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Mom,
There are a lot of things I have to explain that I don’t know if I have time to. I wish I did. I wish I had all of the time in the world to tell you everything that I couldn’t say in my voicemail. I know I told you I’m on a quest because Hera put me to sleep and then took my memory, but this became a sidequest.
The girl who gave you this letter is Natalie and she’s my friend. The other girl is Xion and the boy is Jason. They’re very important to me and I’m sending them to the apartment until I can come home. They’re all my friends and they need to be looked after. I couldn’t say no. I’m sorry, I should have asked sooner, but I know it’ll be okay.
A long time ago you told me that if life was going to mean anything, we have to live it ourselves. Find the courage to do it on our own. I want to give these guys the chance to do that, but they need a little time to get back on their feet. It’s been two months together and they’re some of the bravest people I know. You guys have that in common. I know they’ll be good but they may not be used to having a roof over their head or people to look after them.
Natalie’s used to being invisible. She’ll be a little sarcastic and moody because her defenses are up until she feels comfortable. She’s actually really sweet. She’ll take time to warm up but I know she’ll adapt quickly.
Jason’s kind of like me? He’s reckless and impulsive but loyal. He needs to be pulled in sometimes but he’s very protective and very smart. He’ll be a huge help.
Xion’s quiet now but with time and healing she’ll return to her brighter self. She doesn’t know a lot about the world and she’s like Tyson that way, curious and earnest in everything she does. She will listen to those two.
The three of them together were some of the best friends I’ve made in my time in the town.
I can’t tell you about the town. Not yet. I’m not ready. I don’t know if I can without crying and I don’t have time to do that with my quest still going. But I will be home soon. I promise I’ll make it back in one piece. I have Annabeth. (Which…we should talk about when I get home.)
I know they’ll keep you and Paul safe. And I know you and Paul will help them. I just wanted my family in one place for me to come home to. And I will.
I love you. I’ll see you soon.
-Percy
There are a lot of things I have to explain that I don’t know if I have time to. I wish I did. I wish I had all of the time in the world to tell you everything that I couldn’t say in my voicemail. I know I told you I’m on a quest because Hera put me to sleep and then took my memory, but this became a sidequest.
The girl who gave you this letter is Natalie and she’s my friend. The other girl is Xion and the boy is Jason. They’re very important to me and I’m sending them to the apartment until I can come home. They’re all my friends and they need to be looked after. I couldn’t say no. I’m sorry, I should have asked sooner, but I know it’ll be okay.
A long time ago you told me that if life was going to mean anything, we have to live it ourselves. Find the courage to do it on our own. I want to give these guys the chance to do that, but they need a little time to get back on their feet. It’s been two months together and they’re some of the bravest people I know. You guys have that in common. I know they’ll be good but they may not be used to having a roof over their head or people to look after them.
Natalie’s used to being invisible. She’ll be a little sarcastic and moody because her defenses are up until she feels comfortable. She’s actually really sweet. She’ll take time to warm up but I know she’ll adapt quickly.
Jason’s kind of like me? He’s reckless and impulsive but loyal. He needs to be pulled in sometimes but he’s very protective and very smart. He’ll be a huge help.
Xion’s quiet now but with time and healing she’ll return to her brighter self. She doesn’t know a lot about the world and she’s like Tyson that way, curious and earnest in everything she does. She will listen to those two.
The three of them together were some of the best friends I’ve made in my time in the town.
I can’t tell you about the town. Not yet. I’m not ready. I don’t know if I can without crying and I don’t have time to do that with my quest still going. But I will be home soon. I promise I’ll make it back in one piece. I have Annabeth. (Which…we should talk about when I get home.)
I know they’ll keep you and Paul safe. And I know you and Paul will help them. I just wanted my family in one place for me to come home to. And I will.
I love you. I’ll see you soon.
-Percy
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