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

Oh, did you expect me to play fair?" Cupid laughed. "I am the god of love. I am never fair.

Never seen Jason fly before," Percy grumbled. "He looks like a blond Superman

I never thought I'd get to see Rome," Hazel said. "When I was alive, I mean for the first time, Mussolini was in charge. We were at war." "Mussolini?" Leo frowned. "Wasn't he like BFF's with Hitler?" Hazel stared at him like he was an alien. "BFF's?" "Never mind." "I'd love to see the Trevi Fountain," she said. "There's a fountain on every block," Leo grumbled. "Or the Spanish Steps," Hazel said. "Why would you come to Italy to see Spanosh steps?" Leo asked. "That's like going to China for Mexican food, isn't it?" "You're hopeless," Hazel complained. "So I've been told.

She grabbed his face and pulled him into a kiss, which effectively shut him up.

Percy scowled. "I-I know you." Nico raised his eyebrows. "Do you?

Aphrodite,” [Annabeth] said. “Venus?” Hazel asked in amazement. “Mom,” Piper said with no enthusiasm. “Girls!” The goddess spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. The three demigods did not oblige. Hazel backed into a palmetto tree.