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Hebe Cabin Porch
Theo: Theo walked over to the younger kid. "It's cool. What kind of gum is that?"

Benny: "Bubblegum obviously." Benny said, stifling a giggle. His tongue has been turned blue by the gum, "Do you want any? I got loads from the candy store." He offers his hand, before realising that its sticky and wiping it on the back of his jeans. "Um....nice to meet you."

Theo: Theo let out a slight laugh. "Yeah, but like, what flavor? I used to steal gum from this place in the city where they had over fifty flavors of bubble gum."

Benny: He giggled, and chewed another wad of gum. "Bubblegum silly." Benny said. He blew a small bubble and popped it once again. "You can get apple and strawberry flavours back home, and there's even a type of gum which tastes like peaches." He smiled. "I never steal anything, dad always gives me loads of pocket money, and it's not really nice."

Theo: "Kid, I'm gonna make it my mission when we both get outta here to take you to the city and introduce you to true choice of bubble gum flavors. Like everything from chocolate chir cookie dough to mango gum. And stealing isn't not nice either. What's not nice is someone being selfish enough to not feed you because you can't afford to pay. Also, It's fun. Much more than paying."

Benny: "Hey! I'm not that much of a kid!" Benny protests, folding his arms across his chest. "Besides, dad told me not to talk to strangers." He giggles and sticks his tongue out for a moment. His bright blue eyes were eagerly fixed on the older boy. "I dunno. It's not fair to take someone else's things." He shrugs his shoulders once again and unfolds his arms. "I'm Benny by the way, son of Hebe if you hadn't guessed."

Theo: Theo stuck out his hands. "I'm Theo. Son of Ariadne. So I guess we aren't strangers anymore. Its also not fair that I get all these cool demigod powers and the rest of the world doesn't. But then again, what are you gonna do, right? Its also not fair that some people go hungry and they have to steal to get food. i mean, I just think it's fun, but still."

Benny: He politely takes out his other hand and gives Theo a short handshake. Benny isn't quite sure how to respond to the older boy, he seems cool but a little cocky too. "We're all a part of the circle of life." Benny replies thoughtfully. "We should use our powers to try and help people. I guess my powers aren't the coolest, but I'll try help any way I can." He smiles. "What's it like, being an Ariadne kid? I bet you never get lost!"

Theo: "Yeah, I guess. But we also should use them to help ourselves. Like, if someone was getting mugged, I guess I'd sommon a wall and give the victim time to get away, but I'd also do that if I'm the one getting chased. Mostly the ladder, but the first too. And no kid, I don't get lost. But it would be helpful if I knew where my cabin was. But whatever, I'll figure it out."

Benny: "Um, I think I can show you!" Benny suggests, giving Theodore a bright smile. "So, I guess you're new to the camp?" He asks, chattering away while they walk towards the Ariadne cabin. "Yeah, I can see your point. I don't think I can really do much with my powers, except conjure yummy ambrosia and make people feel younger. But I really like it here."

Theo: "Yeah. And I'm sure you can do plenty with your powers. You just arn't sure how to creatively apply it to your life. Ariadne kids don't really have too much going for them either. But I've made my mark on the world with what I got by thinking of ways where my powers could be more usful than that of a silly Big Three kid."

Benny: He leads Theo down a path which he thinks leads to the Ariadne cabin. However, Benny is a little unsure whether he's going the right way or not. "I guess so." He shrugs and blows another bubblegum bubble. "There's loads to do at camp. We have a climbing wall, and a lake, and a forest nearby. There's a town too. They have a really good candy store." He grins, happily chattering away.

Theo: "I see you have quite the sweet tooth kid." Theo stops walking. "You have no idea where we are going, do you?"

Benny: "Everyone likes candy." Benny says, looking a little flustered. "Um....not really. I'm kinda new too." He admits, his cheeks bright red. "I think it's that way. Maybe you could try summon a string to find your way, just like the heroes in the stories."

Theo: "No, you really like candy kid. Like, you have a passion for it. Not that there is anything wrong with that. But you really like it. I don't really like to rely on my mother for help. I perfer to use my powers for fun."

Benny: He shrugs his shoulders. What kind of kid didn't like candy or sweet things. "I guess so." Benny chuckles. "I thought you said that we should use our powers to help ourselves when we're in trouble." He says thoughtfully. "Being lost on your first day seems like a good reason to ask for help."

Theo: "First of all, I don't ask for help, it would just show me where to go. Second, this doesn't count as trouble. When I say trouble I mean like prison, cops, principals, fights... those kinds of things. It'd be a waste of energy. Plus, us Ariadne kids like wondering around and exploring for ourselves."

Benny: "I know that. There were a few Ariadne kids at my dad's shelter." Benny says, putting his hands in the pockets of his hoodie. "I was just saying it's okay to ask for help. I need it all the time." He replies. "Um, do you want to visit the forest or the beach when we find your cabin? We can be explorers!"

Theo: "Sure kid. Once we walk around the whole place once, I'll have it memorized, so we shouldn't get lost. We can just wander till we find it I guess. What kind of shelter? What did your dad do?"

Benny: "He's a psychologist. He helps demigods deal with their problems I guess." Benny says, passing underneath a topiary bush, cut in the shape of an archway. "They help demigods on their way to camp, or older campers who want to live a normal life." He spots a narrow pathway to the left. "Look, I knew it was this way!" He grins excitedly, as they pass near several hedges. A cobbled path leads to a small, quaint looking cottage. "I think that's it."

Theo: "Define normal. None of us are normal. I can never get lost. That's not normal. You wanna come in? It's a bit confusing inside, but I can show you around."

Benny: He scratches the side of his head. "Um, I dunno. He tries to help them live a happy life, where they don't need to worry about monsters." Benny follows Theodore into the cabin. "Yeah, sure. But I thought you hadn't been inside?"

Theo: "I haven't. But I know where I'm going. Some kid told me only Ariadne kids can navigate it, but that we know our way around it naturally. How exactly does your dad keep them safe from monsters? I thought this was the only safe place."

Benny: "Erm, normally he just helps kids who need supplies. Food, weapons etc." He says, glancing around the picturesque cabin. "Some of the locals are older demi-gods. They help protect and train the younger kids until they're ready to come to camp." He smiles, turning quiet for a moment. "It's much bigger than it looks."

Theo: "That's cool, I guess." Theo entered the cabin, to find that seperated by extremely large hedges were multiple pathways. "This, Benny, is when you ask for help." Theo summoned a string which would lead him and Benny to his new room.

Benny: "Whoa...." Benny takes a few steps. He could barely see, much less find his way. He follows the paths through the cabin, occasionally hiding behind one of the hedges in an attempt to scare Theo. He reappears and nods with approval when the string is summoned. "Good idea....um, will it be a long walk?"

Theo: "How should I know? Never been here before remember? I could tell you no though, if it will make you feel better."

Benny: He gets the message and pauses for a moment. "Um, sorry. I forgot." Benny says, their footsteps clicking against the cabin floor. "You could play an awesome game of hide and seek here..."

Theo: Theo let out a slight laugh. "My string would find you in an instant. And I'm pretty sre this place is made to confuse you non-Ariadne kids. Now that I know where I'll be living, you wanna go exploring elsewhere?"

Benny: "No fair!" He laughs and gently pushes Theo towards a nearby hedge. "That would be cheating." Benny says, following the string towards the exit. "Sure. Um, what do you want to see? There's the arena, the beach, the forest and loads of strawberry fields out back." He shrugs and puts his hands in his pockets.

Theo: "I don't want to go anywhere where you know your way around. That would defeat the purpose of exploring. True exploring happens out of a wondering curiousity. Don't worry, I'll make sure we don't get too lost. What I guess I'm really asking, is, where haven't you been?"

Benny: "Um, there are some caves on the beach. I found a really cool shell over there." He suggests. "I think there are also loads of hidden paths and trails in the forest." Benny blushes. "But there are evil monsters out there, looking to cook demi-gods into stew..."

Theo: "I'm sure you and I can take whatever's out there kid. Let's go. Lead the way."

Benny: "Um, I guess." Benny shrugs his shoulders. "Camp's much bigger than it looks. Kinda like Hogwarts."


 * Timeskip to forest

Forest
Theo: "You said there were monsters out here. What kinds of monsters?"

Benny: "Um..." Benny scratches the side of his head in thought. "I think monster attacks only happen past the deep forest, I don't really like to go there." He says, as the sunlight shines through the trees. "Where shall we go? There's a tree that way which would make a super cool den."

Theo: "Ah, I see. The fear of the unknown. I say, that's where we head. We can take whatever the gods throw at us." He gave Benny what he thought was an encouraging nudge and a wink.

Benny: "Sure..." Benny shrugs his shoulders. "We can be explorers, looking for a city of solid gold." He grins. Playing make-believe made him feel better. He didn't like to take risks, after the manticore attack, he knew what was out there. "See this pond. That's where the treasure was created, when a girl cried into the lake, her tears froze into diamonds."

Theo: Theo just looked at the kid and smiled. He knew Benny was imagining things. He assumed it was his way of coping with his anxiety of the forest. He always wanted a brother. And he wasn't gonna scare Benny or make fun of his stories. He actually found it interesting. ''Wow, I with I had that kind of imagination. ''He thought. "That's really cool kid. Who was she?"

Benny: "I dunno." Benny giggles slightly, looking up to Theo. As they cross into the deeper arches of the forest, he becomes a little scared but continues to talk. "Um...I think she was a princess of the city. Every few years, they would choose a maiden to become priestess, and the city would prosper. But she fell in love after she was chosen and ran away. Her father ordered a magican to put a curse on them. Her lover turned into a bird, she a swan. He became human during the day and she became human again under the moon-light."

Theo: ''Wow, could this kid tell a story. ''"That's actually kinda sad, kid. Like, they can't really be together or whatyever, if they are always in different forms."

Benny: Benny shrugs both of his shoulders. "Shh....there's a happy ending." He teases Theo gently. "They spent many years apart, never able to be together. Eventually, the gods granted their wish to be together, as her tears turned to crystal. They both turned into spirits, whose duty was to look after young kids lost in the forest. They live there, in a golden city, where their old home once stood. But that is another story..." He scratches the side of his head. "That was kinda stupid, huh?"