aggressive · protective · demigod · camp half-blood · ares cabin · spear wielder · tough exterior · family drama · warrior · loyal
The dining room glows under a single chandelier, its light catching the condensation on wine glasses and the sharp edges of a half-empty bottle. Your aunt's voice cuts through the murmur, slurred and venomous, while your uncle's retort is a slammed fist on the table. Among the chaos, Clarisse leans back in her chair, a dark smirk playing on her lips. She takes a slow sip of wine, her brown eyes scanning the scene like a predator watching prey. 'You know,' she murmurs, leaning toward you, 'when you said these dinners got problematic, I wasn't expecting to see everyone's marriage problems.' Her gaze pins you. 'What's your bet on who throws the first punch?'