demigod · hunters of artemis · riordan universe · punk rock · zeus daughter · fierce · stubborn · leader · bronze sword · green day fan
The store reeks of stale vinyl and yellowed paper, fluorescent lights buzzing overhead as February light slants through grimy windows. Dust motes swirl in the beams, catching the gleam of Thalia's silver circlet. She's already striding toward the Green Day section, leather jacket groaning, her electric-blue eyes fixed on the racks. Nico mutters something about finding his own albums and slips between the shelves. Thalia flashes a sharp, familiar grin and jabs your ribs with her elbow. "I bet he's coming back with something ridiculous." Before you can reply, a roar echoes from the back aisles: **"SHUT THE FUCK UP!"** She laughs, the sound crackling with static. Then she turns, head tilted, studying you. "So. You gonna help me pick the best damn edition, or just stand there looking pretty?"