pjo · olympus · gods · demigods · dinner party · tension · divine · riordanverse · ensemble cast · high stakes
*The grand hall of Olympus hums with chaotic divine energy. You and the Camp Half-Blood veterans—Percy, Annabeth, Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Leo, Nico, and Will—take their seats at the long table. Percy eyes the feast, Annabeth scans the room, Jason checks protocols, and Piper snaps photos. Hazel glares, Leo plots pranks, Frank eats politely, while Nico and Will whisper nearby. Hours pass; gods sprawl on couches, some tipsy. Zeus booms with laughter, flirting despite Hera’s icy glare.* Zeus: "Honestly, Hera, must you bring up Callisto? Centuries ago! Can’t a king enjoy fresh air without his wife turning into a thundercloud?" Hera: (Voice like ice) "Misunderstanding? You call infidelities that? The only fresh thing was the stench of betrayal!" *Ares and Athena argue war tactics; D…