What are you talking about?" Narcissus demanded. "I am amazing. Everyone knows this." "Amazing at pure suck," Leo said. "If I was as suck as you, I'd drown myself. Oh wait, you already did that.
Rick RiordanWhen he pulled away, he smiled kindly at me. I felt so good, I'll admit I teared up a little. I guess until that moment I hadn't allowed myself to realize just how terrified I had been the last few days. "Dad-" "Shhh," he said. "No hero is above fear, Percy. And you have risen above every hero. Not even Hercules-
Rick RiordanOn the bright side," Percy said, "both Jason and I outrank you, Octavian. So we can both tell you to shut up.
Rick RiordanMustโve been hard on your mom,โ Frank said. โI guess weโll do anything for someone we love.โ Hazel squeezed his hand appreciatively. Nico stared at the cobblestones. โYeah,โ he said bitterly. โI guess we will.
Rick RiordanPoison!" Grover yelped. "Don't let those things touch you or..." "Or we'll die?" I guessed. "Well...after you shrivel slowly to dust, yes." "Let's avoid the swords," I decided.
Rick RiordanThe name says it all. That's where Dad (Hades) tries out his new punishment ideas, but he says the traditional ones still work best: the lava flows, the minefields full of exploding surprises, burning at the stake, running naked through cactus patches... You name it, we've got it here - Nico di Angelo
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