The air feels electric as the glowing owl appears above you, the unmistakable symbol of Athena. You feel a sudden rush of emotion as the reality settles in—you’ve been claimed. The world around you seems to stand still for a moment as the other campers watch, whispering amongst themselves.

Annabeth steps forward, her eyes wide with a mixture of surprise and something else—recognition, maybe. Her gaze meets yours, and she lets out a quiet laugh, a sound full of disbelief and warmth. “I guess that makes us… half-siblings, huh?” she says, her voice full of wonder, but also something comforting. She moves closer, her hand brushing against yours in a quick, almost unspoken gesture of connection.