never underestimate my ability to stay tf home

Dylan Thomas, from a letter featured in The Selected Letters of Dylan Thomas

@dr-flipflops please wherever you are hurry tf up because i cant move, cresent cant shadowtravrl and theres only so long my death aura will keep the monsters at bay

you need to come and get cresent as soon as you can Will you need to get her out of here

and jf that means leaning me then leave me but you have to get cresent out of here

Nico, I'm not fucking leaving you. I'd rather stab my eyes out.

@seewead-brian, Carry @cresent-solace out of here, she's too weak from Shadow-travel. I've got Nico.

I'm so sorry I took so long Neeks.

(Faints)

*shit- it was meant to be Reyna, not Percy, sorry @seewead-brain*

@praetorofthebestlegion, you good?

I got her! Make sure Nico gets to the infirmary well!

(ooc: sorry, I was asleep my sleep schedule is now fixed)

(ooc: Its cool, god knows I should fix mine)

Don't worry I will.

*focuses on Nico, as Reyna walks away, carrying Cresent*

I'm not letting you go Angel.

*begins walking towards camp, a lot slower than Reyna so not to jostle the wound, and beings pouring a bit of healing magic into Nico as he continues. Will is glowing softly*

@cresent-solace, @nico-sees-dead-people

*poor old nico is delirious and gay and sleepy and will is glowing*

why are you glowing thats not fair how am i meant to hide it now :(

*brows furrow together*

Hide what Sunshine?

*nico is like hes drunk atp hes all woozy no filter nothing*

that i like you *he pouts* s’not fair youre so pretty :(

*heart fucking stops. This boy is so going to explode in a Bisexual panic. His haemoglobin may or may not have briefly forgotten their VERY IMPORTANT job*

*refuses to believe what he hopes it to be (he's so fucking - so, so damn Will) and thinks that Nico means that he likes him as a friend, cause its normal for people to find their friends pretty right?! (he is deluding himself, or well, trying not to) After all how would someone as amazing as Nico like-LIKE him?!*

Uh-um *blushes* I'm glad you enjoy my company. I really like you too, you know, you're an amazing person to be around

*(he really thinks that Nico will interpret it as he had interpreted Nico's words, and not find the truth)*

*his eyes fill up he looks like a toddler about to start crying*

but you dont like me in the same way :((

What?

Nico, angel, you think you could be a bit clearer?

*looks down and notices he's crying* Hey- hey- what, what's wrong? Did I say something wrong? I'm sorry. Please, I hate seeing you sad. Please tell me what's wrong.

*His voice is soft, but he is panting slightly from the exertion of the healing magic, and sweat lightly beads his forehead (thought I'd give a description of Will rn)*

*he sighs melodramatically*

you dont LIKE ME the same WAY that I LIKE YOU D:

IN WHAT WAY IS THAT?! WHAT WAY DO YOU LIKE ME?! DO YOU LIKE ME?!

*he is near panicking*

*he sighs in gay irritation and also melancholy victorian child*

you make my heart do odd things and i dont like it and it twists my tummy up and makes me go red and its not fair because you call me all those names and you glow in tje darl and youre just so PRETTY but i cant DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT

wait- *give him a minute, he is exploding* are - are you saying that you like, LIKE-LIKE me?!

As in - more than friends?

*he glares at him before saying sarcastically*

no i actually hate yo- OF COURSE I FUCKING LIKE YOU WILLIAM YOURE PERFECT AND JTS NOT FAIR

perfect- hah *chuckles, a bit manically, shaking his head in bewilderment, and partly because he can't believe his facade has worked so well that Nico fucking di Angelo thinks he's perfect*

*mutters, a bit a faraway tone in his voice* I'm anything, but. I'm so far from it. Not like Lee. Not like Micheal.

...

(He needs a minute, he is VERY overwhelmed, and quite frankly, visibly on the edge of tears)

*nico yanks him down and hugs him feircely*

William Andrew Solace dont you ever say that about yourself ever again you are wonderful and kind and sweet and funny and you care so damn much about everyone around you, youre brothers would be so fucking proud of you okay?

*Will stumbles a bit, not having enough balance from the drainage of using his powers but catches himself, and Nico, who he is still carrying*

*the tears finally make an appearance and his voice wavers*

You- you think so? (my gods he's so vulnerable)

*he frowns*

i dont think so i know so

Right- *still not quite believing it*

Okay- um Nico, can we please talk about my dead brothers later? We kinda have to hurry to infirmary before I pass out.

*kisses Nico's forehead before picking up the pace*

and then youre going to sleep.

*its not a question its a statement*

We'll see. *he is more stubborn, thick-headed and willful (hah) than a mule*

sleep or ill make you.

You can't even walk Angel.

No Underworld powers either, if you summon so much a wishbone, you'll begin to fade.

You can't make me do shit.

Except kiss you

*he smirks*

i think youll find i can be very…. Persuasive

*looks at Nico, and loses his marbles*

I think you'll find, I too can be quite persuasive, though I fear a different action need to be taken here.

*leans down and softly kisses Nico*

*pulls back, flushing in embarrassment*

*swallows, idiot - he thinks, before practically running towards camp*

*nico once again is flabbergasted*

heY WAIT COME BACK YOU CANT DO THAT AND LEAVE YOU MOTHERFUCKER GET BACK HERE RIGHT NOW OR SO HELP ME GOD I WILL GET UP AND GO AFTER YPU AND RIP ALLLL MY STITCHES

Damn- you must be worse than I thought.

Nico, I'm literally carrying you, we're only now entering the camp. If you hadn't realized in our talking we slowed down A LOT Reyna and Cresent are already at camp.

You don't even have stitches yet, but I swear- if you dare rip them like you did after the war- may the gods help you. *his voice goes hotly dangerously low, its his Texan-doctor voice*

fuck you Will if you keep talking like that im afraid ill have to kiss you

Oooh *sarcastic as SHIT* won't that be a shame, oh do save me, form the awful fate of kissing the prettiest angel alive.

*rolls eyes, he's so damn dramatic*

*he sniffs hautily*

fine! Im not going to kiss you until you get at least seven hours of sleep take a day off and eat properly

Awwww- wait-

You put no time zone. Ok, I promise I will take a break and get proper sleep SOON.

BUT

Only if I get kisses.

today and tomorrow or no kisses.

*puts him onto infirmary cot*

Ok, only if I get a kiss now.

*he sighs fondly in exasperation*

fine

*he leans up and kisses him gently before pulling back anf smiling slightly*

now do what i said or that will never happen again.

*grins blindingly, also, my man is glowing 10x brighter than a neon-yellow highlighter*

OK!!!!! :D

thank you.

No worries dear :)

*he blushes* fuck you

*blushes at what he's about to say*

Maybe when we're older dear.

*nico.ex is no longer functioning*

*I'm afraid that we have encountered technical difficulties with Will Solace. He appears to be exploding, and will be back to normal in 3 to 4 business days.*

Will, u better come back here, I'm out of the infirmary

@dr-flipflops

I'm about to shadow travel

@dr-flipflops

*seemingly appears out of nowhere*

Don't you fucking dare.

*goddamn is his voice low and scary, a nearby Ares kid looks at Will at the sound of the tone with wide eyes, letting out a terrified squeak. Shit is serious. Its Will's Texan voice*

Oh fuck, I've done it now (acting) Oh no, I'm fainting

(pretends to faint)

*still in that voice. I'll let y'all know when he stops - it won't be for a while. He is PISSED*

Nice try Cresent.

What in all hell is wrong with you?! What were you thinking? Do you have that big of a desire to kick the bucket?! *sighs, breathing deeply so that he can contain himself, pinches bridge of his nose*

You probably thought you were strong enough right? No. That "strength" was the result of copious amounts of rest. Rest and strength that your body will need to heal, you pretend to faint now, but if you keep moving around, you. Will.

You cannot afford to even walk yet and here you come running through the infirmary where you could slip on any of the mysterious spills, crash into equipment, or collide with a medic or patient. You don't have the balance necessary to stop something as simple as a fall from ending in a fracture. You. Aren't. Strong. Enough. Not yet.

Use your head a little will ya? What would Quinn say? Come on, lemme take you back to ya room.

*oh- his southern accent is SO STRONG*

CRESENT NOW CMON WE GOTTA DO IT

@cresent-solace

WHY ARE YOU OUT OF BED?!

Nico di Angelo- I swear to the gods.

*well heck, heck, he's yelling. The stress of the day is coming back to bite him, and his emotions are crashing around. Everything is too bright and he is overstimulated*

HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN THIS?!

*face of pure anger*

*he flinches slightly and sighs sadly* i am sorry, genuinely, and i’ll go back now just give me a seconf

*he closes his eyes and mutters under his breath, the lights dim slightly and the smell of will’s favourite tea drifts in tje air*

no before you yell, i didnt use my powers i prayed to my dad to use the shadows to dim yje lights, they’re too bright for you right now and there’s your tea in your office too

(ooc: omg, he's so sweet 😭)

*blinks, then swallows*

Right. Thanks.

Now, back. Both of you.

And- I'm sorry for yelling at y'all. I've been running around for hours, and quite frankly, am exhausted. I've also been running the infirmary for a good couple years now, and seeing people deeply care about hurts, even now. Even after everything I've seen. And its so so SO much worse when they don't listen to you and get themselves in unnecessary situations that will only hurt them in the long run and delay their healing.

I don't want to see ANY of the campers in pain, but you're my cousin Cresent, and Nico- I care about you a lot. Like, A LOT. So please, will you please just listen to me. Then, I'll get out of your hair. Promise.

*the deep exhaustion is very clearly present in his voice, and his posture is somewhat slumped, and the bags under his eyes are SO noticeable. Like, much MUCH more that before*

*nico looks at him impossibly sadly*

oh, will, we dont want you out of our hair, we just want you to take a break, you’re 15 and looking after and entire camp of kids but you’re also a kid, and you can’t do everything, you will burnout, you are burning out, and if you don’t get the proper support it can effect you for years will and i wont let that happen, so let chiron take over for today okay? And come back with us and eat and take a nap for gods sake will please *his voice cracks*

I- Nico.

You know I know that. But I have to. Who else is going to do it? Healing is the only thing that I'm good for, and if I can't even do that. I'm no good.

Its my duty.

Besides, no-one here is their actual age. Sure, I'm 15, and technically a kid, but I can handle myself. I too, like all of us demigods unfortunately, have had to grow up too fast. I can do it Nico. I'm this camp's head medic. I need to take of it.

I can't - I can't bear to be useless again- everyone relies on me. *his voice is small, and soft, vulnerable*

william andrew solace i dont know who made you think that you are useless but i will find them and kill them

that is the furthest thing from the truth and who else is going to do it? Chiron yk the famed healer from ages past who is here to keep us safe

i know you can do it but right now? You need a break or you’ll run yourself into the ground, let someone save you for once will please, let me help

and you are so much more than just the camp’s healer, you are wickedly smart and funny and loving and thoughtful and kind and sweet and you’re such a little shit youre the golden retriever and everyone loves you, not because you look after them, but because you’re will, and its wonderful and you better be listenjng to me right now because i dont do heartfelt speeches this is a special occasion,

C’mon carissimo *he holds out his hand* let us help, it doesnt make you weak or useless, it makes you human

Full name huh?

...

*laughs*

You damned hypocrite from heaven, I hope you realize you're parroting me dumbass.

I've been trying to get that through your thick head for MONTHS. Seems it finally worked Mr. I'm-fine-I-don't-need-anyone-no-one-wants-me. Gald you finally realized I want you.

Chiron is too busy, and I just have to do a couple more rounds and check that everyone is stable, then I'll take a break, ok? Pinkie promise.

And its nice that you think all that about me.

even though half of it isn't true

I love your heartfelt speeches though :(

(ooc: just so u guys know, Cresent is silently cowering in a corner, do as u wish with this information)

*looks over at Cresent*

You can't stand up, can you?

*sigh* Oh stop looking like a kicked puppy, here, let me carry you back to bed.

*picks Cresent up*

Nico, I think I might take you up on your offer, you good to walk though? If you need it, you can stay here and I can come carry you after I deal with Cresent.

Nico, it didn't work

@nico-sees-dead-people

its fine hes comjng back after ten minutes and yes will i can walk im nkt an invalid

the plan was more fun than this though

...

Okay, if you say so.

Also, I have no idea what y'all are yapping about.

ur not supposed to

wait-

*sets Cresent down onto her bed*

*thinks back to the shove into the cot*

were- WERE YOU LOT CONSPIRING TO FORCE ME TO TAKE A BREAK?!

What were you going to do? Tape me to the cot?

no? :)

I see you, my father is the god of truth.

Don't lie to me.

fine, yes. But it was for good reason. Nico wants u to rest and I want validation on your relationship

You have it.

And I'm going to rest soon.

that's not what nico told me

*hurt and confused*

what?

he is still very confused on where u 2 stand

oh.

You wanna talk later Neeks?

@nico-sees-dead-people

…….i feel like you’re sad now

i was born in the 1940s will back then no one was together unless tjey were married and gay people werent a thing and idk whays going on but we keep kissing and i confessed while half unconscious and im not unhappy woth tje situation just mildly terrified and also confised

Oh- darling.

This is my fault.

I should've been clearer, I forgot about all that. *tears in eyes* I'm sorry.

Hug?

how js it your fault we just grew up differently thats all

but you will need to sit me down and explain to me what dating and all tjat is bc i dont actually know

and yes i wojld like a hug immediately

*sniffs*

Okay.

*goes over to his cot, climbs in, and hug Nico close*

*whispered* : You wanna talk tomorrow when Cresent isn't here?

*nico cannot function will is so close the homosexual thoughts have taken over gay panic time*

i- uh- you- ye- hnnn

*smiles*

You good darling?

*high pitches* yeAh

*smiles even broader*

Can I kiss you angel? - like, just on the cheek?

*more embarrassing nico noises that are vaguely positive but mainly gay*

Nico?

mhm yes yeah you can yeah

*kisses Nico's cheek*

*Takes his hand, moving his thumb back and forth*

I hope we are clear on one thing, I really, really like you Nico.

*nico shortcifcuits and blurts out tje first yhing yjat comes to mind”

OCTOPUSES HAVE COPPER IN THEIT BLOOD NOT IRON WHICH IS WHY ITS BLUE-

k so i realise why i shouldnt shadowtravel like yhat now uhm

wow im in so much pain?? Ow???

*he’s on tje verge of tears and is talking to hinself*

great well done Nico youve screwed everythung up now and will’s mad at uou for tje sand whyd you have to do tjat jesus

*he winces and looks down, hes bleeding*

oh. Shit. Thats not good

@cresent-solace help? Please?

(Crying, shadow travelled) Nico, where are -

Nico, what happened

shadow travel gone wrong pretty sure tjere was a monster i cant remember but i cant really move and im also bleeding i-

im sorry but i cant promjse ill be okay cresent

(Rambling) No, it's not your fault, I put u on the spot and now ur hurt, and It's all my fault, and I don't even have the energy to shadow travel again so we're stuck here.

(OOC: the wisdom saga is making me sad :( )

@dr-flipflops just in case i dont get a chance to tell you because… well you’ll probably find out soon

im sorry, its not your fault it never is

you are…. Wonderful, in every way, you manage to get a smile on my face despite everything and you work yourself to the bone taking care of everyone

if- if i dont get better from this, promise me youll find someone who takes care of you, and take a fuxking break william okay?

i- *he is crying now*

i love you

NICO!!

Nico, what happened!!? You're clearly not okay. Nico?

*Runs over to a collapsed, sobbing Nico, his brain too wrapped up in his worry for Nico doesn't process the "I love you", running over he holds Nico, wrapping his arms around him a desperate hope to calm Nico down*

Nico, just breathe, alright?

*Takes a hold of Nico's chin and turns it towards him*

Okay, breathe, in and out. Slowly, good. And don't get better from what? *Notices wound*, ...Fuck Nico.

When you live, I promise I'll take a break. You're so strong, I know you'll push through.

Now, please tell me what happened.

*suddenly notices Cresent* @cresent-solace?!

(Crying) I just found him here, and I didn't know what to do, and I couldn't shadow-travel so we were stuck here, and I'm so sorry. Now Nico is bleeding and he's hurt, and it's all my fault

it is not your fault cresent i swear okay? I was just scared and i ran away and that is not on you, youre my sister okay? None of this is your fault

Yes it is, now shut up

uno reverse card

This is no time for games Nico, I am sad and It's staying like that until ur better

well ill have to get better super fast then bc we cant have you being sad now can we sugar

(ooc: when hes delirious he does pull out tje 40-50s nicknames)

Ok, I think you've lost too much blood, Will, what do we do.

@dr-flipflops

Ok, 1. Its not your fault, its mine for pressuring and being mad at two, and 2. No he hasn't lost too much blood, not yet, my healing won't let that happen, Nico's just in a lot of pain. Meaning we have to move fast and make sure the wound isn't jostled too much, lest we tear the skin again. So, I'm going to carry Nico, and Cresent since you're exhausted we're going to have someone else carry you back.

ITS NO ONES FAULT?? ITS THE MONSTERS FAULT?? WHY JS EVERYINR MENTALLY ILL GODS

also im literally fjne it dkesnt even hurt tjay much

First of all, your pain tolerance is insane so your comment is invalid, and you are in need of treatment.

Secondly, let's all bite each other's head's off till the cows come home AFTER I've got you lot stabilized, we can't be worry'n about this now, ok? Y'all got that?

*Will's southern accent comes out A LOT, my boy is stressed*

(OOC: I adore Southern Will, but for the life of me, I don't know what southern slang is and am not very familiar with southern accents, I'm on a different planet here on Australia, sorry to any Texans, please help me)

……fine

Good.

OOC:

Real.

Im right though

Nico, the infirmary is boring

@nico-sees-dead-people

*he groans*

why are the colours loud this is homophobic i hate this its scratchinf my braiiinnnnnnnnn

Why are we stuck here, again

because im gay and ran away and got attacked by a monster and now the light is exploding in my brain

But, why am I here?

because youre sleep deprived severely dehydrated and also passed out multiple times

No, I didn't, did I

no you definitely did

you then woke up delirious from nightmares several times to the point where i sang you to sleep

(ooc: nico singing to his siblings is my favourite thing ever)

(ooc: Nico singing to his siblings is heart and soul)

I see you're awake, Nico. *smiles* That's good.

you heard nothing solace

Right-

*sways a bit on his feet*

You want anything to eat before I check that wound? And Cresent, you don't get out of meals, you need your energy, nutrients are important. And Nico, I present food as a choice, but I will force-feed you if necessary. To heal your body needs energy. Now, *grins devilishly, but the bags under his eyes dim the shine* any preferences?

@cresent-solace

my preference is that you go to sleep and finally let one of the other healers take over because youve been awake for 38 hours straight.

Nah, I'm *blinks a few times* I'm fine. Kayla's off- h=she should enjoy the campfire, it should be starting soon- I'll - sleep...

I'll just finish my duties first, y'know. Nah, I'm fine. Austin isn't back and the most the new campers can do is a splint.

*he mutters under his breath* god i hate doing this

*louder* please will? For me?

ooc: theyre so silly

Hmm? Yeah, yeah, I said I'd eat, right? Didn't I? I did right? I'm not- imagining things again.

*blinks, before straightening up and plastering on a smile*

Its fine Nico, don't worry about it, I'll eat.

*he pouts* i meant eat here with me :(

*blinks*

Oh- yeah, -sure, I could probably do that. I'll just check on the Ares camper, bring food, then eat with you guys - okay?

*he looks pleased and also smug because he knows that he got will to do it*

yes :)

*nods*

cool-

*walks out*

*he yells after him*

ACTUALLY GET YOURSELF A MEAL OR ILL SUMMON MY DEAD MOTHER TO YELL AT YOU IN ITALIAN TILL YOU DO

*whistles, pretending not to hear before poking his head back around*

You know, I wouldn't understand a single word right? *grins and again disappears*

IT WILL STILL BE SCARY MANGIA BENE O TI FORZERO' IL CIBO IN GOLA TI AMO COSÌ TANTO, FOTTUTO IDIOTA

*in a sing-song voice that fades out*

Still don't know what that meannnnss-

IT MEANS FUCK YOU EAT SOMETHING FILLING OR ILL MAKE YOU

(ooc: it actually means EAT PROPERLY OR I WILL FORCE THE FOOD DOWN YOURE THROAT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU FUCKING IDIOT)

(ooc: I used Google Translate :) )

*he does not hear as he is out of the cabin*

*he sighs fondly* idiot

ya, did u two forget I was here

(ooc: got distracted)

wh-WHATTTTT NOOOOOOOOOOO

sure ;)

cresent he kissed me on my mouth like he put his moutj on mine im going to die oh my god

I noticed, I was waiting for u to bring it up

im going to die cresent

does he like me back??! Are we dating?!!! I dont know?!!!

Well there is only one way to know for sure, u have to tell him

I DID TELL HIM

And where was I when this happened

oh thid was when he insisyed on carryinf me back and i was high off of oain killers and i said something about him being way too oretty and tjen confessed

There is no way in HADES that counts

it does too!!

Ok fine, but u still have to sort out what ur status is cause I want to tell EVERYONE the news

you csnt tell anyone cresent thats my job

But u won't give me credit

fine ill give you credit

thanks

i deeply, intensely fear my girlfriend

i said it was my favorite piece of media that i’ve hyperfixated on since the tender age of 12 and have not let go of since. i didnt say it was a Good piece of media

“what do you like about it so much?” the fact that it cocooned me like a tender wool blanket during my vulnerable teenage years. next question

Dialogues to Kick-start your Chapter/Writer's Block

- ashlee

fanfiction truly being the savior for everyones sanity

Meg: The world is literally ending. Apollo:nods solemnly I know. Meg: What do we do? Apollo:pulls out a mirror Fix my hair, obviously.

Memes I wouldn't have understood 5 years ago

You mean V years ago

We can always count on you IV a good pun

I typed this whole thing out on the way home after dropping my dad at the airport and visiting my cousin.

I GOT HOME AT 11:00 so the world has to see this interaction, enjoy

(In a bright room so she can't use her powers) Let me go!!!!!

@nico-sees-dead-people @dr-flipflops @flipflops-n-bones

U know I would love to princess, but if u get in contact with any shadows u'll go to ur dad.

I'll send u to my dad if u don't let me go.

At least wait for ur brother to come back so u can talk to him, please.

(With tears in her eyes) he's not coming back, they're not coming back, he didn't come back!!! (temperature drops by a few degrees)

*nico rushes into thw room*

im sorry im sorry i came as soon as i could

Tell Quinn to let me go!

can you tell me why you’re here first?

Cause they need me, they need me to get out of there, they can't do it on their own

cres, i need you to slow down and explain to me whats happening okay? Youre not making sense right now

U dont remember do, u were to busy worrying about will I was left to deal with my loss all on my own. U were the first person I told, u were there when I found out and u. Don't. Know.

I haven't seen them in 4 years, and now I will never see them again