only when bloody and bruised Percy Jackson stepped foot back into camp, felt the demigod he could finally breathe again. his quest had been challenging and punishing, having him go far and beyond to help the gods. again.

he was tired, and he was frustrated, but more so than not was he just so damn happy to see you...

and you must've been so worried. he can tell by the way you're pacing in front of his cabin, waiting and hoping that he'll come back soon. and that he was alive and well and ― "gods, i've missed you so much," the words leave him in a breathless sigh.

he was just so relieved to be back home.