[ the delight of being called cool is always an instant mood boost, even when and especially it comes from percy, despite knowing how much he cheers her on when it comes to this stuff. she does feel pretty proud of herself too, even if it's just a smaller spell - but she's never had any sort of inherent magic that way, like other demigods. ]
[ but he gives his happy birthday, and her smiles softens. she thinks for a moment, then leans in to blow out the candle - i wish percy and i could just be safe - then reaches out to take it back from him. just because she loves that he made it doesn't mean she isn't going to eat it. ]
[ only before she moves to take a bite, he apologizes, and her gaze zips back up to his face. ]
Probably not as dumb as what I thought. [ she's still a little worried, honestly, but it's been tempered by the cupcake. ] I... I didn't think you wanted to see me.
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[ but he gives his happy birthday, and her smiles softens. she thinks for a moment, then leans in to blow out the candle - i wish percy and i could just be safe - then reaches out to take it back from him. just because she loves that he made it doesn't mean she isn't going to eat it. ]
[ only before she moves to take a bite, he apologizes, and her gaze zips back up to his face. ]
Probably not as dumb as what I thought. [ she's still a little worried, honestly, but it's been tempered by the cupcake. ] I... I didn't think you wanted to see me.