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Nin: Nin is jogging over to the Hebe cabin, checking and rechecking the straps on his bags, and making sure everything in general is in place. He is more than a little excited because he is spending a few days with his girlfriend in the woods. Nin can't keep a dopey smile of his face and tries to calm himself down when Hebe cabin comes into veiw.

Audrey: Audrey threw a yellow sweater on over her green and grey casual fitness wear, while Kasey bought her red backpack to her with some effort. Dreaming of what camping with her new boyfriend in the forest would be like, Audrey decided to wait outside the cabin for Nin a pleasant grin resting on her face, not noticing the incoming demigod.

Nin: Nin spots her waiting on the porch for him and his smile becomes wider threating to strecth his face out. Seeing her standing there made him believe all is right with the world but he notices that she has not noticed him. Nin puts his bags down softly and tries to walk up to her without making noise to surprise her with a kiss. He makes it up the steps and is in armsreach of her.

Audrey: Audrey takes a couple of deep breaths, feeling the sun on her face, when she feels another feeling in her face. With a small sound of surprise, Audrey immediately recognizes Nin by his touch and presence. She leans forward and smiles into the kiss, her eyes shinning like the sun did only moments ago. Pulling back, Audrey flashed another sincere grin at Nin and swiped her hand through his hair. "How's my favorite boyfriend doing this fine afternoon?"

Nin: "Now that I am with you I am doing just fine." he replies with a smile. He wraps his arms around her to hug her close to himself just enjoying the moment. His forehead rests against hers when he talks again "You all packed and ready to go. The mortal bus runs on a strange schedule..."

Audrey: Audrey reaches for his hand and squeezes it. "All packed... I just have a, small, question." Audrey hesitated and remembered Kasey a few steps behind her. "How much can I trust you?" She said with a small coy smile, though she was really curious on whether it would be better to bring Kasey or not.

Nin: Nin thinks for a moment and takes her hand with a smile "Even if trust could be measured. There would need to be another scale for how much trust and faith you could have in me." That's when his eyes find Kasey "If you want to bring the dog then let's. No other animals seem to like me but her." he shrugs "If only she was nocturnal though. I would have been able to read her mind." He keeps a hold on her hand and turns as if to leave "Come on Audrey. Nothing but space and oppurtunity awaits us."

Audrey: Audrey beamed for a moment, then joked, "At this rate, I bet Kasey'll be jealous of you, so don't count on her liking you forever." She gave a small laugh, but something inside of her was still a little nervous. This was going to be one of biggest risks yet. As they started walking, Audrey added, "Well, space, opportunity, and a lot of kissing." It sounded a lot better in her head.

Nin: Nin can't help but smile at that and turns back around to kiss her, missing her lips and kissing her chin because she was a bit taller on the steps. He starts laughing because of his mistake and can't help but shake his head "I totally failed with that one."

Audrey: Blushing, Audrey lets out a laugh too and steps down to his level. "C'mon, I think the camp has seen enough of our public affection." Grabbing her backpack and slinging it over her shoulder, Audrey asked as she started to lead him to the direct she was fairly positive was Half-Blood Hill, "Now how are we supposed to get this bus? Is mortal transportation such a good idea?"

Nin: "Yea. Let's get a move on." Nin picks up his bags when they walk past in the direction of the hill out of camp. "We are supposed to get on the bus like normal people. Also, it is a good idea. I got a lil money from Xanxus." Nin trails off "He seems to be able to print it using MiniRow and complicated tech". He shrugs and looks over at her "Don't worry. I will protect you from anything that might come our way Audrey."

Audrey: "We can pretend we're normal people, but we still know we aren't. I just want to be safe, Nin." With a smiling sigh, Audrey added, "And to have fun." ''And not to get arrested for counterfeit. ''"I'm sure everything will be fine," Audrey assured Nin (but mostly herself). She starts to feel an incline and Audrey assumes they are walking up the hill. With a more daring expression, Audrey raises her voice and calls back to camp, "We're going mortal!"

Nin: Nin can't help but laugh at how random yelling going mortal was. He pulls her close to him and moves from holding hands to wrapping an arm around her waist. "Don't worry love we'll be safe." They reach the top of the hill intertwined like that and the tree comes into veiw.

Audrey: Leaning on his shoulder for a second, Audrey gave a small yawn. "I had no sleep last night... first Kasey was keeping me up and then I was to excited with this trip to fall back asleep. I apologize in advance if I'm a little loopy." At the top of the hill, Audrey grinned and gave him a peck on the cheek before asking, "Where to, love?"

Nin: Nin narrows his eyes and spots the begining of the trail to the right "Just over there Audrey and don't worry. On the bus you can catch some sleep. I'll be your pillow." He keeps his arm around her and takes the right passing through the camps border when their feet meet the trail. He can't help but shiver a bit as if he can feel the boarder between the mortal world and camp.

Audrey: Audrey nods along with a content expression and takes careful note in the drop of temperature. She shifts closer to Nin, as if feeling him there would comfort her. Which it did. Taking a deep breath, Audrey was glad to have put on that sweater. Audrey whispered to him, her pink lips close to his ear, "Did you bring your weapon? I can't exactly carry a whip/dogleash in my backpack."

Nin: Nin grins and nods to her "Yea my guantlets are in ring form right now and my staff is at my side. No need to worry Audrey" He says her name softly and gives her waist a little squeeze to thank her and he thinks about how nice it is to have someone watching his back. ''With her at my side. What more could a guy ever need. ''

Audrey: "Always two steps ahead, aren't you?" Audrey says with a small smile on her face. She lets out a warm sigh, loving the feeling of the ground under her sneakers. "How can this be anymore perfect?" Audrey asked rhetorically after a pause of silence. "How can you be anymore perfect, Nin?" She puts a dreamy tone to the way she says "Nin", adding gently, "Goodness, if I was an ice cream, I would certainly melt in your arms. And thats ok... because I trust you. I love you, Nin."

Nin: Nin grins and his heart beats a little faster "I love you too Audrey. Besides, Ice cream isn't as sweet as you are." Nin pecks her cheek quickly and notices they are close to the end of the dirt trail leading out of camp.

Audrey: Blushing, Audrey continued walking with a bounce in her step as she said, "You know, my friends are getting quite suspicious about the nights we've spent together, Dove especially. Dove that harmonia girl... you've met her I believe. And I don't think this camping trip is helping." Audrey smiled, a small crinkle at the bridge of her nose.

Nin: "I don't have many friends but with friends like yours there is no need for enemies." He shrugs "What we do is our business and they should want what is best for you." He gives her cheek a peck "I am what's best for you." he says with a smile "Also, I heard from Harmond that there will always be a friend I don't like when dating. Dove is that one, I suppose."

Audrey: "Of course, love, we're the best for eachother and that's our business," Audrey said, failing at forcing the flush in her face. She smiles as he kisses her cheek, though it loses some energy as he expresses his displeasement with one of her most generous friends. Still, Audrey knew how stubourn and hard-headed Dove could be, and respected that. "Harmond and Dove half-siblings, you know, so our dating could bring them together as friends. Dove always talks about wanting to train her powers with a half-sibling."

Nin: "Hmm, Like I said not many friends. Harmond is more of an associate who I happen to know because he trains my little cousin. He is a very...non peaceful person to say the least but if your friend is up for it then I say let her. Harmond may stop going so hard on Ini." He stops talking when they reach the end of the dirt road. Nin spots the train station sign to the left and starts walking towards it "You remember the name of the place right? I had it in mind then forgot."

Audrey: "And how could a dashing young man like you not have many friends?" Audrey asked, her voice as smitten as she felt. She feels the ground harden more under her feet, the dirt road tapering into a real one, one she hadn't felt in a while. Stroking the beard she didn't have, Audrey said slowly, "No... I'm blanking too right now." Audrey's tone became distressed.

Nin: Nin looks up and sees a posted with a beaver on it and something in his mind clicks. "It was the Harri camp Audrey. It had the beavers! And it has the tent spaces." Nin starts speaking quickly to promote how grand the camp is and moves in front of her. "It is going to be fantastic baby, I promise."

Audrey: Audrey nods, the name ringing a bell. "Right," She said in a lost tone. Answering to Nin's last statement, Audrey said with a sly smile, "If you say so, baby." Audrey had always found it both amusing and cheesy, as well as endearing and attractive when people gave her pet names, but it didn't bother her so much that Nin did it too.

Nin: Nin pauses in front of her and his face starts getting extremely hot "Um, yea....Ha". Nin grabs her hand before turning around again and walking over to the bus stop quickly.

Audrey: Wondering if she said something to upset. Audrey plastered on an uneasy smile and kept a few paces behind a fast-walking Nin, tethered together by their hands. Hearing the sounds of a distant rumble, slightly uneven tires on a slightly uneven road, the bus comes to a stop with a huffing sputter, and motor almost louder than the bus driver, who opened up the door to call out "Afternoon bus!" with a gruff voice. Audrey said in a low voice, "Well... here it is. Don't let me bump into to anything- or anyone.

Nin: "I won't" Nin says unintentionally gruff to match the tone of the bus driver. His hand tightens a bit around Audrey's due to how many people are on the bus. Nin leads Audrey onto the bus and his stare makes all the passengers avert their limbs from the aisle until he reaches the back of the bus. "Right here Audrey. We have seats feet for a king and queen"

Audrey: Audrey attempted to walk as she straight as she could in the aisle of the bus, looking straight ahead of her with a regal expression that wasn't normally worn with someone in camping gear to help conceal herself. "Why thank you, King Nin," Audrey said with a smile as she gave her backpack to Nin to put in the overhead compartment, feeling around the seat and sitting down, folding her hands in her lap. Turning to her right, Audrey felt the cold window next to  her, and she splayed her palm on it as if she could see through it. It gave her a sort of strength.

Nin: Nin takes a seat beside her still glaring down the patrons of the bus but feeling a little safer now that he can survey his surroundings. ''Five hours to go. I can make it five hours.....maybe ''but his thoughts drift off when he sees Audrey's empty hand. He takes it gently and intertwines his fingers with hers thinking to himself ''Forget the time. I'll enjoy this.''

Audrey: Audrey closed her eyes, and shortly after she felt a hand tangle with her own. Trying to venture into a conversation that could last them the surplus of free time they'd have to wait on the bus, Audrey said, "So, Nin, let's play a game. It's called favorites... it's pretty much self-explanatory." She opened her eyes and turned her head towards his, her curls brushing across her face. "Whats you're favorite..." Audrey tried to find something unusal, deciding on, "Flower?"

Nin: Nin thinks for a moment "My favorite flower is honey suckcle. While I was out with Vifera he showed me the flower and told me to pluck it. I did and then he told me to drink, I thought he was crazy, but I did it none the less and it tasted great." He smiles thinking of the memory "So do I ask what is yours or ask another?"

Audrey: Audrey grinned, feeling his warmth as Nin recalled the memory. Shrugging, Audrey said "My favorite flower is the rose. I find it interesting how the thorns can prick you as if it knows your going to touch it. I wonder if roses can see..." Trailing off, Audrey righted herself, and said, "Now it's your turn to ask me something." She ran her thumb over Nin's hand that was still intwined with hers.

Nin: "Hmm, what is your favorite..." Nin thinks for a moment and then grins "What is your favorite food?" He thinks about liqurice when he asks the questions and is happy to hear hers if only to try and get it for her.

Audrey: Audrey had to think about this for a moment, before answering with confidence, “Chocolate– but not dark chocolate. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, and especially with raspberries or caramel. Or peanut butter… I could go on. One time on valentines day I got this box of chocolates from my,” Audrey paused, "from my friend and it was all I could do not to eat them all. They were great.”

Nin: Nin smiles "When it comes to chocolate I prefer dark to anything else but my favorite food is liquorice." He runs his thumb over her hand "The after taste is the best part. Your turn."

Audrey: Audrey felt the bus screech to a halt for a quick stoplight, but just the sudden movement was enough to send her heart racing, and Audrey was already bracing herself between the window and Nin when she realized what had caused the motion. What she hadn't noticed were the stares, but Audrey ignored that with a blush as she went on, "Whats, um, your favorite part of camp?" Audrey was careful to leave out the Half-Blood part, even if she was fairly certain no one was evesdropping on their mellow conversation.

Nin: Nin immediatnly feels bad when he sees Audrey brace herself and grab him because he gave no warning beforehand. He turns this disappointment to mild annoyance and turns a stare to every person on the bus that looked back. After a moment of this he thinks of a way to make his answer funny "It's gotta be t-" but he stops in the middle of talking when he sees one last person staring. It seems to be a little boy with fair skin, blond hair and blue eyes. The type of kid who is an angel to everyone except for a few select people and Nin could tell it was one of those kids. He tries to ignore him and goes back to talking "It has got to be the area near the dining pavilion where staues are erected. Most of them are naked so basically it is a gallery of god nudes." He chuckles thinking back to Ini getting there and averting his eyes "How do you think the Aphro-" He stops in the middle of his convo because the kid flicks something at him which lands on his cheek, he can't figure out what until he sees the kid picking his nose. He furiously rubs his face.

Audrey: Audrey continued to catch her breath as Nin started talking, though she was a bit confused when he stopped talking, until he finished the thought a couple moments later. She blushed, saying, "Of course," As she laughed with a small eyeroll. There is another silence passes in between them and Audrey puts her hand on Nin's arm before realizing that it was moving. Assuming he was just adjusting his hair, Audrey continued with saying with a yawn, "I think I'm going to catch some shut eye. Wake me up when we're there."

Nin: Nin nods before remembering he needs to say something "Okay love," he tells her while patting her thigh. "You get some sleep." He mutters under his breath "While this little brat gets what's coming to him" while moving a shadow under the seats. It crawls under the row in front and stops now under the row with the little kid. Then the shadow lifts slowly like a plant growing till it catches his eye and he looks down. With the little kid facing down Nin has the shadow suddenly grab his face like a parasite from predator, squirming wildly for a few moments before release. Then he makes the shadow a regular shadow again while the child cries; no one but him and the gods having seen what just happened.

Audrey: Audrey drifts off, her head resting on him, but shortly after she hears the sounds of a sobbing child and stirred awake. "Nin! What is that?" She asked in a hushed tone.

Nin: He remains calm as he replies "A child began crying. Which I am sure you can tell, the reason for the matter however is comlicated." He rests his head on her shoulder and whispers "He flicked a booger at me...with incredibly accuracy. So after rubbing it off of my face...I made him the protagonist of an "Alien" movie." He swallows hard but keeps his head on her shoulder so she knows where she is when she wants to hit him "I sent a shadow to eat his face."

Audrey: "Gross," Audrey said with a shutter, before contorting her face and exclaiming, "You did what? Nin you can't do that outside of," Her voice dropped, "Outside of you know where." Moving away from Nin she dislodged herself from him, angling her self to face slightly towards the window and rubbing her temples. Audrey heard the child being comforted, an unknowing yet soothing female voice cooing, "It's alright, Tommy, the dog didn't hurt you, did it?" Breathing out of a huff of air, and collecting herself from the rather confusing wake up, Audrey muttered, "I knew this would happen, but out of camp? On this trip?"

Nin: Nin lifts the arm rest and wraps his arms around her waist "Shh. It's okay. There is no rule stating no power use outside of camp. Though I admit I went a bit to far trying to use a shadow to eat a child." He stops and continues in the same low tone "If you want me to. Then I won't use my powers while we are on this trip. How does that sounds?" He places his chin on her left shoulder gently and kisses her cheek "I apologize for waking you and for...again...trying to eat a child with a shadow parasite."

Audrey: Leaning back into Nin, Audrey looked up at him, her eyes wide but not really seeing. "No, no, I shouldn't control your.. your powers, I just... know what it's like to feel... helpless, to have power used against myself... I'm sure that kid is fine," Audrey said, "And, apology accepted." Reaching up and stroking his face briefly the a gentle affection, Audrey gave the smallest of smiles before closing her eyes and trying to sleep once more.

Nin: Nin didn't know if anyone on the bus was trustworthy but seeing Audrey sleep made him want to sleep as well. He looked at the dog and nodded to it, hoping it understood he was placing their protection in it's paws, and it was only then Nin tried to sleep. Audrey had dozed off while her head was on his chest so to keep her comfortable he made a shadow pillow of sorts behind him in the shape of a backpack. A final look at the rising sun and he was fast asleep.

'''It was a fairly bumpy ride the farther they got towards the campsite, but the biggest jump signaled the final stop of the bus. The bus now was mostly empty, and besides another old couple, Tommy and his family were still there, presumably going camping as well. "Ride's up!" The bus driver called back in his raspy voice, then killing the engine and coughing while he waited for the remaining passengers to file out.'''

Nin: Nin wakes up when the bus goes over the bump but stays in the position he is in, comfortable around Audrey. He opens his eyes when the bus stops and is greeted by the face of the child from before. He grits his teeth and his eyebrow raises but he doesn't use his powers. Nin smiles instead and upon seeing his smile the boy begins sobbing like when his face was eaten by shadows. ''No matter what I do. Kids, animals, and opponents never like me. ''

Audrey: Audrey woke up shortly after Nin, listening to the footsteps of an older couple who held hands and climbed down the bus's steps. With a pleasant, easy grin, Audrey sighed followed but a long yawn, tilting her head up to Nin and saying, "I think we're there, Nin." Audrey sat up, adjusting her clothes and taking a deep, crisp breath. "Shall we?"

Nin: Nin sighed whispering " We shall " but, not missing the opportunity to kiss her neck he steals a peck and rises. Nin grabs all of their bags from the over head, strapping each to each other or too himself so Audrey wouldn't have to carry any, before reaching down to tap her hand. "I think the bus driver is looking at us. We should go quickly love"

Audey: As she didn't have any bags to carry, Audrey held the top of the seat in front of her a stood up as well. She touched his arm then side-stepped in the rather wide aisle, walking forward with the uncertainty that she had without her guide dog, or anyone to help her along. The young boy from earlier also happened to be getting up to leave, so by fate Audrey had to of course stumble on him. They both let out squeaks of suprise, and Audrey quickly backed up into Nin, bumping into him with a small bit of force. She felt like a human ping-pong ball. Half human, anyway.

Nin: Nin wraps an arm around Audrey to steady her and peaks around her to narrow his eyes at Tommy, who turns quickly with a sniff. "You alright love?" he whispers to her ear.

Audrey: Audrey tensed and in a small voice said, "Um, yeah." With a blush on the rise, Audrey went for round two and started walking down the aisle, pulling Nin behind her by his hand. When she felt a the ground drop, Audrey quickly caught herself again and attempted to go down the other steps.

Nin: Nin notices Audrey having difficulty getting the hang of walking down the ailse and an idea comes to mind seeing this. Nin forms a solid platform of shadow, barely noticeable to anyone looking at the floor, and with it the floor from where they are to the bus doors becomes solid and safe to walk on. He can't help but catch the fact that tommy stumbles and for that and that alone he is a bit sorry for using his powers.....a bit.

Audrey: Audrey continued to walk on, and without any further disturbances, she found herself walking down a dirt trail, grooved with use, that would lead into the forest. By now Audrey had learned that all she had to do was lead and Nin would follow, despite her natural urges to cling to safety and trail behind confidance. The chillness in the hair brought color to her cheeks; even her nose started to turn a subtle red, and immediately Audrey craved to be snuggled next to Nin again. Ok, so maybe some clinging was fine.

Nin: Nin was happy as they got off the bus without any further mishaps and even happier when Tommy took a left with his family down the trail to his campsite. He looks at the numbers on the signs posted and sees sign seven a couple feet away to the right. "Audrey we are gonna take a right in a couple more steps i'll say when" Nin's grip on her hand tightens when he realizes how dense the woods are packed. I won't forgive a single monster who interrupts.

Audrey: Audrey nodded, humming softly to herself almost without realizing it, as she often did when she was content. A breeze ruffling the leaves surrounding them and blew her curls back. Puffing out her cheeks slightly as she exhaled, Audrey said with a small smile, "When can we settle down in that tent for some quality time, hm?" Her teeth flashed in the sunlight and she squeezed back on his surprsingly hard grip.

Nin: Nin loosens his grip by a lot when he gets a squeeze back and with a chuckle he replies "I mean do we really need the tent?".

Audrey: "Whatever you think is best... I mean, if you brought one, we might as well use it," Audrey said as their trailed curved.

Nin: It takes her asking about the tent that gives him pause at her words ''Wait...quality time in the tent...then she aske- OOOHHH. I am an idiot. I'll tell her the cabin has a bed. ''"Audrey no need to worry about the tent. If it is quality time you seek...then I want to let you know.." he leans close and whispers in her ear "The bed is king sized" ''I think that should wor- What was that!! A shiver down my back like something dangerous or stupid is around. Actually......maybe a combo of both. ''

Audrey: Audrey smiled with an amused expression and when he came close she ran her hand through his hair, and gave him a quick kiss. Only moments afterwards, however, a cracking of twigs sounded from the forest, and Audrey's skin when cold. "What was that?"

James: Going to Washington D.C to see an uncle he doesn't even remember having, was not how James wanted to spend his latest time in America. On his way to camp, James took a side track through a forest to give Red some time to actually be in a forest, until Red had other ideas and ran off from James. James heard two familiar sounding people as Red kept running, stopping Red before he got close to the two people, seeing that one of them was Nin. "Just a Australian that controls water and has a dingo." James said walking closer to the couple once he heard Audrey talk

Nin: Nin goes on a mental cursing rant in his head; insulting the domains of multiple gods but luck getting it the worst. Through clenched teeth Nin smiles, the smile a bit more frightening than him being angry, and he greets James. "Hey buddy of mine. What are the odds?"

Audrey: Audrey relaxed, hearing it was just a friend. With a smile, she said, "James! Haven't seen you in such a long time." She hurried forwards to give him an awkward hug, remembering how her friend Dove always seemed to greet people like that and got back positive response.

James: "Maybe me meeting another one of my few cousins and just leaving her." James said as hugging Audrey back just as awkwardly as she was while Red went up to Nin, nudging him with his nose. I hope Clementine doesn't see this and ask me about it. James thought to himself once he quickly stopped hugging Audrey

Nin: Nin looks down at the dog and wonders why it is doing what it's doing ''This dog is almost as annoying as James. Should I growl at it...Nah that won't work. I'll just pretend it's not there. ''"How was your trip bro? Actually.....where were you in the first place?"

Audrey: Audrey walked backwards until she narrowly missed trampling Red and found her place next to Nin, reaching for his hand. "And how did you end up here, not at camp?" She gave him an inquisitive face, wondering if he was up to something else. What the else was, she was unsure of.

James: "Not bad, just America is finally start to get on my nerves. My mum made me go see my other uncle and cousin, who I didn't even know was real, in D.C and I just left cause I couldn't stop laughing at the fact we are meant to be related. I just started to head back to New York and took Red here, which is how I ran into you two."

Nin: Another feeling spreads through Nin, one of foreboding, the chill he gets before a monster is present. ''Damn it James! One child of a big three, one primodial of the underworld and then the ice cream on the cake my girlfriend. ''Nin presses his thumb to the back Audrey's hand gently "Not to alarm anyone but a monster is near us and it's close....too close for comfort."

Audrey: Audrey tensed, straining her ears for noises in the distance and took another step towards Nin, brushing her shoulder with his. She wasn't always panic-wise around impending danger, and that was apparent. "Well then we need to get out of here, three demigods out of camp must be pretty enticing for a monster." ''Of course, the one time I don't have Kasey or a weapon, I'm the most vaunerable. ''

James: "Ha. One monster, I had to deal with that many in New Zealand, it wasn't funny. And this wasn't my fault, a monster would have found you two sooner or later." James said as he pulled off his silver sword. "This is going to be so easy."

Nin: Nin glances over and James and his eyes narrow ''If you end up accidently getting my girlfriend hurt. I will have to kill you, you tomhardy fool''. It's then he hears a hiss through the trees and catches the glint of predatory eyes. "Oh goody, one of the various types of snake people." he turns towards Audrey "Did you bring anything babe?". He is already replicating her whip with shadows using his memory to reconstruct if she hadn't bought it.

Audrey: Audrey closed her eyes and shook her hea, slowly starting to walk backwards. "No, I didn't but.. Nin, it's one thing to fight alone, but with more factors of people for all I know I could be attacking one of you guys." She stopped and took a deep breathe. "But I don't really have a choice in this, do I?"

James: "I just hope it isn't venomous." James said as he pulled out his other sword, and telling Red to scout around for anymore monsters. "I can make up for you not fighting. Your boyfriend on the other hand, I can't say the same for."