The eyes of the world - Open

[A.J. Leonhardt]

As the day began a new, the child of Sol yawned softly as he passed quietly threw the solemn Temple hill. Soon the boy was graced by the vivid aubergine that embroidered the halls of the temple that he knew he'd be trapped in the most. Almost out of habit, Alexander sighed as his gaze meet with the golden embodiment of Jupiter Optimus Maximus.

"A testament really." He muttered that in which echoed threw the hallow temple.
"Day in and day out, I spend my days now it seems at your feet.. I'm humbled yes my King... But, yet, nothing... The last attempt and that was fishy fiasco."
Alex sighed. 
"It's not a problem my King... But don't you think blessing me with a gift was a mistake?" His cloudy green eyes looked to the gem incrusted monument. 
"Am I meant to be the eyes for this world? Or.. Was it a fluke?"

'Fluke' as it began to echo threw the temple the boy asked again.

[Axel Laughlen]

Axel loved the early mornings, they were calm and vibrant. The sky looked so fresh, like nothing bad could have happened the day before. So full of hope. This is why he had volunteered to update the camp brochure of the pictures of temple hill. Plus it would be a break from his usual combat-related duties where he could just relax for a moment. Taking photos and videos of things was one of his secret passions not many people knew about around camp, as he always went out alone.

The usually energetic and rambunctious teenager woke up to the sun just beginning to rise, and let out of large yawn. Not wanting to wake the rest of the Third Cohort, Axel tip-toed out of his bunk and slipped into cuffed black jeans, blue Vans, and a simple white tee. Today he needed to feel the part of an artist at work, hence the out of place outfit for a legionnaire. Being a son of Venus, he had a strong interest in fashion. He preferred either an athletic or modern/skater look paired with the occasional modern look with combat boots.

Sneaking out of the barracks, Axel began his hike to Temple Hill with his camera hanging around his neck. When he was finally at the top, he knelt down to take pictures of the temple of Bellona. Making his way through each temple, Axel found himself last at the temple Jupiter Optimus Maximus. As he entered, he could hear the voice of another boy whom he recognized. It was the camp's Augur, whose name he could not remember. Axel's shoes made a loud tap tap in the echoing chamber, and he froze, no idea what to do, and not wanting to interrupt the boy's prayer, or whatever he was doing at the foot of the statue.

[A.J. Leonhardt]

"Someone approaching..." AJ froze. "Shit..."
 
He muttered under his breathe. The last thing the augur wanted was someone listening in on him or my the Gods forbid give him an unnecessary and lengthy quest for their cheap amusement.  His pond colored eyes glanced to the the kinship of Venus and looked him up and down, then with a light sigh and a slight adjustment to his sun-kissed hair, he spoke.

"Now, what can I do for you. Centurion of the Third?"

His tone gentle, not wanting to startle his guest. 

"Did you need an audience with me? Or.... The king himself?" 

AJ then chuckled lightly. 

"Though, I must warn you... He doesn't respond much, not even to I."

[Axel Laughlen]

Axel gave the augur a blank stare. “I uh...” He held up the camera hanging around his neck. “I actually just came here to take pictures of the statue for the camp brochure.” Axel gave a small smile, hoping he would not offend the boy. It sounded almost disrespectful, as someone, the camp’s augur no less, was using the statue for its purpose. Temple Hill was never a place Axel frequently visited, and he certainly never spoke to any of the Gods. He simply had never had the need to, but the place did intimidate the young man. It was a place were being a demigod felt real, and sometimes he didn’t realize that it was his reality.

Unfreezing his body, Axel began to step backwards slowly. “I can come back later if you want, it wouldn’t be a bother...” He pointed his thumb over his shoulder. For whatever reason, Axel felt a little uneasy around someone who could see into the future. It was almost as if he was afraid he would find out something bad was going to happen to him, or someone he cared for. Nevertheless, he respected the augur and did not want to get on his bad side either.