paradox. | caleo (calypso x leo valdez)/heroes of olmypus agent au

// chap. 5

"Travis, where did you get all that money from?" Travis was holding up two stacks of cash, grinning like a maniac.

"Turns out, people play for stuffed animals in casinos. " Travis set the stacks down. "Who knew that prank would benefit me that much?"

Calypso shook her head. "And you went back there? How much is that anyways?"

"$50,000."

Calypso's eyes went wide. "That's $50,000?"

Travis rolled his eyes. "Yeah, it is. Now all we need is for someone to go down there and bail out Nico."

"I'll do it." Everyone turned to Calypso. "I can find a way out."

"You guys do realize we've taken enough risks, right?" Annabeth said.

"It'll be fine!"

"Nico said the same thing!"

"Guys," Piper interrupted. "As much as I hate to say this, maybe she we should let Calypso go. She might be able to negotiate or if she needs to, find her way out."

"So can I?" Calypso asked.

Annabeth thought for a moment. "Fine."

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"They're gonna lock you up for sure. Oh, especially with Luke's new promotion..." Leo could feel her pout into his chest.

"Thanks for being so optimistic."

"I'm serious, Calypso. You really wanna take that risk?"

Calypso sat up. "Oh, now I'm the one who has to be worried about taking risks?"

"You could literally be thrown back in. You know they won't let you out."

"Yeah, but I could sneak out."

Leo shook his head. "No, no, no-"

"Leo-"

"You just sat here and told me that you plan on sneaking out of prison! What am I supposed to do with that information?"

".... Help me?"

"Oh my gosh." Leo sat up too, forcing Calypso to get off of his legs and sit next to him.

"If you don't want to just say no and I'll figure something out myself."

"I would help you if things weren't like they are, Cal."

"But this is the situation we're in, Leo! You don't have to hep me if you don't want to."

"I'll help you in any way I can but I won't 'break you out'. Alright?"

"Yeah, alright." Calypso pulled her feet to her chest and leaned into Leo's side.

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Calypso strolled into the front room chewing gum and applying another layer of lipgloss. She had on sunglasses, a hoodie and jeans, and a pair of sneakers. She knocked on the glass that the receptionist was sitting at.

"Hello!" The lady at the desk said. Calypso looked down at her name tag and saw it said 'Mellie Hedge'. "How can I help you, dear?"

"Hey! I'm here to get my friend out of here. We've already handled all the bailing business. Nico Di Angelo?"

Mellie nodded slowly. "Your friend?"