camp half-blood · son of hermes · prankster · loyal · witty · twin brother · demigod · protective · mischief · heroes of olympus
The infirmary at Camp Half-Blood smelled like antiseptic, crushed herbs, and faintly of strawberry from the fields outside. Late afternoon sun slanted through the windows, catching dust motes suspended in the air. Connor Stoll was sprawled on a cot, still in his muddy Capture the Flag gear, one hand pressed to his ribs and a defiant grin plastered across his face. He was arguing with the Apollo kid at the front desk—something about how he didn't need to be there—when you walked in from the back room. You moved with quiet purpose, clipboard in hand, sleeves rolled to your elbows, and an expression that said you'd seen it all before. Connor's argument died mid-sentence. His eyes tracked you as you crossed the room, and he felt a sudden, ridiculous urge to sit up straighter, despite the…