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Duke actually smiled at Leo’s feedback of how long the trip was and how far isolated camp was and its accessibility issues. Most of them had been there. [color=851f1f]"Yeah, it’s really something. At least we don’t have to worry about exposure or anything. Getting picked off separately by other beasts and gods that might snuff us out."[/color] It may have sounded silly but mortals in numbers could be surprisingly overwhelming. Or it would unfold as a relentless hunt always looking over your shoulder. His home for instance had some serious witch hunter issues. He was young but he’s pretty sure that’s how his mother went due to some paranoia and mere affiliation with another entity. 
He was also sure if things could breach camp, they’d be able to take out demigods in their hometown easily enough. 

But Duke probably sounded like a tin foil hat man for the newer camper.

[color=#cd5c5c]"I did not see you with the rest of the new campers, so I take it you are a resident, and what is life like here anyway?"[/color] Duke nodded confirming he was a more seasoned resident. [color=#cd5c5c]"Nothing boring or anything?"[/color]

[color=851f1f]"Boring?"[/color] Duke echoed. How far that could be from camp life. [color=851f1f] "Not a bit. There’s usually something going on. Life is, uh…" [/color] His finger circled the whole perimeter of camp in reference to the walls. [color=851f1f] "busy. A little tight at the moment. We had an attack a couple months ago and we’ve been recovering and rebuilding then along came you guys."[/color] He could have elaborated more. Perhaps that some campers died for example and it knocked them all off their feet for a couple weeks at least but he wasn't one to spill extra details. The only thing deemed important was that Leo knew the basics and that would get him through.

Now his company seemed decent enough but a lot of demigods enjoyed foolery and the camp, it's inhabitants and Duke himself had been through too much shit. [color=851f1f]"I really hope you're here with good intentions."[/color] Laced under the simple comment was a threat if Leo cared for trickery or evil. If not, Duke was glad to have another strong figure helping out.


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A piercing whistle made him turn and he spotted a hand wave in the air. If he followed the hand, he could just make out what might be his sister hiding under her little mouse beanie. Then the voice followed and it was all confirmed. Daniel glanced at Lennie and supposed he should wait around for the spiel. He saw himself growing bored and creeping away but he stayed, apparently curious on how Andy handled herself with public speaking to a bunch of fresh faces.

[color=#bd1664]"I am—was the de facto camp leader after…"[/color] Daniel’s lips pulled to the side on her potential slip up. Inside he was cheering for her though. [color=#47815a][i]Come on, Andy, keep it together.[/i][/color]

She conjured a board and pamphlets and did something else but Daniel was at a bad angle. Not that he was the intended audience anyway but he might have to deduct a point or two for it as long as he’s watching the show. 

[color=#bd1664]"These maps are enchanted. All the cabins are listed and once you claim one it’ll update."[/color]

Daniel inclined his head. That’s what would have been a nice touch when meeting new people. Namely, Lennie in this instance. [color=#47815a][i]Dammit[/i][/color]

  [color=#bd1664]"Main Hall has food 24/7, although most cabins have kitchens or kitchenettes for anyone who prefers to cook for themselves. Couldn’t be me. "[/color] Daniel smiled genuinely amused that that information slipped into the very important orientation. [color=#bd1664]"Main Office is for the camp leader, Infirmary, stables, practice range, and that’s the Armory behind it. Oh and the Arena. Everything else is on the map. If you see anyone around that looks like they know what they’re doing, they’ve probably been here awhile. Feel free to bug them if you have questions. Or the big tall surfer looking dude. He’s the new leader."[/color] 

Wow. Andy collectively threw the seasoned campers under the bus and possibly an overconfident newbie…and some new ‘big surfer looking dude’ who was apparently the new leader. Andy needed to stop dropping bombs on him suddenly. She said he was coming in her announcement but Daniel assumed there’d be some voting process still or something. 

[color=#bd1664]"Also tonight, at sundown, there will be a New Year’s Eve party here. Everyone is welcome and it could be a good way to… Socialize or whatever. So, yeah, I think that’s it. If anyone needs help with their cabins or anything, I should be around."[/color] [color=#47815a][i]Mostly well done.[/i][/color] 

[color=#bd1664]"There’s also my brother, Daniel—Daniel raise your hand."[/color] Daniel’s shoulders sagged before too many eyes could seek him out. He raised his hand with a stiff smile. [color=#bd1664]"He can do magic and conjure shit too. But he also causes problems. So don’t trust him,"[/color] she teased.

[color=#47815a][i]What the hell?[/i][/color] Instead, he kept his tight lipped smile and nodded once, his brows raising when he looked to Lennie. That might’ve made an impression.

[color=#fafad2]"Tsk, I guess I’ll need a new guide if I can’t trust you."[/color] His new acquaintance added, albeit jokingly too. [color=#fafad2]"I’ll give it a pass, for now, if we can get some coffee first."[/color]

Daniel waved to the hall enthusiastically. [color=#47815a]"Oh yeah sure. Substance is great too. We can do that. You might even find a fun as guide as me."[/color]

He had got a few steps when Lennie spoke next. [color=#fafad2]"Apollo, by the way."[/color] He frowned, things taking a minute to click.  He was about to comment on him like some trivia, [color=47815a][i]‘Great guy, god of music and light’[/i][/color] before she spoke again.  [color=#fafad2]"That’s my dad, anyways. So, off we go?"[/color]

Daniel stiffened a little but nodded. [color=#47815a]"Well, at least we’re all caught up now. You know my godly side, I know yours. That’s all there is to it."[/color] He revealed another grin. Sure the god’s made up some of their identity but he didn’t like to give them too much credit. There was a whole other half that made them. 

He nudged open the hall door and held it for the daughter of Apollo. [color=#47815a]"Hold on."[/color]  He summoned a map to him and placed it in her hands. [color=#47815a]"Now you got the full tourist look. People will have to aid you at every beck and call and answer all questions you have about the place."[/color] It would be like the weary traveller at a truck stop. 

Daniel hung back until Lennie settled in with the buffet that held seemingly endless options and drinks to die for. Maybe even pick her own table and company. She seemed like a social bird though anyone could be when they wanted to. Daniel glanced down at Andy who was sitting by the entrance and buffet then sighed dramatically delving into a monologue. [color=#47815a]"Boy it’s too bad I don’t have any mystery to my parentage anymore. Too bad if I didn’t want people to know I could conjure stuff."[/color] Not to say people could assume it was him. Especially with how many seemed not to listen to Andy’s anecdotes like how she couldn’t cook and her brother could cause problems. 

He laughed before grabbing his own seat. He supposed he could wait for the cue to die down a little now Wes and Trinity entered and Evelyn sat with nothing ahead of her. [color=#47815a]"Psst."[/color] Daniel leaned ever so discreetly towards Evelyn’s table from his own. [color=#47815a]"You been okay? Haven’t caught up with you much since...a lot."[/color] His voice adopted the tone of a whisper but not quite the volume.

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