Annabeth: Hey, Seaweed Brain. Percy: Will you stop calling me that? Annabeth: You know you love it.

I looked back, but Bast and Sadie seemed fine. They were still staring at the water as if it were some amazing Internet video.

I thought about all the things I was suddenly able to do—like fight with a sword and summon a magical shell of armor. Those were not things I covered in home school.

I would've hit the water hard, but at the last second I changed into a falcon. ~Carter Kane

That is exactly how people beat Chinese handcuffs. They turn into iguanas.

"Percy, you're a brave guy," She said. "Just take the compliment. I swear, is it so hard?"

So," I (Percy) said glumly. "We're going to get a ride from your brother, huh?" Artemis's silver eyes gleamed. "Yes, boy. You see, Bianca di Angelo is not the only one with an annoying brother. It's time for you to meet my irresponsible twin, Apollo.