“Staplers--- Excellent source of iron”

“I excel at pulling strings!” said Arachne. “I’m a spider!”

“Words are the source of all power. And names are more than just a collection of letters.”

“Someday, you will make an excellent guardian ba.”“Thanks,” I muttered. “Can’t wait to be poultry forever.”

“You know what would help this boy?" Demeter mused. "Farming."Persephone rolled her eyes. "Mother-""Six months behind a plow. Excellent character building.”

“Otrera stayed dead the second time," Kinzie said, batting her eyes. "We have to thank you for that. If you ever need a new girlfriend...well, I think you'd look great in an iron collar and an orange jumpsuit."Percy couldn't tell if she was kidding or not. He politely thanked her and changed seats.”

“Nico strode forward. The enemy army fell back before him like he radiated death, which of course he did.Through the face guard of his skull-shaped helmet, he smiled. "Got your message. Is it too late to join the party?""Son of Hades." Kronos spit on the ground. "Do you love death so much you wish to experience it?""Your death," Nico said, "would be great for me.""I'm immortal, you fool! I have escaped Tartarus. You have no business here, and no chance to live."Nico drew his sword-three feet of wicked sharp Stygian iron, black as a nightmare. "I don't agree.”