They send a person who can never stay," she whispered. "Who can never accept my offer of companionship for more than a little while. They send me a hero I can't help ... just the sort of person I can't help falling in love with." ... As I sailed into the lake I realized the Fates really were cruel. They sent Calypso someone she couldn't help but love. But it worked both ways. For the rest of my life I would be thinking about her. She would always be my biggest what if.
Rick RiordanLook, I never wanted to be a half-blood. most of the time it gets you killed in nasty, dangerous ways.
Rick RiordanYou remind me of myself โ Bes continued โback when I was a young dwarf. You got a stubborn streak. When it comes to girl problems youโre clueless.
Rick RiordanYou began your journey here as a pup. Now you must find your way back. A new quest, a new start.
Rick RiordanI looked at Thalia. "You're afraid of heights." Now that we were safely down the mountain, her eyes had their usual angry look. "Don't be stupid." That explains why you freaked out on Apollo's bus. Why you didn't want to talk about it." She took a deep breath. Then she brushed the pine needles out of her hair. "If you tell anyone, I swearโ" No, no," I said. "That's cool. It's justโฆ the daughter of Zeus, the Lord of the Sky, afraid of heights?
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