For a moment, Percy actually remembered what it was like to be happy. He had an amazing girlfriend. They could have a future together.
Rick RiordanSo," 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.
Rick RiordanWow," Thalia muttered. "Apollo is hot." "He's the sun god," I said. "That's not what I meant.
Rick RiordanI got the feeling Poseidon really didn't know what to think of me. He didn't know whether he was happy to have me as a son or not. In a strange way, I was glad that Poseidon was so distant. If he'd tried to apologize, or told me he love me, or even smiled. it would've felt fake. Like human dad, making some lame excuse for not being around. I could live with that. After all, I wasn't sure about him yet, either.
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