Part of their problem was Percy. He fought like a demon, whirling through the defender's ranks in a completely unorthodox style, rolling under their feet, slashing with his sword instead of stabbing like a Roman would, whacking campers with the flat of his blade, and generally causing mass panic.
Rick RiordanPeople are more difficult to work with than machines. And when you break a person, he can't be fixed.
Rick RiordanYou deal with mythological stuff for a few years, you learn that paradises are usually places where you get killed.
Rick RiordanJust his luck he was related to this grubby old dude. He hoped all sons of Neptune didn't share the same fate. First, you start carrying a man satchel. Next thing you know, you're running around in a bathrobe and pink bunny slippers, chasing chickens with a weed whacker.
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