[ for annabeth, all of seven and living in a cycle of people who wove in and out of her life, the ability to create a structure capable of giving her a real home stuck with her. it's partially what she's attempting here and now in the horizon, trying to figure out what a home is supposed to look like, though she doesn't quite realize it yet. ]

[ plus, she's just a fucking nerd with a giant ego. she really does want to leave a mark on her world. to prove she's important. ]

I can always make him some friends. Camp Half-Blood's still missing some of its more friendly creatures here. [ like pegasi. ]

I have a question. About your name. [ it seems like it comes out of nowhere, but it's been lingering in the back of her head, waiting for the opportunity to pop out. this might not be the right opportunity but her adhd says otherwise. ]