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Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

Charles chuckled when most of Penny’s popcorn became sacrificed to the floor. He offered her the remainder of his, even though it was dry. After the second scare, he wrapped an arm around her, hoping to ease her discomfort. He had to admit that it didn’t matter if a horror movie was cheesy or fake, jump scares could get the best of them all-especially if the music and sound were on point.

A lull was happening in the movie, and the characters were trying to find the best way to attack and kill the monster when Penny asked her a question. Charles was startled and surprised by its specifics. “That’s a demon. They possess people. The only way you can tell is by their black eyes or the sulfur smell they leave behind. Why?” he asked, trying to follow where she was looking.

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

“Ya silver works. You have to use a lot of its bullets, but a silver blade or something stabbed in the right place can kill them, like the heart or head. They also look like humans so the anatomy is the same. Essentially whatever kills us will kill them but you'd want them weak before. They have super strength and can heal quickly. Dylan's decapitated one before. He seems to be a fan of that option,” Charles said with a chuckle.

He took a sip of his drink before opening his licorice. “They also turn on full moons, but can live a pretty normal life the rest of the month. There are some werewolves that don't kill humans, too. They just go after animals.”

Charles grabbed some licorice before offering the bag to Penny.

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

Charles did get his own popcorn, candies, and drinks before following Penny into the theater. He handed her the M&Ms and ate a handful of popcorn while the lights dimmed.

“Really? Well, that's okay. Take comfort in knowing that you'll learn how to kill these things, too, but if you get scared, just lean into me.”

Charles loved horror movies still, despite the very real monsters on the screen. He found most of them funny and unrealistic, but there was something oddly comforting about them as well.

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

“Heathen,” Charles called Penny before laughing. “Drowning it in butter? Why? I like my popcorn dry, licorice and Maltesers, and frozen yogurt if I'm feeling adventurous. Or hungry,” Charles stated and went ahead with ordering them two different bags of popcorn and grabbed the assortment of candies.

He glanced at Penny who seemed out of it. He rested a hand on her shoulder. “Hey, everything okay?”

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

Christian stood in Penny's hotel room after she left, feeling strange that he remained in the space while she was gone. Curiosity had him moving towards the window to look at the street. He saw Charles getting out of the car to help Penny in and sighed. At least he seemed to be acting like a gentleman tonight. Christian let the drape fall and teleported out of Penny's room. He could work while she was gone before getting the details of the date later.

He was genuinely glad Penny was having normal human experiences again. He hoped her second chance at life was better than the first.

Charles laughed, the nervousness he had been feeling dissipated thanks to Penny's ramblings.

“I mean, they often work strange hours that hunters do. But they at least get paid,” Charles joked.

He opened the door to the movie theater and gestured to Penny to go in first.

“We don't get to go out much. Work life balance is pretty nonexistent for hunters, so when we get an opportunity like this, we tend to make the most of it,” he said, smiling warmly at Penny. “Okay, snacks. What do you usually get?” Charles asked, looking over the different options at the concession.

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

Christian smiled and nodded. He tilted his head to the side, watching Penny sink further into the couch with an amused expression on his face.

”I did enjoy myself. They seem like good people who could help you a lot in the future with your hunting. As for the brisket, I could smell the spices, and understood the concept of what good may taste like but unfortunately, I could not taste it. It is something I do not require and therefore have no way of enjoying. Not truly. I imagine sleep would be much the same,” Christian mused. ”Just pretend I have insomnia,” he teased Penny.

He stood when it looked like Penny was committed to her position on the couch, fully clothed and everything. ”Time moves differently in the afterlife. I reaped four souls in Syria in the time it took for you to leave the hotel and arrive at the diner. Now sleep, perhaps we can find you another hunt in the morning.”

Christian watched Penny sleep for a while, gauging her breath until he she wouldn't wake, before he picked her up off the couch and carried her to the bed. He pulled the blankets up around her, making sure she was covered and warm before he took up his spot in the living room.

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

The rest of the evening had gone well. Christian engaged in a couple of different topics of conversation before he once again thanked the three of them for helping Penny and avenging his sister. Playing the part of the grieving brother had been rather fun for Christian. It was like he and Penny were in on some big secret, not that there weren’t already several between them.

Christian walked Penny to her car before agreeing to meet her back at the hotel. He waited until she pulled away before he teleported to the hotel. Christian lingered outside, watching people as they returned back to the hotel for the evening. He smiled softly as he watched a couple embrace before parting ways for the evening.

Now up in Penny’s room, Christian sat perched on the edge of a chair. ”And a date tomorrow,” Christian reminded her, smiling slightly.

Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω Officially Done

Ezekiel Kel

Location: Arena - CHB
Skills:

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Ezekiel frowned when Thanatos didn’t give them much to go on. At least a hint of some of the monsters they would come across would have been helpful. Or how to get Mads and Leda out. Zeke continued to frown, rubbing his chin as he tried to think up some different scenarios in his head. However, all thoughts sort of vacated his mind when he saw Nancy embracing Demetri.

Zeke’s jaw dropped as he watched his half-sister embrace his boyfriend. Gods and Goddesses in Olympus, where was a camera when you wanted one? When Demi tried to play it off, Zeke didn’t think he really understood the complexity of this moment. Zeke grinned, looking over at Niah to see if she was seeing this as well.

”Well, does everyone have supplies and everything they might need to enter the doors of death?” Zeke asked the group.

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

With that simple smile and nod of assurance, Christian looked away and left Penny to her own devices. Charles did seem harmless enough, and he clearly liked Penny. Christian wasn’t jealous of Penny’s growing friendships. If anything, he was glad she was experiencing a sense of normalcy and something good in her life after so much turmoil.

Things seemed to be going well, and then Charles made a comment that had Christian returning his focus to Penny and her reddening face. Christian stood when Penny did, alarmed for her, but she quickly dashed off to the bathroom. Christian’s brow furrowed slightly before he composed himself and sat back down.

Charles looked at Dylan, amused by Christian’s behaviour. “You’re a bit of an odd one, aren’t you?”

Christian set his water glass down and looked at Charles. ”I’ve been told I have an old soul. I suppose that can make me seem odd. Truthfully, my parents raised me with a different view. I was raised outside of America,” Christian explained.

Charles gave Christian the once over and nodded. “Yes, that makes sense. Have you known Penny long?”

Christian smiled at Charles. ”Almost seems like I’ve known her my whole life,” he said, without elaborating further.

Christian looked back towards the bathrooms when the food arrived, wondering if he should check on Penny. He waited until she returned before he even thought about eating his food. He could smell the spices the cook had used and knew somewhere in his mind that it would taste good, but Christian wasn’t sure he would taste that.

He gathered a helping onto his fork and slipped it into his mouth, rolling the food around before he swallowed it. It tasted like nothing to him. Christian was disappointed; he hoped he could gain something from eating, but it was just another human action that made him seem normal.

Charles smiled when Penny rejoined them. However, she teased him about his mashed potatoes, and he frowned. “Mashed potatoes are a classic stable and good in any condition. They are the best compliment to any dish,” he declared passionately. He ate a forkful proudly and swallowed before grinning at Penny. "I'm a sucker for comfort food," he explained.

Hidden Among the Shadows - A Supernatural Inspired RP

Penny's finger drew Christian's attention to the brisket in question. The corners of his mouth lifted up slightly, showing a brief smile before his lips relaxed and his eyes slid up Penny's arm to her face. He looked at her sideways.

"This is my first time going for dinner," he reminded her quietly, but he decided to take her advice and get the brisket. Christian set the menu down and sipped his glass of water while the others talked.

The conversation was easy to follow and the company friendly; although, Christian did catch the movements of Charles trying to get closer to Penny until Annie drew his attention away. Interesting. Christian trusted Penny to say something to Charles should he cross some invisible barrier, but part of him wondered if he should interject on her behalf. Christian attempted to subtly get her attention before glancing at Charles' arm in silent question.

Charles groaned and picked up his beer. "We agreed to never speak of it."

"The shapeshifter got mentioned. All embarrassing stories are now fair game," Dylan countered.

Charles glared at his friend. "Fine, just remember that," he said, not noticing Penny leaning away from him or Christian trying to get her attention.