I'm not even sure here is the best for any of us. [ but he's got the drive to be much more optimistic than this. it's the settling in jitters, maybe. or the fact that he can't physically solve his problems. he can hear Annabeth's voice in his head chiding him already for only considering venturing outside of the city to get his hands on something. fighting, at least, is his normal. if he takes down some monsters, he'll feel like he's getting somewhere. ] But you're probably right. If they turn up anywhere, it'll be here.

[ he doesn't buy it, but he has a lot on his plate to deal with before he starts prying at full caliber. like how Ditey really does sound like Aphrodite. ] I'm Percy. I'd shake your hand, but [ Percy, stop ] I was told once that I'm not allowed to get any of that love magic.