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Max was quiet as Chiron spoke with Lucas, watching as the boy disappeared to find out his destiny. She was finding it quite hard to understand why they had been selected to accompany Lucas on his quest. They were all so young, and it would have made more sense to send a couple of older more experienced demi-gods out with Lucas. Perhaps it was because he had not had enough time to meet other demi-gods that could have been chosen.
"I think you got the record for the quickest quest assignment after joining camp," She said as the group disbanded back to their cabins. They were told to get well rested for their adventure, but Max doubted that anyone was going to get a good night's sleep tonight.

When she got back to the Apollo cabin, she was glad to find some thoughtful soul had picked up her bow and left it at the end of her bed. At least she wouldn't have that on her mind throughout the night. The next port of call was to have her foot seen to. One of the older Apollo's children sat with her on her bed, her injured foot sat on the older girl's lap as she used her powers of healing to ease the pain in Max's ankle.
"It's not a major sprain. You'll be back to normal in the morning." The older girl, Nym, told her with a smile. Max gave a weary smile in return, "What did Chiron want with you and those boys?" Nym asked, noticing Max's unease. The younger girl sighed heavily before explaining what had happened in the big house. When the story was told, Nym finished her healing as quickly as possible, and ushering Max to bed. She would need as much rest as possible, even if she could not sleep properly.

Max awoke with the sunrise, shuffling round the cabin as quietly as possible as she washed, dressed and tried to pack as many essentials as possible into a small messenger bag. She looked similar to the day before, just not as dishevelled. While was still asleep, Nym had left an assortment of healing items by Max's bed. Max was trying to learn how to heal like the other children, but she was not good at it yet. She was grateful that there were some items to take away with her, as she had a feeling they would all come to good use at some point in their journey. There was only enough room for a spare change of clothes. When packed and ready, Max emerged from the cabin the bag over one shoulder, her quiver on her back and her bow in hand, meeting Nym by the pathway as she returned from an early hunt.
"Good luck," The older girl said, unable to stop herself from bringing Max into a hug. Nym had taken Max under her wing when she joined the camp, and now was sad to see her go out on a quest while she was still so small. "I'll be seeing you soon!" She said, giving Max a confidence boost before letting her go.

Max nodded a little, murmuring her thanks to the older girl before they parted ways. She made her way up the hill to meet the two boys already there, fiddling with the zip of her black hoodie as she fought the last of her nerves. She would be fine once they got going, it was just the thought of it all that made her uneasy. She looked up from where she was walking as she reached the top of the hill, trying to mask her nerves with a small smile as she approached the small gathering. She wasn't exactly sure what to say in a situation like this.