Percy (to Annabeth): If I was going to pick one person in the world to reattach my head, I'd pick you. Silena: Awww . . . Percy, that is so sweet! Annabeth: Shut up, Silena.
Rick RiordanPlus, humor ws a good way to hide the pain. And if that didn't work, there was always Plan B. Run aaway. Over and over.
Rick RiordanGrover and Nico came back from their walk, and Grover helped me fix up my wounded arm. "It's green!" Nico said with delight.
Rick RiordanPaul patted Mrs. O'Leary's snout. The living room shook —BOOM, BOOM, BOOM—which either meant a SWAT team was breaking down the door or Mrs. O'Leary was wagging her tail. I couldn't help but smile.
Rick RiordanPercy: The Heka-what? Annabeth: The Hundred-Handed Ones. They called them that because... well, they had a hundred hands. They were the elder brothers of the Cyclopes. Tyson: Very powerful. Wonderful! As tall as the sky. So strong they can break mountains! Percy: Cool. Unless you're a mountain.
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