200+ Quotes & Sayings By Rick Riordan

Born in San Francisco, California, the young Rick Riordan did not think he would ever be a writer. He was a student at the University of Southern California studying creative writing when he was picked up by a man who asked him to help write a book about Egyptian mythology. Riordan agreed and after completing the book, he was determined to become an author. Riordan's first novel, The Lightning Thief, was published in the fall of 2005 and quickly became an international bestseller Read more

His next two novels were The Sea of Monsters and The Titan's Curse; then came Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Files, comprised of three books: The Lost Hero, The Sea of Monsters and The Titan's Curse. What started as an original idea for a children's book series has become one of the most successful book series in history; over thirty million copies have been sold worldwide.

Be careful of love. It'll twist your brain around and...
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Be careful of love. It'll twist your brain around and leave you thinking up is down and right is wrong. Rick Riordan
We're staying together,
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We're staying together, " he promised. "You're not getting away from me. Never again. Rick Riordan
The world was collapsing, and the only thing that really...
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The world was collapsing, and the only thing that really mattered to me was that she was alive. Rick Riordan
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Afterward, I had the last laugh. I made an air bubble at the bottom of the lake. Our friends kept waiting for us to come up, but hey-when you are the son of Poseidon, you don't have to hurry. And it was pretty much the best underwater kiss of all time. Rick Riordan
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They send a person who can never stay, " she whispered. "Who can never accept my offer of companionship for more than a little while. They send me a hero I can't help. . just the sort of person I can't help falling in love with.".. As I sailed into the lake I realized the Fates really were cruel. They sent Calypso someone she couldn't help but love. But it worked both ways. For the rest of my life I would be thinking about her. She would always be my biggest what if. Rick Riordan
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Annabeth pressed her lips to Percy’s ear. “I love you.” She wasn’t sure he could hear her–but if they died, she wanted those to be her last words. Rick Riordan
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But beauty is about finding the right fit, the most natural fit, To be perfect, you have to feel perfect about yourself --- avoid trying to be something you're not. For a goddess, that's especially hard. We can change so easily.- Aphrodite Rick Riordan
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Huh, " Leo said. "Well, if you ever get off this island and want a job, let me know. You're not a total klutz." She smirked. "A job, eh?" Making things in your forge?"" Nah, we could start our own shop, " Leo said, surprising himself. Starting a machine shop had always been one of his dreams, but he'd never told anyone about it. "Leo and Calypso's Garage: Auto Repair and Mechanical Monsters. Rick Riordan
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Percy pulled Annabeth close and kissed her..long enough for it to get really awkward for Piper, though she said nothing. She thought about the old rule of Aphrodite's cabin: that to be recognized as a daughter of the love goddess, you had to break someone's heart. Piper had long ago decided to change that rule. Percy and Annabeth were a perfect example of why. You should have to make someone`s heart whole; that was a much better test. Rick Riordan
My point is that love is the most powerful motivator...
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My point is that love is the most powerful motivator in the world. It spurs mortals to greatness. Their noblest, bravest acts are done for love. Rick Riordan
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Then she did something so unexpected Nico would later think he dreamed it. She walked up to Nico, who was standing to one side in the shadows, as usual. She grabbed his hand and pulled him gently into the firelight. ‘We had one home, ’ she said. ‘Now we have two.’ She gave Nico a big hug and the crowd roared with approval. For once, Nico didn’t feel like pulling away. He buried his face in Reyna’s shoulder and blinked the tears out of his eyes. . Rick Riordan
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She held up her calloused, grimy fingers. Leo couldn't help thinking there was nothing hotter than a girl who didn't mind getting her hands dirty. But of course, that was just a general comment. Didn't apply to Calypso. Obviously. Rick Riordan
Love was the most savage monster of all.
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Love was the most savage monster of all. Rick Riordan
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You promised, Seaweed Brain. We would not get separated! Ever again! ” “You’re impossible! ” “Love you too! Rick Riordan
Love is on every side, and no one's side. Don't...
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Love is on every side, and no one's side. Don't ask what Love can do for you. Rick Riordan
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Fear can’t be reasoned with. Neither can hate. They’re like love. They’re almost identical emotions. That’s why Ares and Aphrodite like each other. Their twin sons — Fear and Panic — were spawned from both war and love. Rick Riordan
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Nico studied his face — his sea-green eyes, his grin, his ruffled black hair. Somehow Percy Jackson seemed like a regular guy now, not a mythical figure. Not someone to idolize or crush on. Rick Riordan
She had to go on this quest. The fate of...
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She had to go on this quest. The fate of the world might depend on it. But part of him wanted to say: Forget the world. He didn’t want to be without her. Rick Riordan
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Images flashed through his mind. He saw Nico and his sister on a snowy cliff in Maine, Percy Jackson protecting them from a manticore. Percy's sword gleamed in the dark. He'd been the first demigod Nico had ever seen in action. He was Nico's favorite game, Mythomagic, brought to life. Jason saw the moment when Percy returned and told Nico that Bianca was dead. Nico had screamed and called him a liar. He'd felt betrayed, but still.. when the skeleton warriors attacked, he couldn't let them harm Percy. Nico had called on the earth to swallow them up, and then he'd run away- terrified of his own powers, and his own emotions. . Rick Riordan
If my life is going to mean anything, I have...
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If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself. Rick Riordan
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You will suffer, son of Hades! ’ What else is new? Nico thought. Rick Riordan
Life is only precious because it ends, kid. Take it...
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Life is only precious because it ends, kid. Take it from a god. You mortals don't know how lucky you are Rick Riordan
A wind that blows aimlessly is no good to anyone.
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A wind that blows aimlessly is no good to anyone. Rick Riordan
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No, ’ Nico said. ‘Getting a second life is one thing. Making it a better life, that’s the trick.’ As soon as he said it, Nico realized he could’ve been talking about himself. He decided not to bring that up. Rick Riordan
Don't dwell on things. Don't stay in one place too...
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Don't dwell on things. Don't stay in one place too long. It was the only way to stay ahead of sadness. Rick Riordan
Go on with what your heart tells you, or you...
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Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all. Rick Riordan
Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.
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Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes. Rick Riordan
Getting something and having the wits to use it...those are...
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Getting something and having the wits to use it...those are two different things. Rick Riordan
But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be...
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But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword. Rick Riordan
Remake the world, a little at a time, each in...
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Remake the world, a little at a time, each in your own corner of the world. Rick Riordan
Fair means everyone gets what they need. And the only...
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Fair means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself. Rick Riordan
Great victory requires great risk.- Hera
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Great victory requires great risk.- Hera Rick Riordan
Sometimes small things can become very large, indeed.
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Sometimes small things can become very large, indeed. Rick Riordan
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Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need. Rick Riordan
You have to rise above the squabbling and chaos, and...
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You have to rise above the squabbling and chaos, and keep believing. You have to always keep your goals in mind.” -Hera, goddess of marriage Rick Riordan
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Let us find the dam snack bar, " Zoe said. "We should eat while we can." Grover cracked a smile. "The dam snack bar?" Zoe blinked. "Yes. What is funny?"" Nothing, " Grover said, trying to keep a straight face. "I could use some dam french fries." Even Thalia smiled at that. "And I need to use the dam restroom.".. I started cracking up, and Thalia and Grover joined in, while Zoe just looked at me. "I do not understand."" I want to use the dam water fountain, " Grover said." And.." Thalia tried to catch her breath. "I want to buy a dam t-shirt. . Rick Riordan
Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one...
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Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one in the face. Rick Riordan
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Love conquers all, " Aphrodite promised. "Look at Helen and Paris. Did they let anything come between them?"" Didn't they start the Trojan War and get thousands of people killed?"" Pfft. That's not the point. Follow your heart. Rick Riordan
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The real story of the Fleece: there were these two children of Zeus, Cadmus and Europa, okay? They were about to get offered up as human sacrifices, when they prayed to Zeus to save them. So Zeus sent this magical flying ram with golden wool, which picked them up in Greece and carried them all the way to Colchis in Asia Minor. Well, actually it carried Cadmus. Europa fell off and died along the way, but that's not important."" It was probably important to her. . Rick Riordan
Don't feel bad, I'm usually about to die.
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Don't feel bad, I'm usually about to die. Rick Riordan
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In a way, it's nice to know that there are Greek gods out there, because you have somebody to blame when things go wrong. For instance, when you're walking away from a bus that's just been attacked by monster hags and blown up by lightning, and it's raining on top of everything else, most people might think that's just really bad luck; when you're a half-blood, you understand that some devine force is really trying to mess up your day. Rick Riordan
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Dreams like a podcast, Downloading truth in my ears. They tell me cool stuff."" Apollo?" I guess, because I figured nobody else could make a haiku that bad. He put his finger to his lips. "I'm incognito. Call me Fred.""A god named Fred? Rick Riordan
You deal with mythological stuff for a few years, you...
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You deal with mythological stuff for a few years, you learn that paradises are usually places where you get killed. Rick Riordan
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Can you surf really well, then?" I looked at Grover, who was trying hard not to laugh." Jeez, Nico, " I said. "I've never really tried." He went on asking questions. Did I fight a lot with Thalia, since she was a daughter of Zeus? (I didn't answer that one.) If Annabeth's mother was Athena, the goddess of wisdom, then why didn't Annabeth know better than to fall off a cliff? (I tried not to strangle Nico for asking that one.) Was Annabeth my girlfriend? (At this point, I was ready to stick the kid in a meat-flavored sack and throw him to the wolves.) . Rick Riordan
It's hard to enjoy practical jokes when your whole life...
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It's hard to enjoy practical jokes when your whole life feels like one. Rick Riordan
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He cleared his throat and held up one hand dramatically.“ Green grass breaks through snow. Artemis pleads for my help. He grinned at us, waiting for applause. " That last line was four syllables.” Artemis said. Apollo frowned. “Was it?” “ No, no, that’s six syllable, hhhm.” He started muttering to himself. That’s five syllables! ” He bowed, looking very pleased with himself. Rick Riordan
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Rachel: You're a half-blood, too? Annabeth: Shhh! Just announce it to the world, how about? Rachel: Okay. Hey, everybody! These two aren't human! They're half Greek god! ... They don't seem to care. Rick Riordan
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It seemed weird calling a teenager 'sir' but I'd learned to be careful with immortals. They tended to get offended easily. Then, they blew stuff up. Rick Riordan
She'd also called me brave...unless she was talking to the...
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She'd also called me brave...unless she was talking to the catfish. Rick Riordan
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Hercules, huh? Percy frowned. "That guy was like the Starbucks of Ancient Greece. Everywhere you turn--there he is. Rick Riordan
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We only came close to dying six or seven times, which I thought was pretty good. Once, I lost my grip and found myself dangling by one hand from a ledge fifty feet above the rocky surf. But I found another handhold and kept climbing. A minute later Annabeth hit a slippery patch of moss and her foot slipped. Fortunately, she found something else to put it against. Unfortunately, that something was my face. "Sorry, " she murrmured. "S'okay, " I grunted, though I'd never really wanted to know what Annabeth's sneaker tasted like. Rick Riordan
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[My mom's] funny that way, celebrating special occasions with blue food. I think it's her way of saying anything is possible. Percy can pass seventh grade. Waffles can be blue. Little miracles like that. Rick Riordan
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My mother made a squeaking sound that might of been either "yes" or "help".Poseidon took it as a yes and came in. Paul was looking back and forth between us, trying to read our expressions. Finally he stepped forward." Hi, I'm Paul Blofis."Poseidon raised an eyebrow and then shook his hand." Blowfish, did you say?"" Ah, no. Blofis, actually."" Oh, I see, " Poseidon said. "A shame. I quite like blowfish. I am Poseidon.""Poseidon? That's an interesting name."" Yes, I like it. I've gone by other names, but I do prefer Poseidon.""Like the god of the sea."" Very much like that, yes"" Well! " My mother interrupted. "Um, were so glad you could drop by. Paul, this is Percy's father."" Ah." Paul nodded, though he didn't look real pleased. "I see." Poseidon smiled at me. "There you are, my boy. And Tyson, hello, son! "" Daddy! " Tyson [shouted]..Paul's jaw dropped. He stared at my mother. "Tyson is.."" Not mine, " she promised. "It's a long story. . Rick Riordan
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My name is Percy Jackson. I'm twelve years old. Until a few months ago, I was a boarding student at Yancy Academy, a private school for troubled kids in upstate New York.Am I a troubled kid? Yeah. You could say that. Rick Riordan
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I have lightning and wind powers, " Jason reminded him. "Piper can turn beautiful and charm people into giving her BMWs. You're no more a freak than we are. And, hey, maybe you can fly, too. Like jump off a building and yell 'Flame on! '" Leo snorted. "If I did that, you would see a flaming kid falling to his death, and I would be yelling something a little stronger than 'Flame on! Rick Riordan
She said this in the same way you might say...
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She said this in the same way you might say Fields of Punishment or Hades's gym shorts. Rick Riordan
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I'm calm, " Rachel insisted. "Every time I'm around you, some monsters attack us. What's to be nervous about?"" Look, " I said. "I'm sorry about the band room. I hope they didn't kick you our or anything."" Nah. They asked me a lot of questions about you. I played dumb."" Was it hard?" Annabeth asked. Rick Riordan
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He turned to Frank who was trying to pull his fingers out of the Chinese handcuffs…“ Okay, ” Frank relented. “Sure.” He frowned at his fingers, trying to pull them out of the trap. “Uh, how do you–” Leo chuckled. “Man, you’ve never seen those before? There’s a simple trick to getting out.” Frank tugged again with no luck. Even Hazel was trying not to laugh. Frank grimaced with concentration. Suddenly, he disappeared. On the deck where he’d been standing, a green iguana crouched next to an empty set of Chinese handcuffs.“ Well done, Frank Zhang, ” Leo said dryly, doing his impression of Chiron the centaur. “That is exactly how people beat Chinese handcuffs. They turn into iguanas. . Rick Riordan
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Before I could figure out how to apologize for being such an idiot, she tackled me with a hug, then pulled away just as quickly. "I'm glad you're not a guinea pig."" Me, too." I hoped my face wasn't as red as it felt. Rick Riordan
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This is Annabeth, ” Jason said. “Uh, normally she doesn't judo-flip people. Rick Riordan
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Jeez, Hazel, " Percy said, "tell your horse to watch his language." Hazel tried not to laugh. "What did he say?"" With the cussing removed? He said he can get us to the top." Frank looked incredulous. "I thought the horse couldn't fly! " This time Arion whinnied so angrily, even Hazel could guess he was cursing." Dude, " Percy told the horse, "I've gotten suspended for saying less than that... Rick Riordan
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I turned to Dionysus. "You cured him?"" Madness is my specialty. It was quite simple."" But...you did something nice. Why?"He raised and eyebrow. "I am nice! I simple ooze niceness, Perry Johansson. Haven't you noticed? Rick Riordan
I felt like one of Apollo's sacred cows- slow, dumb,...
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I felt like one of Apollo's sacred cows- slow, dumb, and bright red. Rick Riordan
I said hello to the poodle.
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I said hello to the poodle. Rick Riordan
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Two hundred Romans, and no one’s got a pen? Never mind! " He slung his M16 onto his back and pulled out a hand grenade. There were many screaming Romans. Then the hand grenade morphed into a ballpoint pen, and Mars began to write. Frank looked at Percy with wide eyes. He mouthed: Can your sword do grenade form? Percy mouthed back, No. Shut up. Rick Riordan
You're a stalker with hooves.
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You're a stalker with hooves."" I am not! I followed her to the Big House and hid in a bush and watched the whole thing. Rick Riordan
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Blackjack, " Percy said, "this is Piper and Jason. They're friends." The horse nickered." Uh, maybe later, " Percy answered. Piper had heard that Percy could speak to horses, being the son of the horse lord Poseidon, but she'd never seen it in action." What does Blackjack want?" she asked." Donuts, " Percy said. "Always donuts. Rick Riordan
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The Council agrees, " Zeus said. "Percy Jackson, you will have one gift from the gods." I hesitated. "Any gift?" Zeus nodded grimly. "I know what you will ask. The greatest gift of all. Yes, if you want it, it shall be yours. The gods have not bestowed this gift on a mortal hero in many centuries, but, Perseus Jackson-if you wish it-you shall be made a god. Immortal. Undying. You shall serve as your father's lieutenant for all time." I stared at him, stunned. "Um..a god?" Zeus rolled his eyes. "A dimwitted god, apparently. But yes. With the consensus of the entire Council, I can make you immortal. Then I will have to put up with you forever."" Hmm, " Ares mused. "That means I can smash him to a pulp as often as I want, and he'll just keep coming back for more. I like this idea. Rick Riordan
Delaying death is one of my favorite hobbies
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Delaying death is one of my favorite hobbies Rick Riordan
Poison!
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Poison! " Grover yelped. "Don't let those things touch you or..."" Or we'll die?" I guessed." Well...after you shrivel slowly to dust, yes."" Let's avoid the swords, " I decided. Rick Riordan
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What about a compromise? I’ll kill them first, and if it turns out they were friendly, I’ll apologize. Rick Riordan
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Reyna sent me to get Percy, " Frank said. "Did Octavian accept you?"" Yeah, " Percy said. "He slaughtered my panda. Rick Riordan
This is Leo. I'm the... What's my title? Am I...
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This is Leo. I'm the... What's my title? Am I like, admiral, or captain, or..."" Repair boy."" Very funny, Piper. Rick Riordan
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I couldn't believe I'd come this far, lost Tyson, suffered through so much, only to fail - stopped by a big stupid monster in a baby-blue tuxedo kilt. Nobody was going to swat down my friends like that! I mean...nobody, not Nobody. Ah, you know what I mean. Rick Riordan
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You sneaked into my cabin?” Annabeth rolled her eyes. “Percy, you’ll be seventeen in two months. You can’t seriously be worried about getting in trouble with Coach Hedge.”“Uh, have you seen his baseball bat?”“ Besides, Seaweed Brain, I just thought we could take a walk. We haven’t had any time to be together alone. I want to show you something–my favorite place aboard the ship.” Percy’s pulse was still in overdrive, but it wasn’t from fear of getting in trouble. “Can I, you know, brush my teeth first?”“ You'd better, ” Annabeth said. “Because I’m not kissing you until you do. And brush your hair while you’re at it. Rick Riordan
Erre es korakas, Blinky!
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Erre es korakas, Blinky! " Dionysus cursed. "I will have your soul! Rick Riordan
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Mythologically speaking, if there's anything I hate worse than trios of old ladies, it's bulls. Last summer, I fought the Minotaur on top of Half-Blood Hill. This time what I saw up there was even worse: two bulls. And not just regular bulls - bronze ones the size of elephants. And even that wasn't bad enough. Naturally they had to breathe fire, too. Rick Riordan
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It doesn't matter if they hate you, or embarrass you, or simply don't appreciate your genius for inventing the internet-"" You invented the internet?", Martha said., George said." It was my idea! " Hermes said. "I mean the internet, not the rats. But that's not the point. Rick Riordan
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Leo couldn't help smiling. "That could be fun."" Fun" she said unhappily." Blue elephants."" Blue elephants."" Kiss me you fool."" You fool. Rick Riordan
Almost everything strange washes up near Miami.
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Almost everything strange washes up near Miami. Rick Riordan
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Frank stared at him. "Unfair? You can breathe underwater and blow up glaciers and summon freaking hurricanes-and it's unfair that I can be an elephant?" Percy considered. "Okay. I guess you got a point. But the next time I say you're totally beast-"" Just shut up, " Frank said. "Please."Percy cracked a smile. Rick Riordan
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Leo lowered his screwdriver. He looked at the ceiling and shook his head like, What am I gonna do with this guy? "I try very hard to be annoying, " Leo said. "Don't insult my ability to annoy. And how am I supposed to resent you if you go apologizing? I'm a lowly mechanic. You're like the prince of the sky, son of the Lord of the Universe. I'm supposed to resent you." "Lord of the Universe?" (Jason) "Sure, you're all-bam! Lightning man. And 'Watch me fly. I am the eagle that soars-" (Leo) "Shut up, Valdez." (Jason) Leo managed a little smile. "Yeah, see. I do annoy you." "I apologize for apologizing." (Jason) "Thank you." He went back to work, but the tension had eased between them. Leo still looked sad and exhausted-just not quite so angry. Rick Riordan
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I’ve met plenty of embarrassing parents, but Kronos, the evil Titan Lord who wanted to destroy Western Civilization? Not the kind of dad you invited toschool for Career Day. Rick Riordan
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Okay, " I said. "Just a normal afternoon and two normal people." She nodded. "And so...hypothetically, if these to people likes each other, what would it take to get the stupid guy to kiss the girl, huh?"" Oh..." I felt like one of Apollo's sacred cows-slow, dumb, and bright red. "Um... Rick Riordan
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And, whoa! " He turned to Mr.D. "Your the wine dude? No way! " Mr. D turned hi eyes away from me and gave Nico a look of loathing. "The wine dude?"" Dionysus, right? Oh, wow! I've got your figurine! "" My figurine."" In my game, Mythomagic. And holofoil card, too! And even though you've only got like five hundred attack points and everybody thinks your the lamest god card, I totally think your powers are sweet! "" Ah." Mr.D seemed truly perplexed, which probably saved my life. "Well, that's..gratifying. Rick Riordan
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A demigod! " one snarled." Eat it! " yelled another. But that's as far as they got before I slashed a wide arc with Riptide and vaporized the entire front row of monsters." Back off! " I yelled at the rest, trying to sound fierce. Behind them stood their instructor--a six-foot tall telekhine with Doberman fangs snarling at me. I did my best to stare him down." New lesson, class, " I announced. "Most monsters will vaporize when sliced with a celestial bronze sword. This change is completely normal, and will happen to you right now if you don't BACK OFF! "To my surprise, it worked. The monsters backed off, but there was at least twenty of them. My fear factor wasn't going to last that long. I jumped out of the cart, yelled, "CLASS DISMISSED! " and ran for the exit. Rick Riordan
Five syllables,
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Five syllables, " Apollo said, counting them on his fingers. "That would be real bad. Rick Riordan
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He'd changed since the last summer. Instead of Bermuda shorts and a T-shirt, he wore a button-down shirt, khaki pants, and leather loafers. His sandy hair, which used to be so unruly, was now clipped short. He look like an evil male model, showing off what the fashionable college-age villain was wearing to Harvard this year. Rick Riordan
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Everyone thinks you've been kidnapped, " he said. "We've been scouring the ship. When Coach Hedge finds out- oh, gods, you've been here all night?"" Frank! " Annabeth's ears were as red as strawberries. "We just came down here to talk. We fell asleep. Accidentally. That's it."" Kissed a couple of times, " Percy said. Annabeth glared at him. "Not helping! Rick Riordan
Right,
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Right, " she said, "We're going to the Land of the Dead and I shouldn't think negative. Rick Riordan
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Kronos would be 10 times more powerful. His very presence would incinerate you. And once he achieves this he will empower the other Titans. They are weak, compared to what they soon will become, unless you can stop them, the world will fall, the gods will die, and I will never achieve a perfect score on this stupid machine. Rick Riordan
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The sign was spray-painted in Arabic and English, probably from some attempt by the farmer to sell his wares in the market. The English read: Dates-best price. Cold Bebsi. "Bebsi?" I asked." Pepsi, " Walt said. "I read about it on the Internet. There's no 'p' in Arabic. Everyone here calls the soda Bebsi.""So you have to have Bebsi with your bizza?"" Brobably. Rick Riordan
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Hmm…” Jason snapped his fingers. “I can call a friend for a ride.” Percy raised his eyebrows. “Oh, yeah? Me too. Let's see whose friend gets here first. Rick Riordan
Wow. When he started looking back on the war with...
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Wow. When he started looking back on the war with Kronos as the good old days--that was sad. Rick Riordan
Please, Percy...change your clothes. You smell like you've been run...
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Please, Percy...change your clothes. You smell like you've been run over by an electric horse. Rick Riordan
What are you talking about?
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What are you talking about?" Narcissus demanded. "I am amazing. Everyone knows this."" Amazing at pure suck, " Leo said. "If I was as suck as you, I'd drown myself. Oh wait, you already did that. Rick Riordan
Right,
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Right, " Sadie said. "And Set will just stand there calmly while I read him to death. Rick Riordan
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Down in the water, Octavian yelled, “Get me out of here! I’ll kill you! ”“ Tempting, ” Percy called down. Rick Riordan
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We'd spent maybe ten minutes together, during which time I'd accidentally swung a sword at her, she'd saved my life, and I'd run away chased by a band of supernatural killing machines. You know, your typical chance meeting. Rick Riordan
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Tyson- "Cash? Like...green paper?" Percy- "Yeah."Tyson- "Like the kind in duffel bags?" Percy-" Yeah, but we lost those bags days a-g-g--." "Tyson! How did you--" Tyson- "Thought it was a feed bag for Rainbow. Found it floating in sea, but only paper inside. Sorry. Rick Riordan