This Is So Based Oml. Let's PLEASE Put Our Thinking Caps On.

This is so based oml. Let's PLEASE put our thinking caps on.

I think that way too many people gloss over the reason why exactly those 6 men were such a big deal and a last straw for the crew and Eurylychous. Up to this point Odysseus made mistakes, yes, and people died because of them but never before has Odysseus made such a deliberate sacrifice.

Before this, he was still their Capitan - a bit arrogant, too prone to playing into Gods' Games and with a damnation right on his heels - but still on their side. Not to mention that this saga happens SO soon after Circe Saga, where he CAME BACK for them, put himself in grave danger and risked his return home to save THEM. Since the wind bag fuck up, this crew must have regained so much trust in him, Eurylychous must have felt so indebted and plagued by his own guilt because of his actions in Ocean Saga and Circe Saga. Because despite their doubts and question of How Much Longer Till His Luck Runs Out, their Capitan still came and saved them.

And then the Different Beast happens and it's ruthless and cruel but it's against their enemies, it feels like protection, no doubt. It's their Capitan making sure that they can make it home, that no other monster will follow them and make it impossible.

But then the Scylla happens and it never has been more clearer than there. Eurylychous would not be that furious if he didn't realize and he IS a second-in-command, he is not stupid. Six men who held the torches died and it was by Odysseus' order. This is no longer slaying every foe on the way home, this is Odysseus willing to sacrifice even them. Is it the same capitan who came back for them on Circe's island, is the same who always did everything he could to make sure they all made it back? How Are They Supposed To Trust Him Now?

This situation is so fucked and both sides have their point, I'm so sick of seeing posts putting the full blame on either side. They are all human and stressed and they don't know what to trust, what to do to come back home - and the worst part of it all, they probably never stood a chance.

After all, Zeus has already said they The Blood On Your Hands Is Something You Can't Lose, All You Can Choose Is Whose.

I really gotta reread this series, it's like my roots.

You know what's so great? Ares is well known as a huge asshole rule breaker/criminal. But he is SO in tune with people's emotions and is so seamlessly good at comforting/helping control the environment to be comfortable for Gregor. But where would someone naturally aggressive and abrasive like Ares learn that let alone have it become second nature?.. Well. He was bonded to a heavily traumatized/fear driven teenager.

I like to think Ares learned it when dealing with Henry. They wouldn't be the type to show weakness in front of anyone. No tears, no fear, no distress. But Ares learned to pick up on it and how to be strong for him in a different way than just flying fast and beating people up. He showed Henry his hideout so the poor kid could get some space.

How long did you think Henry was working for Gorger? Was Ares his safe place for a bit? Did they get along as equals before Henry got nastier or was he just like that? When did Henry start leaving Ares out of things and ordering him around more, or was that always how it was?.. Did they bond before or after Henry's parent's death?

Was Henry shallow before and picked Ares because they'd help him be a brat and win batball games and make him look cool? Or did Henry latch onto him because he felt safe flying with him. That Ares could protect him? Like how Luxa flew with Aurora because she didn't feel safe on he ground. Did Aurora tire in the beginning and Ares would fly with her too? A broader back for the nine year old to fall asleep on? Did Henry not like the ground for a long time either? Is that why those two flew so seamlessly even compared to other bonds we see except Luxa and Aurora?

Jason is oddly really good at drawing. Leo is too but for him it's more about blueprints and such.

Jason: They didn't have therapy when i was a kid

Thalia, dragging him to a therapist: That much is obvious

Leo makes random gifts for his friends. He's not the best at talking about his emotions and how he feels but he's good at making things. Whenever his friends have a problem, he immediately starts working on something that can fix it. It doesn't matter if it's a really small problem he'll still try to make something.

Piper often takes Leos on a drive and then leaves him at the gas station when he gets annoying. It's happened enough that Leo has just started standing there still until Piper comes back and gets him.