Aphrodite strikes again, huh? You're gonna be the best-dressed warrior in town, beauty queen.
Rick RiordanA ruby-encrusted orb popped its top and helicopter blades unfolded. Leo was glad Buford the table wasn't here-he would've fallen in love.
Rick RiordanAnd I could always set Coach Hedge on fire,โ Leo volunteered. โThen he can be fire.โ The thought of a blazing satyr screaming, โDie, scumbag!โ as he attacked Gaea was almost enough to make Piper laughโ almost.
Rick RiordanCacus.โ Iโd had years of practice looking dumb when people threw out Greek names I didnโt know. Itโs a skill of mine. Annabeth keeps telling me to read a book of Greek myths, but I donโt see the need. Itโs easier just to have folks explain stuff.
Rick RiordanJust sit tight. Reinforcements should be here soon. Hopefully nothing happens before-" Lightning crackled overhead. The wind picked up with a vengeance. Worksheets flew into the Grand Canyon, and the entire bridge shuddered. Kids screamed, stumbling and grabbing the rails. "I had to say something," Hedge grumbled. He bellowed into his megaphone: "Everyone inside! The cow says moo! Off the skywalk!" "I thought you said this thing was stable!" Jason shouted over the wind. "Under normal circumstances," Hedge agreed, "which these aren't.
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