The Break

Explain

Thalia

Reyna

Each one was brought in alone for privacy. We asked them a series of questions, and this is what they said.

Do you know what we're going to be asking you questions about?

Well, not really.

No. I'm seriously doubting my reasons for coming here in the first place.

What is your relationship with Thalia/Reyna ?

*rubs back of neck* Well, I'm not too sure. 

I don't know if you can call it a relationship.

I mean, we never really specified any name or title for what we are. Or at least, I never asked her.

*shrugs* We're in a sort of...mess. There's not really a name to put for it.

How long have you known each other?

Now that's an easier question.

Fifteen years, give or take.

Since we started going to school. Preschool.

Ever since, we've gone to the same schools. Hylla was always happy because Thals was the only real friend I had.

She's literally the only friend I have.

Are you still friends?

...

...I guess?

...

I...again, I really don't know what to call... Thals and I.

...

...Does that...answer the question?

*looks down*...*shrugs*

Family situations.

That's...complicated.

Terrible. Absolutely terrible.

Literally, this is my sixth home. No, not foster home, unless you want to count Hylla as some kind of foster parent.

Parents suck. At least from what I've experienced.

Parents

Can I skip this question?

Well, I never knew Mom. Hylla said she was kind and brave before she left. Our dad...well, he went crazy.

No, seriously. Can I skip this?

After the...incident, Hylla and I moved from place to place, but she always made sure to stay close enough so that I didn't switch schools. She wanted me to have something solid, even if it wasn't home.

Siblings

Busy.

In a better place. Or so I hope.

I understand why Hylla's never around, but it doesn't change that I miss her, even if we live in the same house.

Thinking of Jason keeps me going, mostly keeps me from snapping under pressure. He deserves better than...nevermind. Next question?

Sometimes I just wished to be able to have a day with her, nothing pulling her away. Obviously, I know that can't happen. But again, it doesn't change that I do care about her. 

Has anything ever happened between you and Thalia/Reyna ?

...

*coughs*

...Like?

No. Definitely no.

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We asked some people who knew the duo similar questions. Here were their responses:

What's the relationship between Thalia and Reyna?

Hylla: *frowns* I don't really know. I know they used to be friends, but now...they act differently.

Hestia, one of Hylla's managers: I've heard a lot of nice things about those two from Hylla, but I'm not sure what to think of them. It's a strange kind of situation, something I don't think has a label for it.

Did anything happen between Reyna and Thalia?

Annabeth: Reyna used to be really close to Thalia. They were inseparable.

Percy: *squishes fingers* Like this close. Almost like they were stuck together.

Annabeth: *shoves him away* Anyways, after something happened, I don't know what, Reyna disappeared for a few days. Thalia wouldn't tell me anything about what happened, but I was very sure something did. When Reyna came back, she kept her distance from Thalia, acting weird whenever they were near each other. I'm still trying to figure it out.

Artemis: Not really sure what they are. I only used to see Grace around here on rare occasions. Now, she comes by regularly, even interacting with the other girls.

Phoebe: *shouting in the background* I'll get you for that!

Zoë: *walks over* Thalia? Yeah, she seems to be spending more and more time with the Hunt now. The girls are hoping she considers joining and staying with us.

Artemis: It's not official, but Thalia may be going on that route. From the way I see things going with her, I think she's afraid to talk with the other girl, Reyna. Whatever's between them, it might make her break.

Zoë: *sighs* She'll break sooner or later, if she hasn't already. For her sake, I hope not. We all do.