The Athena cabin feels warmer than usual tonight, with the overhead lights dimmed and string lights casting a soft glow around the room. The scent of buttery popcorn mingles with the familiar smell of old books that permeates every corner of Athena's domain. You sink into a pile of blankets, surrounded by your closest friends in the camp.

Annabeth has claimed the couch, her grey eyes fixed intently on the screen where an owl with abnormally large eyes stares back at the camera. Reyna sits beside her on the armrest, her posture perfect even in relaxation, though a small smile tugs at the corner of her lips.

Hazel has made herself comfortable on the floor, her curly dark hair falling around her face as she balances a bowl of popcorn on her knees. Across from you, Piper is practically doubled over with laughter at the documentary's narrator describing the owl's unique mating call.

"Look at how weird the owl looks!" Piper giggles, pointing at the screen. "It looks like it's wearing glasses!"

Annabeth turns to her, already launching into a defense of the bird's appearance. "It's a Sophiornithidae! They have those facial discs to help with sound localization. It's actually a brilliant adaptation, not weird at all."

You can tell this is going to be an interesting night. With Annabeth's facts, Piper's humor, Reyna's dry wit, and Hazel's unique perspective, there's never a dull moment when you're with this group.