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[flared]

[So, this week is shaping up to be a barrel of laughs, isn't it? And Axel intends to take full advantage of it.

Never mind that this could come around full circle to bite him in the ass later. With the SFC turned on he shows up, grinning with his head rested in his hand.

Hello, Vatheon.]

Let's play a game. A bonding exercise, if you will. I figure it'll lift everyone's spirits a little.

On a scale from 1 to 10, let's tell each other how attractive we think we are. Then we'll take turns explaining why. Sound good?

(( ooc: Threadjacking is totally cool, btw ))

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[ex_knowledge575]

[ Annabeth knows that smug bastard look. She's seen something close to it on her own face enough time.

And then something weird happens.

Annabeth actually smiles at him. A proper, genuine smile. ]

Bastard.

[flared]

[With that he winks at her then folds his hands behind his head. Yeah, he's a bastard, he knows it, and he's not afraid to show it.]

I'll take that as a compliment.

[ex_knowledge575]

You would. [ You should. It's exactly how she means it and she doesn't bother to insult people unless they actually catch her notice. ]

You know, mister seven, I don't think we've ever formally introduced ourselves.

[flared]

[Mister seven, huh. Axel chuckles. He likes her attitude.]

No, I don't believe we did.

The name's Axel. Got it memorized?

[ex_knowledge575]

[ Sorry she's a bit of hard work at first. Who'da thought a curse would break down her walls like that? ]

Heh. Sure thing, Axel. I'm Annabeth. Who are you when you're in your own world?

[flared]

Who am I? That depends. But from the time I was brought her, most would've called me a traitor.

[ex_knowledge575]

[ Annabeth frowns thoughtfully, nodding. ] Well that's not exactly what I expected to hear.

[flared]

Do you think any less of me now?

[ex_knowledge575]

I always withhold judgement until I know all sides of a story.

[flared]

And that's why you'd probably make a good investigator. I outta watch out for you so you don't spoil too many of my surprises.

[ex_knowledge575]

Research is one of my specialties. Goddess-given gift, you might say. You better watch out, never know what stuff I might uncover.

[flared]

Just for that I'm gonna try and hide just about everything from you now.

[ex_knowledge575]

Bring it! It's my trade off for not being able to wield stuff like water or fire, like your fire bro there.

[flared]

So you don't have any fancy powers?

[ex_knowledge575]

Heh. Nope not exactly. My mother is Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, battle strategy and handicrafts. So I wouldn't advise attempting to beat me at chess. Or, you know, sparring with me.

[ Annabeth's powers are all of the mind, which is as sharp as a sword. ]

[flared]

Never heard of her.

[Axel, your tactlessness is showing. Again.]

But you can fight well?

[ex_knowledge575]

[ Annabeth just raises an eyebrow, smiling a crooked smile. She can appreciate bluntness. ]

Sure can. Both hand to hand and with weapons. How about yourself?

[flared]

Oh, I know a thing or two, sure.

[Said as he crosses his arms then brings a hand up to "examine" his nails. Yeah, he's wearing gloves, but shhh.]

[ex_knowledge575]

I see. You should show me sometime. I'll go easy on you.

[ That last, unwise taunt is courtesy of the truth curse. ]

[flared]

Sure, but don't expect me to go easy on you.

[ex_knowledge575]

Wouldn't dream of it.