And I was holding someone who was destined to be my best friend, or possibly my worst enemy.
Rick RiordanMy sister, with her ratty red-highlighted hair and her linen pajamas and her combat bootsโhow could she possibly worry about being possessed by a goddess? What goddess would want her, except the goddess of chewing gum?
Rick RiordanPercy!โ he bellowed. He dropped his broom and ran at me. If youโve never been charged by an enthusiastic Cyclops wearing a flowered apron and rubber cleaning gloves, Iโm telling you, itโll wake you up quick.
Rick RiordanI have to be careful. My readers are very detail-oriented, and if I make a mistake they'll call me on it.
Rick RiordanAs for my brothers,' Zeus said, 'we are thankful -' he cleared his throat, like the words were hard to get out - 'erm, thankful for the aid of Hades.' The Lord of the Dead nodded. He had a smug look on his face, but I figure he'd earned the right. He patted his son Nico on the shoulders, and Nico looked happier than I'd ever seen him.
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