Maybe itโs the other way around,โ Jason suggested. โMaybe people with special gifts show up when bad things are happening because thatโs when theyโre needed most.
Rick RiordanWeโve arrived,โ Leo announced. โTime to Split.โ Frank groaned. โCan we leave Valdez in Croatia?
Rick RiordanGod alert!" Blackjack yelled. "It's the wine dude! Mr. D sighed in exasperation. "The next person, or horse, who calls me the 'wine dude' will end up in a bottle of Merlot!
Rick RiordanI smiled at the giant. โActually, Cacus, I have another secret weapon.โ The giantโs eyes lit up with greed. โAnother weapon? I will steal it! I will copy it and sell the knockoffs for a profit! What is this secret weapon?โ โHer name is Annabeth,โ I said. โAnd sheโs one of a kind.
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