Percy grunted. ‘Probably something to do with that creep Octavian. Maybe he was so bad at telling the future that he broke Apollo’s powers.
Yay! Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn't look thrilled about it.
As Hazel marched down the hill, she cursed in Latin. Percy didn’t understand all of it, but he got , , and a few choice suggestions about where Octavian could stick his knife.
Very slowly using two fingers, Annabeth drew her dagger. Instead of dropping it, she tossed it as far as she could into the water. Octavian made a squeaking sound. What was that for? I didn't say it!...
Down in the water, Octavian yelled, Get me out of here! I’ll kill you!Tempting, Percy called down.