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[ethos]

[ Crash landings in random cities that don't exist on any map — all in all, it's not something Percy's entirely unfamiliar with. It really could've been a lot worse. He's still not exactly happy about it, not least because he's wearing a ridiculous bed sheet-turned-toga and purple cape. This would've looked weird, if there were any people out here to appreciate it. At least his brain seems mostly in check this time.

So, City, say hello to a peeved-off son of Poseidon. He's been walking the desert, trying to find signs of A.) donut shops B.) suspicious bag ladies or C.) water. The network device isn't on that list, but he'll take what he can get: ]

Let me guess. Arizona? New Mexico?

[ He doesn't sound like he believes either. ]

Yeah... If this is another test, I'm pretty sure I'm bombing it.

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[ethos]

[ hit whats ]

Don't worry, I won't. Is that what you got grounded for?

[inmyothertights]

Nooooo...I got grounded for way more complicated stuff. Stuff like being part of a nationwide battle for citizen's rights.

I mean, technically. Anyway.

Hi, I'm Billy Kaplan, and normally this place is not a desert.

[ethos]

I'd say that's a pretty good reason.

I'm Percy Jackson. And that's... reassuring. But it looks like it's been like this for a while.

[inmyothertights]

That's what I said! But my parents didn't really like the 'got arrested' part so there I was.

About two weeks, which is 13 days longer than these things usually last.

[ethos]

It happens.

Huh. Things like this—?

[inmyothertights]

Usually every few days there's a curse. They make you do things you would normally never do.

Like...I don't know. Turn into a cat? A girl? Gives you superpowers? Or sometimes they turn the City into other stuff. This one....is a little different. Usually they last one day, occasionally 2.

[ethos]

[ A girl? ]

Seriously? What's the point?

[inmyothertights]

Dude, if I had any idea at all, I would tell you. But mostly, I don't know.

[ethos]

Yeah. Thanks anyway.

[inmyothertights]

Sure thing.

[There is a careful pause.......]

Sorry that this blows so bad.

[ethos]

Hey, man, it's definitely not your fault. Besides, it's not like I'm alone in this. I'm sure there'll be a way out of here eventually.

[inmyothertights]

Are you in the middle of the desert? Like totally in the middle, no weird tent city in sight?

[ethos]

Yeah, I think so. Is there supposed to be a weird tent city nearby?

[ He doesn't have a portable GPS this time so :( ]

[inmyothertights]

Yep.

Need a pickup?

[ethos]

Thanks, I should be all right. And if there's anyone who really needs it, you're in a better position to help them than I would be.

[inmyothertights]

Well...okay, yeah, if you're sure. There are monsters out there, though.

[ethos]

Fighting monsters is pretty much my life story. Can everyone here see them?

[inmyothertights]

They're not exactly invisibl--

[Wait what]

Life story? Superhero?

[P A U S E]

You're not Spiderman, are you?

LMFAO GOD I WISH

[ethos]

Spiderman?

[ BLANK LOOK because he's busy imagining himself running around in tights instead of a dumb purple cape for a second there. Also is kind of weirded out when that doesn't sound much worse. ]

No, but apparently Captain America is around here somewhere. Do a lot of guys in costume show up here or something?

More like Namor

[inmyothertights]

Oh, um, Bucky's here too. And Iron Man? And Thor and Loki and Sif. And uh.

The Young Avengers.

/looked namor up HAHA YEAH BASICALLY minus tights

[ethos]

[ That's the second person treating the whole thing like they think it's for real. Then again, if Achilles and Hercules and the Greek gods are real, then maaaaybe it's possible these guys are too. ]

I'll take that as a yes.

[ Also that is really kind of cool. Iron Man and Thor sound familiar, but he's never really had the spare change to buy comics... ]

Does everyone have their superpowers here?

[inmyothertights]

Not everyone. I mean, I do, but I'd say...probably like, forty percent of the population? Give or take?

[ethos]

And there's nothing hiding the fact from the people who don't have powers? No secret identity type things?

[inmyothertights]

Back home, there is but here? I guess people figure, why bother?

[ethos]

Yeah... still must be kind of strange if you're used to keeping so much under wraps.