“ [Piper] rushed to get dressed. By the time she got up on deck, the others had already gathered—all hastily dressed except for Coach Hedge, who had pulled the night watch. Frank’s Vancouver Winter Olym… Rick Riordan
“ Aphrodite, [Annabeth] said. Venus? Hazel asked in amazement. Mom, Piper said with no enthusiasm. Girls! The goddess spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. The three demigods did not oblige. Haze… Rick Riordan
“ Percy pulled Annabeth close and kissed her...long enough for it to get really awkward for Piper, though she said nothing. She thought about the old rule of Aphrodite's cabin: that to be recognized as… Rick Riordan
“ Percy and Hedge lay on the deck, looking exhausted. Hedge was missing his shoes. He grinned at the sky, muttering, Awesome. Awesome. Percy was covered in nicks and scratches, like he’d jumped through… Rick Riordan
“ Piper was maybe the most impressive. She fenced with the giantess Periboia, sword against sword. Despite the fact that her opponent was five times larger, Piper seemed to be holding her own. The godde… Rick Riordan
“ Piper McLean, [Annabeth] grumbled, that was without a doubt the dumbest risk I've ever seen anyone take, and I date a dumb risk-taker. Rick Riordan
“ Jason muttered And I saw something...Really terrible.That was Hera, Thalia grumbled, Her Majesty, the Loose Cannon.That's it, Thalia Grace, Said the goddess. I will turn you into and aardvark, so help… Rick Riordan
“ Piper gave Lit a friendly sorry-about-that smile. Even with her hair messed up and wearing two-day-old clothes, she looked extremely cute, and Jason felt a little jealous she was giving Lit that smile… Rick Riordan
“ Commander Tool Belt Jason said.Bad Boy Supreme Piper said.Chef Leo the Tofu Taco Expert.They laughed and told stories about Leo valdez, their best friend. They stayed on the roof until dawn rose, and… Rick Riordan
“ Jason turned to Leo. Do you think you can fly this thing?Um… Leo put his hand on the side of the helicopter, concentrating hard, as if listening to the machine.Bell 412HP utility helicopter, Leo said.… Rick Riordan
