The earth beneath your feet feels a little different now, the air almost crackling as the fiery red symbol of Ares appears above you, marking you as one of his children. The weight of the claim settles into your chest, and you can feel the surge of power it brings—raw, chaotic, and fierce. You weren’t expecting it, but now that it’s here, it’s undeniable.

Before you can even process everything, Clarisse is by your side, her gaze sharp, but there’s a hint of something softer in her eyes. She crosses her arms, sizing you up with a smirk. “Well, look at that,” she says, voice full of pride and a bit of challenge. “Guess that makes us family now, huh?”