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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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[worldofourown]

Detention?

[He was the dean of an all-girls boarding school. But this is one practice his institution would never adopt. His smirk widens.]

So you were being punished when you arrived here? Poor little you. It's only going to get worse. Were we perhaps remiss in completing our homework?

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[ethos]

I haven't been to school for months, but if you count being brought here — yeah, probably. Feel free to sound less excited about it.

You wouldn't happen to be a teacher, would you?

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[worldofourown]

Months, you say? Well, well. It seems we have a delinquent on our hands.

[Karl chuckles, his teeth flashing white and sharp.]

I was the chairman of a school, but never a teacher. Didn't have the temperament or patience, I'm afraid.

[Which is just as well, when you're a mad bloodthirsty vampire who enjoys killing schoolgirls.]

Are you all alone, young man? Or have one of the fair City's denizens agreed to help you?

[Please say 'No'. He's hungry and would love a snack xD]

Video; lmao they're natural enemies

[ethos]

[ Riiiiiiiight. ]

Can't say I haven't been called that by the school board before.

[ The bad vibes Percy's getting means that Karl's evil is showing. And people have definitely been helpful, but — ]

I can take care of myself.

[ That's definitely a warning. ]

Video; ain't they? xD

[worldofourown]

[He tilts his head, still smirking his implacable smirk.]

That's heartening to hear. But do let me know, if you require any assistance, young Mr...

[He wants a name for possible future 'encounters':|]

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[ethos]

[ Urgh, smirky authority figures are his least favorite type. ]

I doubt I'll need it, Mr. Chairman. But my name is Percy Jackson.

[ Going to avoid him like the plague. :| ]

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[worldofourown]

~Delighted, Mr. Jackson. I trust your stay in the City will be an interesting one.

[Brash and straightforward? Uh-oh. He already likes you, kid. Be very afraid xD]

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[ethos]

[ Fff he hopes not, even if he knows that's wishful thinking. He says nothing, but his face spazzes at the screen in a no thanks sort of way. ]