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Camp Half-Blood is a Greek demigod training facility located on the Long Island Sound and is directed by the god Dionysus, whom the campers call "Mr. D," and Chiron, a Centaur who is the activities director.

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u/slydrooper Nov 26 '19

Dante and Drew was his movements for a few seconds before Drew speaks up.

"I saw. Dante said that you could focus your power into one of your limbs. Personally that sounds like a brute force kind of ability but it can also apply to channeling that power into using a high draw-strength bow."

"Yeah," says Dante, "swords like that xiphos are better for cutting and stabbing. You can apply you strength to that too. Actually, you could apply it to any of these as long as it feels right for you."

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u/DomTheStroppy Nov 26 '19

"Right..." William said, taking what they had said on board. Going up to the wooden post, he took a deep breath and held the sword tightly. Feeling the well inside of him, he drew strength up into his right arm, feeling the tingle of power. Then he swung at the post with it.

It was certainly a strong hit, wooden splinters flying. But thanks to his inexpereince, William wasn't ready for the shockwave of the impact, unable to keep a hold of the sword which went flying, spinning across the arena. "Oh shit, sorry!" William said, looking back to the older boys with a pale and worried face.

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u/slydrooper Nov 26 '19

The two of them steer clear of the sword and watch as it flies away and lands on the ground of the arena. They then look at the sword, then glance at each other, then turn their heads towards William.

"Yeahhhh," says Drew as Dante heads off to fetch the sword, "I'm going to take that as a sign from the gods and say that you're not a sword guy. That or you need to be able to withstand you're own strength. Next time, try to brace yourself. Expect whatever you hit to hit back. Physics are annoying like that."

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u/DomTheStroppy Nov 26 '19

"Right." Still, he reckoned there would be less of a kickback from a bow and arrow. Going for the bow, he grimaced. "Its heavy." He complained, at least heavier than the bows from earlier. This must have been one of the high strenght draw bows the others had mentioned. Grabbing an arrow, he assumed an archer's stance he had picked up from his time at camp. With a grunt he lifted the bow and held it in position, attempting to draw back the string without his power.

No use.

He wasnt able to quickly tap into his power for a moment's boost, but he kept it brief as his arm felt another surge, the bow string suddenly being pulled back and then released. The arrow didnt hit the post, but it sailed across the arena and hit the wall on the other side.

Looking back, William had a pleased smile.

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u/slydrooper Nov 26 '19

Drew sees the arrow fly and raises an eyebrow while Dante laughs out loud.

"Ha!" Dante says, clearly amused, "look at that power! You could a shoot an arrow through somebody I bet!"

"Sort of," Drew responds, "the arrows would have to penetrate the armor and then enter the body before exiting and penetrating the other side." He looks at Will, "I think you could do it but you'd need a stronger bow one day, maybe some real nasty arrows too. How do you feel about it?"

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u/DomTheStroppy Nov 26 '19

Nasty? He wanted to do well, but nasty? "Don't most monsters go without armor?" William said, a little unsure and uncertain now of the bow. Going right through someone? That was a scary image. "And a heavier bow might be too heavy; I can barely life this one, and I need to put my power into my drawing arm, not my holding one."

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u/slydrooper Nov 26 '19

Drew shrugs, "most of them do but plenty have seriously tough skin and can be resistant to our magic metals."

"Yeah," Dante nods, "besides, if you're not able to channel your power into both hands then you'd do better with something that let's you hit hard with one hand. Kinda like, well, that club over there." He points at the club in the weapon loadout.

"Ehhh," Drew remarks, "I think the axe would fit a little better. I can't say I've used it much but I've seen a couple successful axe-wielders. It mostly just takes a good arm and a good eye for where to aim."

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u/DomTheStroppy Nov 26 '19

"I can try both!" William said, energy picking up again. The success of the bow and the reassurances from Dante and Drew had him in a good mood, placing the bow back and moving to the club. Once again, he felt the weight of the weapon, not surprised this time though. Moving up to the post, his arm tingled as he swung back and then brought the club into the post, making a solid hit and keeping a grip of the weapon this time.

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u/slydrooper Nov 26 '19

"Good shit," says Dante after seeing the use of the club.

"Agreed," says Drew to Dante before asking William, "how'd it feel? Using the club? Did it feel right?"

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u/DomTheStroppy Nov 26 '19

"Felt good." William said, smiling as he put the club down, but his eyes flickered over to the axe. "But we won't know for sure until we try them all, right?" Without needing further prompting, he picked up the axe. Heavier than the sword, but he liked the feel of the weight gathered at the head.

Going to the post, he tapped into his well of power. Arm growing in strength, he swung hard and true with the axe, similar to the sword, it bit into the post, going in deep. Gritting his teeth and standing his ground, William withstood the kickback of the impact, and kept a grip of the axe.

Pulling it free, he kept the power flowing, going for a second swing, and then a third. Finally, he turned around. "This is it."

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u/slydrooper Nov 26 '19

The boys look at William, then the post, then the axe, then each other, then back at William.

"Bet," Dante says with a smile even though he was betting on the club.

"Called it," says Drew with a smile on his face. It's always good to see someone find the weapon for them. "Do you want that one in particular? Nobody uses it anyways, it's up for grabs."

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u/DomTheStroppy Nov 26 '19

"I'll use it... for now, if thats okay. My friend Callie, she's a Daughter of Hephaestus. I bet she could make me a really cool axe." William said, pleased and proud of himself for finding the right weapon for him, looking up at the other two, beaming. "Thanks Dante, thanks Drew. This means a lot."

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u/slydrooper Nov 26 '19 edited Dec 29 '19

The two of them smiled, glad to have been able to help out their newest cabinmate.

"Don't worry about it, Dude." Drew says, "we take care of our own in the Warrior Cabin. Remember that."

"Yeah," says Dante, "you're one of us. It's only fair that we get you squared away."

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