Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"It was like Percy had faced death before, like he knew about grief. What mattered was listening. You didn’t need to say you were sorry. The only thing that helped was moving on—moving forward."

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"It was like Percy had faced death before, like he knew about grief. What mattered was listening. You didn’t need to say you were sorry. The only thing that helped was moving on—moving forward."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Since Percy’d lost his memory,his whole life was one big fillin-the-blank. He was____________________, from____________________. He felt like____________________, and if the monsterscaught him, he’d be____________________."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Look," Percy continued, "I know I'm new here. I know you guys don't like to mention the massacre in the nineteen eighties-"He mentioned it!" one of the ghosts whimpered."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Part of their problem was Percy. He fought like a demon, whirling through the defender's ranks in a completely unorthodox style, rolling under their feet, slashing with his sword instead of stabbing like a Roman would, whacking campers with the flat of his blade, and generally causing mass panic."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"They all ordered massive plates of eggs, pancakes, and reindeer sausage, though Frank looked a little worried about the reindeer. "You think it's okay that we're eating Rud"

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Percy tried to remember. He really did. For some reason, Annabeth and he had visited a spa and decided to destroy it. He couldn't imagine why. Maybe they hadn't like the deep-tissue massage? Maybe they'd gotten bad manicures?"

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Tyson, Frank is a descendant of Poseidon."Brother!" Tyson crushed Frank in a hug. Percy stifled a laugh. "Actually he's more like a great-great-... Oh, never mind. Yeah, he's your brother."Thanks." Frank mumbled through a mouthful of flannel."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"You speak horse" Hazel asked."Speaking to horses is a Poseidon thing," Percy said. "Uh, I mean a Neptune thing."Then you and Arion should get along fine," Hazel said. "He's a son of Neptune too."Percy turned pale. "Excuse me?"

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Now, come over here so I can pat you down."But you don't have-" Percy stopped. "Uh, sure."He stood next to the armless statue. Terminus conducted a rigorous mental pat down."You seem to be clean," Terminus decided. "Do you have anything to declare"Yes," Percy said. "I declare that this is stupid."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"They're Lares. House gods."House gods," Percy said. "Like...smaller than real gods, but larger than apartment gods?"

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"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? No, not fair. And yet it was her time. There is no fairness in Death. If you free me, I will do my duty."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Percy glanced over. He saw the fallen giant and seemed to understand what was happening. He yelled something that was lost in the wind, probably: Go!Then he slammed Riptide into the ice at his feet. The entire glacier shuddered. Ghosts fell to their knees. Behind Percy, a wave surged up from the bay-a wall of gray water even taller than the glacier. Water shot from the chasms and crevices in the ice. As the wave hit, the back half of the camp crumbled. The entire edge of the glacier peeled away, cascading into the void-carrying buildings, ghosts, and Percy Jackson over the edge."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"I'm gonna be percy Jackson when I grow up," she told Hazel solemnly. Hazel Smiled and ruffled her hair. "That's a good thing to be, Julia."Although," Frank said. "Frank Zhang would be good too."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"I've come to gamble."The old man's mouth twitched. He put down his shish kebab and leaned toward Percy. "A gamble...how interesting. Information in exchange for the harpy? Winner take all"No," Percy said. "The harpy isn't part of the deal."Phineas laughed. "Really? Perhaps you don't understand her value."She's a person," Percy said. "She isn't for sale."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Strange things conspire when one tries to cheat fate"

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"Because I know you, Percy Jackson. In many ways, you are impulsive, but when it comes to your friends, you are as constant as a compass needle. You are unswervingly loyal, and you inspire loyalty. You are the glue that will unite the seven."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"A big sacrifice is coming, and you won't have the courage to make it. That will cost you dearly. It will cost the world dearly."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"The wolf Lupa had told him that mortal minds could believe just about anything—except the truth."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"THAT'S IT!" Terminus cried. "That's AGAINST THE RULES!"Polybotes frowned, obviously confused that he was being told off by a statue. "What are you" he growled. "Shut up!"He pushed the statue over and turned back to Percy."Now I'm MAD!" Terminus shrieked. "I'm strangling you. Feel that? Those are my hands around your neck, you big bully. Get over here! I'm going to head-butt you so hard--"

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

"You are amazing," she said. "And you make a very handsome elephant."

Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

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