Surfing?” he asked. She laughed, and the sound sent a shock wave through the water. The wailing faded to background noise. Annabeth wondered if anyone had ever laughed in Tartarus before—just a pure, simple laugh of pleasure. She doubted it.

I know you'll do what's best for Annabeth." "How can you be sure?" "Because she'd do the same for you.

I remembered what she'd told me in New York, about building something permanent, and I thought - just maybe - we were off to a good start.

Fairness means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself.

Poseidon raised his eyebrows as they shook hands. “Blowfish, did you say?” "Ah, no. Blofis, actually.” "Oh, I see,” Poseidon said. “A shame. I quite like blowfish. I am Poseidon.” "Poseidon? That’s an interesting name.” "Yes, I like it. I’ve gone by other names, but I do prefer Poseidon.” "Like the god of the sea.” "Very much like that, yes.

Sorry we’re late,” Jason said. “Is this the guy who needs killing?

To foreswear romantic love forever. To never grow up, never get married. To be maiden eternally.