I hate it when people let me down, when things are temporary. I think that's why I want to be an architect." "To build something permanent," I said. "A monument to last a thousand years.
Rick RiordanOh, no way," Leo said. "We've been sitting in a cave and you get the luxury tent? Somebody give me hypothermia. I want hot chocolate and a parka!
Rick RiordanWe donโt have much time. Mel will be out of the restroom soon.โ โYouโve got a magician named Mel?
Rick RiordanPiper gripped his hand and followed him, โIf I fall, youโre catching me.โ โUh, sure.โ Jason hoped he wasnโt blushing. Leo stepped out next. โYouโre catching me, too, Superman. But I ainโt holding your hand.
Rick RiordanShut up, me,โ Leo said aloud. โWhat?โ Piper asked. โNothing,โ he said. โLong night. I think Iโm hallucinating. Itโs cool.โ Sitting in front, Leo couldnโt see their faces, but he assumed from their silence that his friends were not pleased to have a sleepless, hallucinating dragon driver. โJust joking.โ Leo decided it might be good to change the subject.
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