“ We stepped back and looked at the king of the gods, slumped in his chair snoring, and cradling his crook like a teddy bear. I placed the war flail across his lap, hoping it might make a difference—may… Rick Riordan
“ Very slowly, using only 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… Rick Riordan
“ That was so completely unfair that I told Tantalus to go chase a donut, which didn't help his mood. Rick Riordan
“ Stop smiling! she ordered. I can see you, Carter. Oh…and, uh, hullo, Walt.The pot monster made squeaky grinding noises as it stood up straight. One clunky arm rose and tried to fix Sadie’s nonexistent… Rick Riordan
“ Percy stormed over to the magical cooler. No one tried to stop him. He knocked open the lid and rummaged throught the ice. There had to be one. Please. He was rewarded with s silver-and-red can of sod… Rick Riordan
“ Leo. Jason said, you're wierd. Yeah, you tell me that a lot. Leo grinned. But if you don't remember me, that means I can reuse all my old jokes. Come on! Rick Riordan
“ Leo! Jason was shaking his shoulder. Hey, man, why are you hugging Nike?Leo’s eyes fluttered open. His arms were wrapped around the human-sized statue in Athena’s hand. He must have been thrashing in… Rick Riordan
“ He scowled at Jason. And please, I don't like being touched. Don't ever grab me again. Rick Riordan
“ Fair... You'd be amazed how often I hear that word, Frank Zhang,and how meaningless it is. Is it fair your life will burn so short and bright? Was it fair when I guided your mother to the Underworld?… Rick Riordan
“ The main courtyard was filled with warriors - mermen with fish tails from the waist down and human bodies from the waist up, except their skin was blue, which I'd never known before.Some were tending… Rick Riordan
“ That is correct, Zeus said. The blood of Olympus was spilled. She is fully conscious.Oh, come on! Percy complained. I get a little nosebleed and I wake up the entire earth? That's not fair! Rick Riordan
“ Terminus sniffed. I guard borders. I don’t kill giants. It’s not in my job description. Rick Riordan
