Minutes later, Annabeth, Chiron, Percy, Clarisse, Eirene, Dionysus and the Stoll brothers had gathered in the big house. On other circumstances the Stoll Brothers wouldn't be called to council meetings, but because of this particular occasion they were called. Chiron and Dionysus were seated, and everyone else was standing up; encircling them. Eirene felt a few curious glances at her but brushed them off and focused on the upcoming conversation.

But there was utter silence and even less movement until finally Clarisse spoke up.

"It's about Dennis, isn't?"

Annabeth nodded and the Stoll brothers perked up.

"Eirene here said that she'd met him before, while she was on the run." Annabeth gave Eirene a coaxing look.

Wanting to speak up before she was forced to, she stepped forward and nodded. "About a year ago, he was stationed in an abandon warehouse next to a bakery. He said something about the building being 'sealed off' so anything or anyone who wasn't a demigod couldn't see it."

"A sealed off building? I've never heard of the works." Connor said.

Dionysus grunted, rolling his eyes. "There are many places that are sealed off to mortals and monsters alike. For example: Camp Half-blood."

"Then someone should get to work renewing those seals; I can count of both my hands how many times we've been attacked or had a mortal intrude into our space; Rachel would be a good example."

Chiron seemed to be lost in a world of his own when Eirene glanced at him; he was staring very hard on a spot behind her. Finally their eyes met.

"What else did you two converse about?" He asked.

"Um, really casual stuff at first, food, sleeping, clothing, then it got deeper when I asked how he found such a building. I recall him saying he 'acquired it through some special services.' Then he asked me to stay."

"Stay? With him?" Percy asked.

"He said that he understood what it was like to be a nomad; to be a burden to others. And that he was giving me a way out. He also mentioned something about being lonely."

"I call bullshit on the lonely part. Dennis was just a big flirt." Travis snorted. Connor snickered, which made Eirene think of all the adventures Dennis must've have had with these two. She remembered how the cabinet went silent when his name was mentioned, and how fondly everyone remembered him. He was a hero among those sorts, but it seems in his absence he has become an anomaly. And that also makes Eirene think of the many others that may have crossed his path. Did he also offer them a way out? Say he was lonely?

Chiron cut him a curt glance. "Language, Travis."

But Percy seemed to be contemplating something. "I just have one question: Why is it important that we find him? We have hundreds other demigods that just seemed like they dropped off the face of the earth when they left camp. Why is he special?"

"Because he isn't a demigod,"

All heads turned to Eirene, and she wondered if it was wrong for her to speak without Annabeth's lead. But no one seemed to be stopping her; they all just looked lost for words. The Stoll brothers looked outraged.

"What do you mean, he isn't a demigod? Of course he's a demigod! Everyone here is!" Connor seemed to yell. Eirene felt herself shrink, she understood why he was yelling at her; she had just inferred that a close friend of his was lying about their entire life; but felt small compared to his tall stature. Though, she needed to stop shrinking back when someone towered over her. Maybe in this instance, the only way Connor would believe her is if she stands her ground and tells him the truth.

"Earlier today during a game of monster hunting, a Kobalos said something to me. He asked if I could take him to the Hermes cabin, because a false camper had stolen something from him."

She let that sink in a bit, and saw facial expression change on their faces. But still, Travis insisted. "That still doesn't prove that it's him."

"No it doesn't, but the facts do." Clarisse countered. She cleared her throat and crossed her legs. "Never claimed; everyone is claimed, thanks to Kelp Head over here. Not ADHD; can't read the Greek or Latin language; Never showing talent in anything other than sports, and he was never issued a satyr. Everyone is issued a satyr."

"But…That's…" The Stoll brothers struggled for words, but never seemed to find any. Not only were they rendered speechless, but Eirene knew they were being convinced.

"So you're telling me," Percy started, ruffling his hair frustratingly. "That Dennis is out there with the secrets of Camp Half-blood doing Zeus knows what with some stolen Kobalos treasure?" He turned to Chiron, "We have to stop him."

"We don't know that he's doing anything," Connor protested, still defensive. Clarisse yelled out a long, irritated sigh and stood up. She walked across the room to where Connor stood and grabbed a handful of his shirt.

"Look here, messenger boy. We know that you and Walker used to be buddy-buddy back in the old days, but you're going to have to stop being so thick and realize that you were just collateral damage in the way of what he wanted. And you," She turned to Travis and pointed a finger accusingly. "Not everyone who steals with you and plays with you is your friend. I'd think with past experiences, you'd both know that by now."

"Clarisse," Annabeth warned. Percy gave Annabeth a wary look, one Eirene could've sworn was of jealously, but it vanished as soon as it had appeared. Clarisse let go of Connor's shirt and stepped back, returning to her seat. The air was tense with past memories of betrayal and darker days, and Eirene knew exactly what they were all thinking. Luke Castellan: The fallen hero.

"Eirene,"

Her head shot up to see that it was Chiron who addressed her. Yanking on her shirt absentmindedly, she answered. "Yes, sir?"

"We know that you are only hours new to this camp and we are abundantly grateful of the valuable information you have provided us today. It would be a crime to ask for anymore but I'm afraid we must do so."

"Thank you sir, but it really is no trouble. I'd be…I'd be honoured to help." They had already done so much for her, how could she refuse? Taking her into this camp and giving her a home was enough for Eirene to be eternally grateful, she'd help them with anything.

Chiron smiled, obviously pleased. "There will be a quest issued for the capture and return of Dennis Walker. Your participation is mandatory for such a thing. In fact…I'd like it very much if you were to lead the quest."

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