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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 actually could 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?"

Theo: "Not really. It's kinda cool you like stories like that and stuff. I definitely can't tell stories like that. I'm better at pranking people, so that's how I tend to spend my time."

Benny: "What pranks do you play?" Benny asks, getting more comfortable with Theo. "Um, back in Georgia, I used to fire peach pits at bullies with my slingshot." He says with a cheeky smile. "I can hit a target fourty feet away."

Theo: Theo gave Benny a sly smile. "That's cool kid. I play all sorts of pranks. Whatever I'm in the mood for. It usually depends what the scenario is. Like, in the locker room, I'll steal your clothes, so you have to go outside naked. Or if you ask me for directions, I'll confuse you as much as I can and tell you to go the wrong way. But I have a few signiture moves, like tripping people with magical string. If you replaced your peace pits with eggs, It'd be a much better prank."

Benny: "Eggs?" He laughs. "Um, I don't think they would fly well, and the mess would be horrible." Benny makes a face of disgust. "It sounds pretty fun, but don't people get mad when you trip them up?" He asks. "Pranking is fun, but I only do it when people are mean and deserve it."

Theo: Theo rolled his eyes. "There are cirtain kinds of eggs that smaller than chicken eggs, like cirtain bird or turtle eggs, that would fly better. And that's the whole point of pranking! Seeing people's reactions! And, if you're good enough, they may not even know it was you who pranked them."

Benny: He can't help but giggle. "Um, I'm pretty good at climbing trees," Benny admits, as they follow a traill through the forest. He brushes some unruly vines to the side. "I guess it's pretty funny to watch." As they talk, he finds a small copse. "Look what I found. That's super-cool." He says, finding a small hollowed out tree. The sound of running water can be heard nearby.

Theo: "I bet there's some even cooler stuff over by wherever that water is." Following the sound of the water, Theo walks till he sees a small stream, with a bit of sand on the shore and a bridge over the running water.

Benny: Without hesitation, Benny crawls through the hollowed out tree, and follows the vines. It leads to a small outcrop over the stream and a series of small waterfalls, leading towards the outdoor arenas. He gets an idea, and decides to summon some ambrosia. It arrives in a semi-solid form. He tosses the sticky liquid towards Theo. "Gotcha!"

Theo: The gooey substance got on Theo's arm and leg. He looked at Benny, and gave him a smile. He laughed a little bit, and shook his head. "Nice one kid. Next time, don't yet gotcha right after though. Make it seem like an accident, and let them figure out what just happened. Like, walk up to someone, and accidentally spill some abrosia on thier shirt. Then, pretend to appoligize. That would be hillarious. But we can work with it. Told you your powers weren't useless."

Benny: He looks up innocently at Theodore, sucking the ambrosia off his fingers. It tastes sweet and refreshing. "Um, what ambrosia?" Benny asks, a cheeky grin on his face. "Oh, I was walking along, when some kid with a golden string tripped me up, and it went all over the place." He says, trying to prove himself a quick learner.

Theo: Theo just shook his head. "Yeah, we can work on your lying too kid. Try to be as specific as possible, and correct yourself if you make a mistake in what you say, so it seems like you're telling the truth. And use metaphors and exaggerations. They make you seem believable. Like instead, say "This kid with some string came out of nowhere and jumped me and scared me to death, and the ambrosia, it just flew onto you. I'm really sorry.""

Benny: He couldn't resist another giggle. "Um, I'm really sorry! This kid came with some string came out of nowhere, and scared me to death. The ambrosia just flew onto you. I'm so sorry, please don't get mad at me." Benny repeats Theo's words, adding a little dramatic flair.

Theo: "Now that's a lie," Theo said in approval. He touched some of the Ambrosia on his arm. "That stuff is sticky. If you wanted to, could you solidify it?"

Benny: "Um, sure. It should wash right off." As he speaks, Benny splashes some water towards Theo. "You missed a spot." Giggling, he kneels down and cups water in his hands, before flicking it towards his friend. "I can create it how I want I guess. Solid, liquid, whatever. It just comes in whatever form I need at the time."

Theo: "As a Ariadne kid I can kinda see that you've got crazy lego passion. I have no idea who Optimum Prime is, but you could solidify ambrosia to make cool lego pieces. I don't know if it would work, just an idea."

Benny: "You can do that? That's so awesome." He looks at Theo, fairly spellbound. "Optimus Prime is a transformer. He's a giant alien robot who can turn into a car." Benny explains, thinking about the toys he had at home. "Um, I guess. I can't really summon too much, and it breaks fairly easily." He shrugs. "Legos aren't crazy. They're really cool."

Theo: "Not only that, but I can also change how passionate people are about things. What's so cool about legos?" He asked this nicely. he was actually kind of curious.

Benny: He sits down on the riverbank, and watches the waters flow onwards. "Um, I dunno." He shrugs his shoulders again. "I guess you can build anything you want, you've just need enough lego bricks and a big imagination. He asks, turning his head to face Theo."What are you passionate about?"

Theo: Theo shugged. "Pranking other people. And New York City. I love New York City. Know it like the back of my hand. Literally."

Benny: "I've never been." Benny admits, a faint blush on his cheeks. "I bet it's super cool. Big city lights, fast cars, hot dog stands..." He grins.

Theo: Theo sighed. "Yeah, It's great. So busy, people never know who pranked them. I really do like it there. I have it memorized. Every street. Every alley, every detail, down to the last building.

Benny: "That's good. You'll know where to hide if a giant monster attacks." Benny teases gently. "I miss home a little. There were loads of forests, lakes and places to play." He admits. "But I like camp much better. It's nice to be somewhere different, and there are a lot of people, just like me."

Theo: "Well, I hate it here. It's all campy. It's so borning here. There's no maze to navigate, and never any interesting puzzle to solve. When I get out of here, I'm going to Washington D.C. and I'll have mastered by abilities, and am gonna pull a prank on the president. And not get caught."

Benny: "The President?" Benny giggles. "When I leave camp, I'm gonna be strong and have mastered my powers, so I can help other demi-god kids, or maybe I'll become a writer for cartoons." He suggests. "You never know. There's always something out there. You just gotta keep an open mind."

Theo: "Whatever, kid. My mind is as open as it'll ever be. If you help other demi-god kids, maybe you'll help me with my epic prank."

Benny: The son of Hebe shuffles, taking off his hoodie to use as a makeshift blanket to sit on. "Um, what's the epic prank so far?"

Theo: "I was thinking I would find my way in during a dinner party one day, and hide overngiht, and just show up at his dinner table in the White House the next day. And then, I'll tell him how I snuck in. I can hide from secret service and FBI in the White House for just one night. I've done it before for longer. And escaping is easy. I'll have the whole night to memorize the house, and all the secret passages. And by that time, I'll have mastered my powers so getting out will be cake."

Benny: His eyes widen a little. "That sounds dangerous. What if they think you're there to hurt or kill the President?" Benny asks, leaning closer. He was curious to hear more. "Um, can't the FBI lock down all of the secret tunnels and passages?"

Theo: "Naw, the FBI and secret service have nothing on me. I probably know more about the White House than they do. If some people can make it halfway across the lawn by hopping the fence, with my powers and planning, it should be almost too easy. And why would he think I want to kill him? It's not him that's the problem, It's just athority figures in general. They are all such hypocrites."

Benny: "Um, I dunno." Benny shrugs his shoulders. "I think they want the best for us." He smiles at Theo. "I don't really think about it." He admits, a little blush arriving on his cheeks. "My dad always votes Democrat. I never really liked politics or history, unless it was about knights or Greek heroes."

Theo: "Voting is stupid. The whole system is screwed up. Anyway kid, you ever heard of Theseus and the labyrinth? It's like the only story or Greek myth I really know well."

Benny: "Um, yeah." Benny nods. "Isn't that the one with your mother and the minotaur?" He asks. His dad had read all the Greek tales to him as a kid. His favourite stories were the ones about his own mother, or her husband Heracles. He liked Orpheus too.

Theo: "And how Theseus slayed the minotaur and then refused to marry my mother. I'm apparently named after the man. I hate even the thought of it."

Benny: "Sometimes heroes make mistakes." Benny turns towards Theo. "Your mother is in Olympus, and people still tell tales of her bravery and kindness." He spontaneously reaches for his hand, before realising what he was doing. "Um, sorry."

Theo: What an annoying way to look at life, Theo thought to himself. But he just shrugged it off. He liked Benny. Theo patted Benny on the back. "Whatever kid. I'm just not a fan of my parents." He wasn't being mean, but his tone was clear that he didn't want to talk about it any further.

Benny: "If it makes you feel any better, my dad named after his favourite character on a dumb TV ser-" Benny is cut off by Theo. He turns bright red for a moment. "Um, do you wanna carry on exploring? We could go for a swim I guess..."

Theo: "I'm not really in the mood to get wet. You like hide and go seek?" Theo happened to be very good at this game, thanks to his mother.

Benny: Benny grins cheekily. "Um, sure. I'm pretty good at it.." He wraps his hoodie around his waist, and prepares to dash away as soon as possible.

Theo: "Ok. You hide, I'll seek. I'll count to twenty." Theo closed his eyes. "One... Two... Three.."

Benny: "Catch me if you can..." Benny increases his speed to a short dash, to cover more ground in the time given. He tears off part of his shirt on a hollowed log, to try and misdirect the son of Ariadne. He looks for another hiding spot.