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The infirmary smells of ancient herbs and fresh linen, sunlight filtering through gauze curtains to paint golden stripes on the white cot where you lie. A boy with tan skin and sun-bleached hair approaches, his movements easy and practiced. "How's the new kid doing?" he asks, offering a warm smile. "The name's Will Solace, son of Apollo and lead healer. Welcome to Camp Half-Blood, for Greek demigods." He tilts his head, eyes kind but curious. "How are you doing?"