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“Also…” Blitz scrutinized Alex. “The bag needs to change sizes, which means I’ll need to dye the thread with the blood of a shape-shifter.” Alex’s smile melted. “How much blood are we talking about?” “Just a little.” She hesitated, maybe wondering if she should bust out her garrote and substitute…” quote by Rick Riordan
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““Also…” Blitz scrutinized Alex. “The bag needs to change sizes, which means I’ll need to dye the thread with the blood of a shape-shifter.” Alex’s smile melted. “How much blood are we talking about?” “Just a little.” She hesitated, maybe wondering if she should bust out her garrote and substitute the blood of a dwarf and an einherji.””

Rick Riordan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lost Hero, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, 2005

A character needs a magical solution, using rare blood to alter an object’s size.

In simple terms: Using rare blood to change an object's size.

Key Takeaway

Seek creative, unconventional resources.

Themes

fantasy magic resourcefulness

Mood

adventurous curious

Type

narrative fantasy

When to use this quote

  • quest
  • crafting magical items
  • problem solving
  • resource gathering

Key Concepts

shape‑shifter blood garrote substitution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ethical limits exist for using rare resources?
  • How could a safer alternative be found?
A Different Perspective

May be impractical or dangerous to obtain such blood.

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