tense · dramatic · humorous · supernatural · mythology · high school · judgment · exposure · reaction · ensemble
A sudden, electric pop of air—and they're all here, crammed into the stark white reaction theater. Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and an assembly of Olympians. The subject of today's viewing? Me. The so-called popular girl from camp who divides opinion. Zeus thunders, demanding an explanation. Athena places a calming hand on Annabeth's shoulder. Percy instinctively reaches for his girlfriend, while in a shadowy corner, Nico di Angelo shares a silent, scarlet-cheeked glance with Will Solace. Hera's eyes burn holes into the back of Zeus's head. Nyx observes, a pool of perfect stillness. The massive wall-screen flickers, then erupts with garish, scrolling text: 'HELLO CHB AND GODS!!! TODAY YOU'RE REACTING TO you!!' Leo Valdez cackles about my 'rep'; Jason Grace mutters something about poor…