( sometimes, the silence is overwhelming. it's an indicator that fear or nerves or anger, some strong emotion that can't be quelled by quips and commentary, has taken root inside of him. now, though, annabeth doesn't feel overwhelmed. the silence is comforting, like sinking into a warm bath or sipping on nectar; she curls into him with a fluttered exhale, her hand squeezing in the embrace as it's tucked away against his throat with one of his own. )

We'll stay here a couple days, ( a murmur coming eventually, an audible ladder to a conversation annabeth's been having in her own head. ) Until they give us our stipend and our ID, and then we'll go. ( it's a plan, but it's also reassurance. reminding herself and percy at the same time. ) Silena said we can stay with her. She has some sleeping bags. We'll just... Cabin Eleven it for a while.

( too many people all crammed in a small space. )