Percy, meet Gladiola. Gladiola, Percy.I stared at Annabeth, figuring she'd crack up at this practical joke they were playing on me, but she looked deadly serious.I'm not saying hello to a pink poodle, I said. Forget it.Percy, Annabeth said. I said hello to the poodle. You say hello to the poodle. The poodle growled.I said hello to the poodle.