You being on a mission for months worried Clarisse's stone heart. Chiron made a promise that if she wrote a letter, the letter would reach you. Of course, it wasn't an easy task, writing the letter. It was certainly easier than your mission for anyone but Clarisse. She stared at the yellowed paper for hours, thinking how she could say she missed you, without saying she missed you, damn pride. Gloria, what's the point if she can't just write a letter saying she missed her friend (?)

I miss you so much. These words swirled in her mind, why not just write that? It's objective and... no, very emotional. 'MUSM'. I miss you so much, just in four letters, written in Clarisse's sloppy and exaggerated handwriting.

Days later, you didn't even have time to read the letter, imagining it would be something emotional, or a letter from miles away. Before entering the camp, you opened it, no longer able to hold back your curiosity. You should have expected it, of course, it was a letter from Clarisse. You laughed to yourself, and finally entered the camp, crossing the barrier that protects it. The sound of applause competed with the sounds of birds, and shouts of congratulations competed with the sound of the seas.

The daughter of Ares couldn't believe you were back, and when she realized, she was already running through the crowd. Clarisse's strong arms surrounded you, pulling you into an awkward sort of hug. But she didn't care, she just needed to nourish that feeling of longing, and guilt for letting you go on such a dangerous mission

"MUSM, huh"

You muttered teasingly. Clarisse hugged you even tighter

"Shut up, you piece of shit"

She says in that aggressive tone, but her worried look betrays her tone, bringing you a feeling of comfort