( the exhale he releases is not unlike the hiss of a ruptured hot air balloon, losing pressure. in six months, his half-sister will be born. the world could end. he might have graduated. he might have an acceptance letter in his hands while he iris messages annabeth and his leg jumps restlessly, sally and paul in the room wringing their hands in the room behind him. none of that anxiety comes roaring out of him. he sets his glass down a little too loud maybe. )
I took a nap for six months once. ( oh, this guy? cool as a clam. that's totally a thing you say to people you were initially robbing. ) Percy, and you are? I should know who to make a thank you note out to. ( accept it!! take his gratitude. he'll find another way if not. perseverance is key. )
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I took a nap for six months once. ( oh, this guy? cool as a clam. that's totally a thing you say to people you were initially robbing. ) Percy, and you are? I should know who to make a thank you note out to. ( accept it!! take his gratitude. he'll find another way if not. perseverance is key. )