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[HELLO, TURTLEITES. There is a lanky boy with a streak of oil on one cheek grinning dumbly at all of you.]

Hello, citizens of the turtle! Salutations and stuff, or whatever! [And he gives a stupid, dorky salute, his voice mockingly imitating the tone of someone giving a formal address to the adoring masses.] It has come to my attention that people have been concerned about my well-being during my hamster state, and I would like to assure everyone that I am completely fine.

[And he drops the formal tone as he waves a hand dismissively in the air.] But really, I've been in worse situations, and some jerks do a lot more than turn other guys into hamsters. [Like burn their moms accidentally. But if the issue about people labeling someone else as dangerous because of their powers is getting to him, he's not showing it.] Besides, as much as I hate to admit it, it was an okay prank.

[A pause, before an impish grin forms on his face.] And it's not like I'm going down without a fight, Sadie. Because it is on. [The teasing tone on his voice says he's joking, though... probably.]

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Uh... [In what is a stark contrast to his cheery, carefree demeanor in his public post, he looks really awkward this time, with a hand rubbing the back of his head and his eyes cast to one side.]

So bros, [Yes Piper you are a bro too deal with it] hypothetical question: if a girl you kind of really like asks you out on a date, how do you... [And now both hands are making vague, circular gestures like he's trying to catch the words in the air.] you know. Go about it?

[His face is a bright shade of red, and he looks like he's about to panic, really.]

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[Piper shrugs.] I don't know. Jason and I just hang out. We eat and talk about whatever, and... You know. [Whoops, blushing now.]

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['you know'? not sure if want to puke or be jealous tease or] ...whoa, TMI, Piper.

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[Red red red.] Sorry! I just, you asked... Look. You just act normally, I think. She already likes you, right? So don't be someone else.

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[YEAH JUST. gonna be avoiding that topic. w/c is kind of hilarious because he won't stop teasing percy and annabeth about it but you know. Valdez logic!]

I know I'm already pretty awesome, but... Well, you're sure, right?

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I'm absolutely sure, Leo. [She might be doing just a tiny bit of charmspeaking now. Just to make him feel more calm.] You're going to do great and have a nice time.

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[Aah, charmspeak. Suddenly he totally believes he can do everything right!] Right, I'm going to do great and have a nice time. Thanks, man. That helps a lot.

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[Works 90% of the time, aw yes. And it's just enough to make him feel confident for a little bit. Bro needs to have some fun.] I'm glad. Just... Don't worry, okay? The hard part is already over.

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[Ty ty Piper you are the best. ;u;] I will try my best, Miss Supermodel. [And a dorky thumbs-up with both hands go here, sob. But at least he's joking around again? Progress!]

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[Rolling her eyes.] Don't call me that.

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Well I got to call you something, Child of the Hottest Goddess to Ever Have Godess...ed. [He looks kind of confused about words for a while before he shrugs it of and flashes her a teasing grin.]

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How about, oh I don't know, Piper? [Oh Leo, you precious child.]

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[LONG, THOUGHTFUL PAUSE...]

Nah, I think I'm calling you Miss Supermodel.

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You know what I can do with charmspeak, right?

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[whoa hands totally going up in surrender!] Sorry, Ma'am Piper, Ma'am!