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[heartboobs]

--Ahh?! It's working, right?

[Say hello to a pair of big, brown eyes with even more color running through them. Whoever this woman is, she's surprised, a reaction hardly unheard of... though how she's pleasantly surprised, as she pulls back wearing a wide and inviting smile, could prove a little unique. Why is she this happy after being brought to a weird new place? Shouldn't she be wary?!

Well, yes, but she's also Maya Amano. And she thinks she is is broadcasting a message right now, so onto more important things!]

Wow, you're amazing, Iris! I guess your true form is like that, huh? Thanks so much for doing this!

[At least she's polite. The pendant is lifted a bit, revealing a completer picture of the woman staring up into it. Already clothed in an orange t-shirt and jeans that somehow, somehow flatter her, there's nothing too much out of the ordinary aside from... the giant white owl sitting on a glove over her arm... but, hey, the campers who've been here longer than she has have probably seen stranger. Right? Right. She blinks, then keeps talking with her best friendly grin -- and friendly voice -- on full display. Relaxed. Purposeful.]

Anyway, there's no time like the present to introduce myself. I'm Maya Amano... or at least I was called that back at home, and everyone here can feel free to keep it to Maya, to make it easier. ["big sis" and "mommy" and other variations may or may not come later] I arrived earlier today, so I regret to say I'm not quite caught up to speed yet! Would anyone who's been in Camp longer care for some sharing and caring, maybe answer a few questions for me?

[Lady is a reporter, after all, and that whole "seeking information" part of her life doesn't just go away no matter where she is. Maya laughs lightly, the owl (evidently more dignified than she is), shaking on its perch with it but really not looking out of place otherwise. You can practically hear the tolerance.]

Or you can always just stop and say hello, too! Introduce yourselves back! I want to know all your names, and I want to know what you all look like! There's no denying I could use the practice with this fancy pendant, but you should really come right up to me in person if you see me around, okay? Let's make things a little more friendly and a little less tough on Iris...! Ciao!

[[OOC: Maya's IC arrival is dated on the morning of June 2nd! If you'd like to action tag, you can just assume she's wandering someplace all over. c:]]

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[affluence]

Hello, Amano. My name is Mitsuru Kirijo, and I've been here for about a week and a half now.

[ It seems longer considering everything that's happened. She smiles politely. ]

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. I don't guarantee a satisfactory answer to all of them, but I can answer to the best of my ability.

[heartboobs]

[She didn't call her Maya! But she'll let it pass... this time...]

... Mitsuru-san. Thank you very much for that! I'm sure I'll be in good hands. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[affluence]

You as well. [ Man she sure is... adaptable. She doesn't look upset at being here at all. ]

Is that a gift from Athena? A part of her blessing, perhaps?

[heartboobs]

[Adaptable is putting it lightly.]

Mmm, well, I was told the owl means I'm a Daughter of Athena, for what that counts for. A kind of gift, but it's the kind of gift I'm not sure will stay with me for a long time! I'm okay with that, of course.

[She grins, pets the bird a bit with a few fingers. It's there on her arm now, sure, but it has the feeling of something wild that might fly back into the forest any second.]

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[Well... They're not familiar, so Akihiko hesitates to call her by her first name. Maybe they can leave that issue for later.]

Hey there. What do you wanna know? [Oh, right, and she asked for people to introduce themselves back.] I'm Akihiko, by the way.

[He notices the owl, of course, and comments on it.] Was that a gift from your parent?

[heartboobs]

[wow you SEES kids]

Hey there, yourself! [Really, she wants to know everything. But that strikes her as not the best thing to say right away, so...] Nice to meet you, Akihiko! I--

[Yes. He brought up the owl. Maya stares at it, it stares at her.]

Huh. That's what they said she was. It's kind of a unique gift to give someone, isn't it?

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[We're all polite, refined little children. :D Blame Mitsuru.]

Nice to meet ya too. It looks like you've already been claimed, huh?

Yeah, definitely. [And he instantly thinks of Koromaru.] I wonder if it's supposed to help you with your abilities? Can you communicate with it?

[heartboobs]

Claimed... Well, I can't tell you I know whether the bird's going to do anything for me or not, or if she even understands me, but I was told her being here like this means I'm a Daughter of Athena.

[Half of her attention is on the owl as she speaks, one of Maya's fingers gently petting over a few feathers. The creature is nonplussed.]

[anythingwithstrings]

*Someone sounds a bit tired. Capture the Flag was draining in a lot of ways. It isn't this other Maya's fault, but Maya's not really in a mood to differentiate that niggling detail.*

We can't both give up our last names, that will just confuse people. Have you already been claimed?

[heartboobs]

Our last names? [Give her a second.] ... Um, yes, I've been claimed, though.

[And Maya lifts up the owl on her arm without further ado and with a very bright smile.]

Athena! What a mom to have, right?

[anythingwithstrings]

Well, at least we can be separated by you being the Maya that's a daughter of Athena. And I'm the Maya that's a daughter of Apollo.

Not sure how that works for easily separating us.

[heartboobs]

Wow. What a dad to have, too.

[You deserve props, other Maya. But standing here in quiet appreciation isn't really cool or friendly, so-- She thinks over their problem. Eventually, squints her eyes a little before she speaks.] Mmm, if it's okay to ask, how old are you?

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[watch]

[ jun has reluctantly changed out of his school uniform and into the mandated tacky orange tshirt (which is a little long on him) and jeans. not because he wants to wear them, but because yesterday's outfit needed a good wash after a day of hanging out in the heat after fighting off demons back home, and wearing it any longer felt uncomfortably gross to mr. neat and tidy over here. this process of changing took place in one of the cabin bathrooms because at camp jun is definitely That Guy who's not getting undressed among his housemates.

he's been keeping to himself, mostly, even in the presence of a group—not that he's been around long enough to be stuck in many yet, but he made sure to come back to the cabin after most people had already turned in for the night, and only barely picked at his food in the morning. he's still not entirely convinced this isn't some weird illuson—at least, until he spots maya with her... owl, not far from cabin eleven. he blinks and rubs at his eyes to make sure he's not imagining her or mistaking her for someone else in her campers' getup. no, that's definitely her, he'd know her smile anywhere!

jun doesn't like running or getting sweaty, but he'll run for this, okay! he waves at her and shouts: ]

Maya! Over here!

[ and he starts heading in her direction... ]

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[heartboobs]

--Mmm? [A familiar voice, and, well, not a voice of one of the other campers she's just met today. Having stopped to prattle to her new feathered companion, the loud shout of her name shocks her out of whatever she's engrossed with instantly and draws her attention straight to Jun's direction easy as that. Smile fading.

And then she sees him.

And a million different emotions, thoughts, decisions she'd have to make occur to her mind in time with the short gasp of air leaving her. She didn't anticipate this possibility. She didn't predict or prepare or account for it, and now she's scrambling to figure out how she'll respond to it. The memory of their shared history only recently returned to her before coming to Camp Half-Blood. Days, hours, less... Not nearly long enough to process it all. So for the moment, she stands still after she's turned her body towards him, waiting for his arrival -- because he is coming here and fast, right? -- while saying not a word edgewise.]

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[watch]

[ if there's an unusual reaction to be found in her expression, jun doesn't take note of it—after all, they're in an unusual situation so why wouldn't be in shock and/or awe?

he skids to a stop in front of her on dewy grass and rests one of his hands on his knee while he catches his breath. he's not exactly out of shape, but he's never been much for physical activity, either. ]

...

[ okay, deep breath. he's okay. ]

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[watch]

[ he stands up straight again, wiping his mouth off with the back of his hand. he's really happy to see her, and his eyes dart briefly to the owl for only a moment before they return to her face. he's not smiling, but there's a warmth in his voice that's inevitable when he's so relieved to see someone familiar—and someone welcome. ]

Nee-san... When did you get here? I... I've been all alone since yesterday...

[ pant, pant. no jun, you were in a camp full of other people!! but to him he might as well have been alone. he might have even preferred it. ]

Let's get this party started

[totheno1]

[Well isn't this a nice surprise. Perhaps not as close as his friends St. Hermelin High, but Maya figures amongst the people Nanjo still considers not too annoying close. And of course she's still as...herself as she'll ever be, no matter what the circumstances.]

Ms. Amano, it is good to see you again.

yes! o/

[heartboobs]

Huh? [Wow, give her a hot second. If you don't mind, Maya's just going to be turning the pendant on her necklace around from back to front over and over again as she broadcasts, staring into it with wide eyes and doing her darnedest to ensure she didn't magically imagine the face of Kei Nanjo showing up.]

Is this for real? Is that really you...? Quick! Talk to me one more time, okay?

it might be slow due to my time schedules but weekends are free game

[totheno1]

[Well truth be told, it wasn't quite the reaction he had been expecting, and despite his usual preparedness at most situations, he looked uncertain as he repeated the same words.]

It is good to see you again, Ms. Amano?

[A small cough.]

Yes...this is quite real, although I must admit the situation itself is rather precarious.

[dragon_blossom]

[ Oh look. It's a lunatic. ]

Um, hello, Maya. Nice bird. [ Athena? ]

I'm Umi Ryuuzaki. I can't help you nearly as much as some people, but if you have any questions that I can actually answer, well... fire away?

[heartboobs]

[hey that's rude!!!]

Hello! Thank you! [And, yep, that owl is because of Athena. (So she might not be such a lunatic after all.)] Umi, was it? I appreciate the offer. Maybe we could start off with this-- How long have you been at Camp?

[dragon_blossom]

Yep. I've only been here about a week and a half so far. [ Pinpoint questions from the reporter! ]

video; latest of late tags

[daughteroflight]

[ another twentysomethng and someone who's nice to her "mom"? yeah DG's going to go ahead and reply to this with a smile. ]

Hey, thanks for the...consideration, I guess. I'm DG, and Iris has claimed me.

video; but the coolest of cool to me (also i secretly wanted them to start some cr! haha)

[heartboobs]

[Seriously, what is up with all these kids here? Who are neither smiling nor in their twenties! Maya appreciates this response, and it shows.]

No problem! DG, is it? You should tell your mother she does a great job!

video; excellent <3

[daughteroflight]

[ the kids are all surly and weird, DG does not get them. ]

Yep, that's me. And I will, assuming I ever get to actually talk to her.

[ she actually has a number of questions, just like she did with her last surprise!mother. ]