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[The video turns on to show a little girl wearing a jean jacket with some store bought brownies on a plate. She looks a little nervous, but it fades when she smiles at the camera.]

So...I was told there were other gods and demigods here. And if none of you are busy, I'd really like to talk to you? Cause...I only know of gods from history books and stories, but it would be nice to know what actually happened and what was really embellished--cause author's tend to do that.

[And then she remembers the brownies.]

I've got brownies too! So...your time's not wasted or anything.

[Hopefully Grandma Emma won't be upset about this...her granddaughter basically asking to talk to strangers...

But really, what's the harm?

...And hopefully the gods and demigods like chocolate.]

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Sort of. Hyperion Heights was where I was before, but it's a cursed placed. By that, the people are from another world and are cursed, so they don't remember their true selves.

Really?! That's so cool. I think there are spells that help glamour one object to look like another, but Regina would know more about that stuff than me.

Huh, sounds pretty suck-y. Curses are nasty things. I try not to mess with them if I don't have to.

It's cool until the Mist makes it look like I'm fighting a little old lady instead of a harpy. A lot of demigods get in trouble that way.

Yeah, tell me about it. But, my family has dealt with curses before...and they've managed to break them. So... [It should only be a matter of time before this one is broken...but she isn't sure anymore..

Time to focus on the 'Mist' though.]

Okay, yeah, that would look pretty bad. Why would the Mist make a harpy look like an old lady? Don't tell me the 'old lady' had a walker too! That makes it look way worse.

Hopefully it'll be broken soon enough. Your family must be pretty special if they can break curses.

[ a nod. ]

Sometimes! And the Mist works the way it does because a lot of mortals can't handle the idea that the myths and gods are real.

They are special...I mean, my great-grandmother is Snow White. And her husband, my great-grandfather is Prince Charming, and he broke the curse placed on her.

[Just ignore how she doesn't comment on the curse breaking soon.]

Ohhh, that must've looked so bad to a lot of people--especially if they were filming it on their phones. I mean...couldn't the Mist have made a Harpy look like some wild...beast or something? That way you wouldn't get in trouble.

Wait, Snow White, as in from the fairy tales? Are you telling me those are all real?

[ he doesn't look too shocked by this, but he's still a little surprised. he figures that if the gods can exist, it's not too much of a stretch for fairy tale figures to exist too. albeit in a different world. ]

The way the Mist works is that people see what they want to see. That's just how it is.

[Lucy gives Nico a confused look.]

Yes? I thought I told you my mom is Cinderella. You can believe that but not Snow White? [Weird...] Fairy tales are real, that's what I've said from the beginning.

...well that sucks. You can't be a hero if people think you're harming little old ladies with walkers, or kicking puppies--!!

The Mist doesn't make people see you kicking puppies or kittens, right?

I don't think you mentioned it, or I forgot. I've had a long couple of days. [ more like the mun is forgetting but oh well. ] That's still pretty cool, though. But it makes sense in a way. If the gods can exist, why not fairy tales?

Not really. Not unless the mortal really wants to see that. But for the most part, no.

That’s okay. I can remind you as many times if you like. [ Joking there. ] Are you okay? Did something happen?

Good, cause that would really suck.

[ he can't really explain to lucy the struggles he's been having with love. she's too young and it wouldn't be appropriate, so he just shrugs. ]

Long week. I'll be fine, though.

Are you sure? [ She wants to help and she doesn’t like seeing her friends upset. ]

You can have a brownie if you like.

I won't say no to a brownie.

[ he rarely says no to free food. ]

You can two if you like, and I could meet you in the hallway too. [Cause she's gone with him once already, so she's counting Nico as someone Emma would approve of.]

Fair enough. I'll be there in a second.

[ literally, as he steps into a shadow in his room at marco's mansion and arrives in the hallway outside lucy's door. ]

[Lucy waits a few seconds before slowly opening the door to see him out in the hallway. Grinning, she grabs a napkin and gets two brownies for Nico. The door closes behind her, but it's unlocked, so no worries there.]

That is still so cool. But, here you go. [Offers the brownies.]

[ smiling slightly, nico takes the offered brownies, shoving one in his mouth right away as if the chocolate can help him feel better. it doesn't, but it's the thought that counts. ]

'Fanks. These aren't bad.

[Lucy is a smart and perceptive kid. She can still tell there's something wrong, but she mentioned it earlier and he didn't want to talk about it so...

For now, he gets a hug.]

Welcome. I couldn't bake actual brownies, so I went to the store instead.

[ blinking in surprise, nico freezes for a few seconds. the kid is smart and he can't help but feel a surge of affection for her. shoving the other brownie in his mouth, he stuffs the napkin in his pocket and returns the hug. ]

You're a good kid, Lucy. But don't ever fall in love. It's the worst.

[She'll keep hugging Nico as long as he wants. Lucy doesn't like it when her friends as sad...and it reminds her of the hugs her mom and dad used to give her, but she wants to focus on Nico right now.]

I'm 8, I'm not supposed to fall in love except with cute animals or toys.

[She says matter-of-factly, looking up at Nico hoping she got him to crack a smile or laugh.]

[ that does prompt a snort. ]

Keep it that way. Trust me, it's a lot easier.

[Smiling a little more. Good, she wanted to make him laugh a little.]

I'll try, can't promise what will happen when I turn 10, or 13.

[She tilts her head to the side a little.]

If you want to talk about it...I can listen and hug you. Or...we can wait together to see if any other Gods decide to answer.

[They can't really wait in her house because she would need Emma's permission to let him come inside (trying to be respectful and polite), but they can wait in the hallway!]

Or...we could talk about other things.

Ten or thirteen, huh? Hopefully, if you do fall in love then, he or she will love you back.

[ he remembers falling in love at age ten and having his heart broken soon after. he doesn't speak to it though, not wanting to make her as jaded as he is. ]

This is fine. I gotta head to work soon anyway.

I would hope so...but.. [She tilts her head a little.] I think my mom would say I'm a bit too young for that. Think my grandma would agree too.

[Her main job, as she's been told so many times by her mom, was to be a kid, and get good grades in school. That was it.

Her smile wanes a little hearing his has to go to work. It should be expected, but at least they were able to spend time together.]

Well, if you ever want another brownie, let me know. I can set more aside for you.

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