Annabeth chase Quote by Rick Riordan
““Very slowly, using only two fingers, Annabeth drew her dagger. Instead of dropping it, she tossed it as far as she could into the water. Octavian made a squeaking sound. “What was that for? I didn’t say toss it! That could’ve been evidence. Or spoils of war!” Annabeth tried for a dumb-blonde smile, like: Oh, silly me. Nobody who knew her would have been fooled. But Octavian seemed to buy it. He huffed in exasperation. “You other two…” He pointed his blade at Hazel and Piper. “Put your weapons on the dock. No funny bus—” All around the Romans, Charleston Harbor erupted like a Las Vegas fountain putting on a show. When the wall of seawater subsided, the three Romans were in the bay, spluttering and frantically trying to stay afloat in their armor. Percy stood on the dock, holding Annabeth’s dagger. “You dropped this,” he said, totally poker-faced. Annabeth threw her arms around him. “I love you!” “Guys,” Hazel interrupted. She had a little smile on her face. “We need to hurry.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Hero, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, 2007
In a chaotic battle, characters improvise, reveal vulnerabilities, and maintain humor amid danger.
In simple terms: Heroes act bravely, joke, and support each other in crisis.
Stay adaptable and keep morale high.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- combat
- friendship
- emergency response
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep humor in stressful moments?
- What does this scene reveal about leadership?
Humor may mask fear.