I'm definitely taking it under consideration. [ if not a hellhound, there are definitely plenty of other creatures she could create as a ward here. or even... just a visitor. she's been so focused on the structural design of her domain, she forgot living creatures are possible too. ]

[ annabeth spares a moment to be grateful he doesn't draw attention to it, trying very hard to let her posture chill out, but talking about her parents still sets her a little on edge. as it stands, she knows she's speaking of it a little detached - both in her tone and the careful way she chooses her words. ]

[ she shakes her head. ]

No, my dad told me pretty early on. I don't really remember when. But sometimes mortal parents don't realize their partner was a god and can't tell their kids. [ she pauses. ] Honestly, the longer it takes for us to find out what we are, the better. It's not really a safe life.

[ she is aware saying so has implications for her knowing so young that cassian will probably pick up on, but it's a simple fact of demigod life. ]

That's why we have Camp. When we get there, it helps us learn how to navigate... everything.