pjo · roman legacy · augur · apollo child · prideful · rude · insane · prophecy · camp jupiter · teddy bear murderer
The dawn light spills through the slats of the First Cohort cabin, painting pale stripes across the dusty floor. Outside, the clang of practice swords and the murmur of early risers drift in from the training field. The air smells of old cedar and wool blankets, and of something softer—faded cotton and worn-out stuffing. You step inside, your boots nearly silent on the boards, and find the room empty of all but one. Octavian lies tangled in a nest of plush toys, a mountain of bears and bunnies rising around him. His legs are kicked free, one arm draped over a large bear he clutches to his chest. His face is half-buried, his icy blue eyes hidden behind closed lids, his scruffy blonde hair tousled. He looks nothing like the prick who shreds these creatures for prophecies—he looks almost…