need it, force that youth upon the flower." Elizabeth went to her chest and took out a small hex bag that smelled of herbs.

Benny: "Alright..." He held the bluebells in his hands and closed his eyes. He could catch their sweetness in the air, their youth and their fragility. Slowly, Benny imagined himself giving youth to the flower, so that it may stay that way for just a little longer - a beautiful moment caught in time. "What're you doing? I think it's starting to work. I can feel it."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth held the bag over the flower in Benny's hand. She closed her eyes and muttered a few Greek sentences to herself. She opened them, grabbed the flower from Benny's hand, and threw it in the fire. "Περσεφόνη καλούμε να αφήσει η νεολαία αυτού του λουλουδιού το κρατήσει νεανικό μέχρι το θάνατο του γιου της Ήβη που ρίχνει τη νεολαία σε αυτήν." She turned turned to Benny. "If it lives, the sacrifice to Persephone was accepted, no magic needed."

Benny: Benny looked into the fire. The spray of flowers didn't catch fire. He took a stick and prodded several times, but it still didn't seem to burn. Glancing towards Elizabeth for confirmation, the son of Hebe spoke."Περσεφόνη, παρακαλώ δεχθείτε την προσφορά μου." He channeled his youth towards the flower, offering it to the goddess. The flower disappeared into the ash; then grew out of the fire. He caught the scent of honeysuckle. Benny eased the flower out of the fire with his stick and picked it up in his hands. It was untouched. "Σας ευχαριστώ. Δεν θα σπαταλήσω το δώρο σας"

Elizabeth: "Anything else?" Elizabeth looked at Benny. "Something tells me there is more than a flower that brought you here. You wouldn't come here unless something happened that you couldn't go to a camper about. And there are plenty of Hecate and Persephone campers who could have helped you with your sacrifice. So, why did you come here, to me?"

Benny: He shrugged his shoulders. "Well, I wanted to get to know you better as a person. I think a warrior should know who he's going into battle with." Benny smiled, twirling the flower around in his hands. "I know you have your reasons but I wanted to say thank you."

Elizabeth: Elizabeth laughed at Benny's attempt to get close to her. "Oh, Benny, that's sweet. But unfortunately I'm a closed book. And I don't open up to anyone anymore. But you want to know who you're going into battle with? I'm basically a rogue assissin trained by the Gods, so it's join me, get out of my way, or or prepare for the ferryride to Hell. Any other questions?"

Benny: Quizically, he scratched the side of his head. “Could you tell me more about mom? I’ve met her but we didn’t have time to talk. Dad talks about her sometimes.” He smiled sadly. “I want her to be happy. Heracles seemed nice, and very brave too. What’s life like on Olympus? I really want to go there and visit Pilot, he’s a wind spirit that mom looked after for a while. But I mostly want to see Mom. I love her.”

Elizabeth: Elizabeth smiled, and sighed. "Life on Olympus is what you make of it. Everyone's is different. Mine was spent mastering my abilities and in battle training, so I am quite close with Ares as a result. But I have relationships with most gods and goddesses on Olympus. As far as you mother goes, her and I spent a lot of time together in the gardens of Olympus. We are quite different, but we always got along quite well. We never had much to talk about though. I was focused on battle training, and she cared about everyone on Olympus being happy. She is great at her job though. I imagine she would be proud of you. "