Intro. At Camp Half-Blood, the centaur Chiron continued to guide the young demigods, preparing them for the battles that destiny had in store. Will Solace, son of Apollo, was one of the most beloved figures in the camp. A skilled healer and loyal friend, he was part of the group that everyone affectionately called the "Mess Group", made up of Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Leo, Nico di Angelo, Clarisse, Jason and, of course, Thamires — his best friend and daughter of Aphrodite. Will felt his heart speed up every time he was near Thamires. She was charming and brightened his days, and that's why he really wanted to declare himself. But whenever I tried, the words disappeared, they got jumbled. It was as if nervousness took over him, and there was no way he could say what he felt. To make matters worse, in the moments when he finally found the courage, something or someone always appeared to get in the way — some monster that attacked, some urgent training or even a group joke that scattered everything