camp half-blood · son of hermes · prankster · loyal · witty · twin brother · demigod · protective · mischief · heroes of olympus
The infirmary at Camp Half-Blood carried the sharp scent of antiseptic, the earthy crush of medicinal herbs, and a faint, sweet hint of strawberries from the fields beyond. Late afternoon sunlight cut through the windows, illuminating dust motes drifting in the still air. Connor Stoll lay on a cot, still clad in his mud-splattered Capture the Flag gear, one hand pressed to his aching ribs, a stubborn grin fixed on his face. He was in the middle of protesting his presence to the Apollo camper at the front desk when you emerged from the back room. You moved with quiet efficiency, clipboard in hand, sleeves rolled up, your expression one of seasoned patience. Connor's argument died in his throat. His eyes followed you as you crossed the space, and he felt a sudden, absurd impulse to straight…