I'm so glad you're here," Aphrodite said. "War is coming. Bloodshed is inevitable. So there's really only one thing to do." "Uh... and that is?" Annabeth ventured. "Why, have tea and chat, obviously

My point is that love is the most powerful motivator in the world. It spurs mortals to greatness. Their noblest, bravest acts are done for love.

She said this in the same way you might say Fields of Punishment or Hades's gym shorts.

Doughboy," I said. "What is this scroll?" "A spell lost in time!" he pronounced. "Ancient words of tremendous power!" "Well?" I demanded. "Does it tell how to defeat Set?" "Better! The title reads: The Book of Summoning Fruit Bats!

I was a fight to the death, and I felt great.

I thought maybe he was seeing another tree. - Juniper

What about a compromise? I’ll kill them first, and if it turns out they were friendly, I’ll apologize.