No," I said. "I choose the prophecy. It will be about me." "Why are you saying that?" she cried. "You want to be responsible for the whole world?" It was the last thing I wanted, but I didn't say that. I knew I had to step up and claim it. "I can't let Nico be in any more danger," I said. "I owe that much to his sister. Iโฆlet them both down. I'm not going to let that poor kid suffer any more.
Rick RiordanFrank gave Leo a confused smile- like he couldn't decide whether to gloat or to thank Leo for being a doofus- but he cheerfully let Hazel drag him along.
Rick RiordanThey know theyโve won,โ Carter guessed. โTheyโre making a show of it.โ โYes,โ Amos said. โWell, letโs blow up the boats or something!โ I said. Amos looked at me. โIs that your strategy, honestly?
Rick RiordanI (Percy) set Nico on guard duty with Beckendorf and the Stoll brothers, figuring he'd be safely out of the way. ... "What's happening?" Nico demanded, trying to climb up next to me.
Rick RiordanWell โฆ Zeus approves, Aeolus muttered. โHe says โฆ he says it would be better if you could avoid saving her until after the weekend, because he has a big party plannedโOw! Thatโs Aphrodite yelling at him, reminding him that the solstice starts at dawn. She says I should help you. And Hephaestusโฆ yes. Hmm. Very rare they agree on anything. Hold on
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