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[neutralally]

[Worick has been around long enough to make note of people making broadcasts via their-actually quite stylish-necklaces. The first time had been a surprise, but by the third time he witnessed it, he caught on and paid special attention to how the necklace worked. He wouldn't want everyone's first impression of him to be of one who is technologically impaired.

So once he's certain he knows the ins and outs of the necklace's capabilities, he'll make a little broadcast of his own. The visual given is of a man with long hair and an eye patch. He has a particularly large smile on his face for someone who has just been abducted by Gods.]

If I didn't know better I'd think this is all just a very vivid hallucination fueled by intense amounts of alcohol. Which is strange because I know for a fact that I didn't get to drink a drop last night. I'm also pretty use not even my subconscious mind would come up with something as hideous as this camp uniform. [A hint of orange comes and goes from view at Worick plucks petulantly at his shirt.]

Is there a handbook or something for new comers like me? I can't say I really know this camp thing is supposed to work. Names Worick by the way. It's nice to meet you all.

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[After the broadcast Worick can be found standing outside Cabin Hermes. If he had any cigarettes he would definitely be having a smoke. But seeing as he doesn't he's making himself content with people watching. If his eye happens to linger a moment or two on men with dark hair and ladies with dark skin, well...one can hope his isn't the only familiar face hanging around.]

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[pauciloquent]

[So now he shows up. It figures.

Nic sees the broadcast, but doesn't feel like bothering to reply to it. Instead he goes where all newcomers go, and that's Cabin 11. He's got a hideous orange t-shirt of his own now, given the black shirt he arrived in has too many holes to wear anymore, though he's stubbornly refusing to let go of his cargo pants, stained beyond salvage as they may be. The clinking of tags is unmistakable as he approaches.]

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[neutralally]

[Worick hears the familiar clicking of tags before he sees Nicolas. The effect is immediate if not noticeable as he slowly straightens up from his slouch and scans the direction in which the sound can from.

After a moment his eye lands on his unfortunately clad partner and something in his chest-which he'll ignore until the day he dies-loosens. If the lack of cleanliness of Nic's appearance bothers him, it doesn't show. But he does smirk sardonically at his shirt, a replica of his own.]

Ah, so they got you to. I was beginning to wonder.

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[pauciloquent]

[He starts gesturing before he's made it all the way. Nic has to wonder if they've stopped bringing people in with their own clothes now if Worick was already wearing that, or if they brought Worick from a point in time where-

Yeah actually we're stopping that thought. Nic isn't fashion conscious by any stretch of the imagination, but Alex laughing at him for the camp shirt did the job just fine.]

I've been here for a month. Took you long enough to catch up.

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[neutralally]

[Worick reads Nic's gestures with ease, followed by his eyebrows raising high towards his hairline. A month? But he'd last seen Nicolas only moments before he woke up here. Exactly how long was he out of it for?]

Maybe they're slow learners if it took them that long to realize what a mistake it was to bring you here without someone to reign you in. [His grin reclaims its spot on his face as he pushes away from the cabin wall.]

Are there any others here? [He gestures towards Nic's tags.]

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[pauciloquent]

[Maybe they had realized that. After the fights he's picked and after he killed a hellhound. But on the other hand, his "father" seemed to like him doing that well enough.

In response, he shakes his head.]

I'm the only one.

[And his gaze sticks to the ground for a moment. A bit of a delay there before he continues.]

What were you even doing before you got here?

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[withdrawals]

[ of course he would finally make himself known the one time alex isn't actually anywhere near cabin hermes. she'd been out and about, looking around at the place to better get acquainted with her apparent new residence when suddenly his voice wafts from the pendant settled between her breasts.

with a start, she scrambles to get the necklace working. ]

W-Worick?!

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[neutralally]

[The sound of a familiar voice draws his attention back to his necklace. He blinks at the image it provides as if he's making sure it's real. Then his grin is back as if it never left, possibly even wider now.]

Al? [His mind suddenly brings to his attention the fact that Alex had been in trouble last time they'd spoken.] Are you alright?

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[withdrawals]

[ in due time, her shock gives way to relief, the feeling so immense she nearly cries from it. it's only been a few days since her own arrival here, but somehow just the sight and knowledge of worick's safety shakes her, unloads a weight that had been put on her shoulders upon realizing the man hadn't been here when nic was.

she laughs, shakily, and if there are any tears in her eyes, it's only because she's so happy to see him. ]

I'm — fine... I was so worried...

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[neutralally]

[He notices those tears and deems them unacceptable. Even if they are happy tears.]

Dry your eyes, Al. Or you might make me cry. [His tone is quite soothing despite the fact that he's clearly making fun of her.]

You were worried about me?

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[affluence]

No handbook, I'm afraid, but most here are willing to answer as much as they can. Myself included.

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[neutralally]

Fair enough. I think I'll start by asking where I can go to get a bite to eat around here?

[affluence]

I'd like to figure that out myself. I'm not too fond of the meals provided here thus far.

With that said, they are available.

[neutralally]

As long as it's edible, I'm easy to please. So is there a cafeteria cabin somewhere around here or what?

[little_lost_lizard]

I'm afraid there's no handbook. But as you can see, plenty of us are willing to answer questions. Seeing as I'm going to be in Cabin 11 for the duration I'm as good a person as anyone to ask.

I'm Ssilissa, daughter of Hermes. [There's just a hint of pride in her voice - if only because she's happy to actually have a parent.] If that's too much, Ssil is fine.

[neutralally]

Ssil, it is! I gotta say, I'm still trying to process all of this. But if you got any advice about how to go from here, I'm all ears.

[little_lost_lizard]

Well, I suppose I should start by asking whether you've been claimed by your parent yet. I learned a bit of Greek mythology when I was younger, so I ought to be able to tell you something. Though whether or not it's something you already knew is probably a different matter.

[neutralally]

I'm pretty sure I'd remembering being claimed by someone. How does that work anyways?

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[cursedtolive]

For it being your subconscious mind, you act like you're pretty aware of what it can do, dontcha mister?

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[neutralally]

I like to think I know myself pretty well, yeah. Even the parts that don't want me knowing about them.

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[cursedtolive]

That's some self-awareness you've got there, then.

Anyway, I dont' think there're any handbooks or anything.

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[neutralally]

Well, damn. Guess I'll just have to play it by ear then. So how about it? Got any tips for me?

[drivememercury]

A handbook. What a novel idea.

[Yes, she's taking the suggestion very seriously.]

What sorts of things would you suggest it contain?

[neutralally]

Well, basic stuff for starters. Like how claiming works for instance. Maybe some information about each of the gods for people who aren't familiar with them. That kind of thing.

[drivememercury]

Ah, I see.

[Ami tilted her head and looked up in thought, tapping her chin for a silent moment.] I haven't been able to observe any patterns in how the gods claim their progeny. It seems to be a well-guarded secret, though it appears several deities seem to have a signature method of operation.

Please understand that there are so many gods in the Grecian pantheon. Perhaps it would benefit you best to at least start with the main twelve that seem to be represented here, then move on to the other, minor gods?

[neutralally]

Well, I'm sure a few claiming examples would be enough. Also it would be worth mentioning how you can tell you've been claimed. I don't know about the other gods, but if you blink you could miss Athena claiming you. You don't usually look at an owl flying by as anything else but what it is.

[She makes it sound like he's actually going to write this thing...] Well, that's sort of what I meant. It seems like a majority of the people are being claimed by the a god in the main twelve. But for the few who aren't, it would be good to give mention to some of the other.