here's the thing: demigods play capture the flag in full battle armor, with real weapons. they play war games with monsters out to kill them. chariot-racing is as much about fending off fellow campers' swords, spears, and greek fire, as keeping their horses moving. even the rock climbing walls at camp half-blood clash together and spew lava. the thrill of the fight flows through their veins like blood.
the fact that quill's this strong doesn't scare him; it galvanizes him. he's been hurt worse playing capture the flag.
he ducks, just barely avoiding her kick, and swings riptide at her leg with the idea of unbalancing her -- getting her to stumble or fall herself, trying to dodge. ]
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[ he says, but he's grinning.
here's the thing: demigods play capture the flag in full battle armor, with real weapons. they play war games with monsters out to kill them. chariot-racing is as much about fending off fellow campers' swords, spears, and greek fire, as keeping their horses moving. even the rock climbing walls at camp half-blood clash together and spew lava. the thrill of the fight flows through their veins like blood.
the fact that quill's this strong doesn't scare him; it galvanizes him. he's been hurt worse playing capture the flag.
he ducks, just barely avoiding her kick, and swings riptide at her leg with the idea of unbalancing her -- getting her to stumble or fall herself, trying to dodge. ]