Quotes From "The House Of Hades" By 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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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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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
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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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
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
It is a costly thing, looking on the true face...
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It is a costly thing, looking on the true face of Love. Rick Riordan
But magic is neither good nor evil. It is a...
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But magic is neither good nor evil. It is a tool, like a knife. Is a knife evil? Only if the wielder is evil. Rick Riordan
He understood how dangerous oaths could be. But Leo didn't...
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He understood how dangerous oaths could be. But Leo didn't care. "I'm coming back for you, Calypso, " he said to the night wind. "I swear it on the River Styx. Rick Riordan
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I don't feel that way anymore, " Nico muttered. "I mean.. I gave up on Percy. I was young and impressionable, and I- I don't.." His voice cracked, and Jason could tell the guy was about to get teary-eyed. Whether Nico had really given up on Percy or not, Jason couldn't imagine what it had been like for Nico all those years, keeping a secret that would've been unthinkable to share in the 1940s, denying who he was, feeling completely alone- even more isolated than other demigods." Nico, " he said gently, "I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you did? That was maybe the bravest. Rick Riordan
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Frank heard a laugh behind him. He glanced back and couldn't believe what he saw. Nico di Angelo was actually smiling." That's more like it, " Nico said. "Let's turn this tide! Rick Riordan
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Your destiny grows clearer, Jason Grace. When the choice comes again- storm or fire- remember me. And do not despair. Rick Riordan
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Twelve minutes. I can give you that. Rick Riordan
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Nico drank from the chalice, then offered it to Jason. "You asked me about trust, and taking a risk? Well, here you go, son of Jupiter. How much do you trust me?" Frank wasn't sure what Nico was talking about, but Jason didn't hesitate. He took the cup and drank. Rick Riordan
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Must’ve been hard on your mom, ” Frank said. “I guess we’ll do anything for someone we love.” Hazel squeezed his hand appreciatively. Nico stared at the cobblestones. “Yeah, ” he said bitterly. “I guess we will. Rick Riordan
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Us is my favorite people. Rick Riordan
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Seeing them assembled in Tartarus, Percy felt as hopeless as the spirits in the River Cocytus. So what if he was a hero? So what if he did something brave? Evil was always here, regenerating, bubbling under the surface. Percy was no more than a minor annoyance to these immortal beings. They just had to outwait him. Someday, Percy's sons or daughters might have to face them all over again. Rick Riordan
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Bob says hello, " He told the stars. The Argo II sailed into the night. Rick Riordan
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They [Percy and Annabeth] held the Doors shut as the elevator shuddered and the music played, while somewhere below them, a Titan and a giant sacrificed their lives for their escape. Rick Riordan
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When he told it, I remembered. He handed me my past like… like a spear. But I do not know if I should take it. Is it still mine, if I do not want it? Rick Riordan
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I am praetor of the legion, " Reyna said. "I judge this to be in the best interest of Rome." "To get yourself killed? To break our oldest laws and travel to the Ancient Lands? How will you even find their ship, assuming you survive the journey?" [Octavian]"I will find them, " Reyna said. Rick Riordan
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The first time Calypso came to check on [Leo], it was to complain about the noise.“ Smoke and fire, ” she said. “Clanging on metal all day long. You’re scaring away the birds! ”“ Oh, no, not the birds! Rick Riordan
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The Death Mist is not for helping! " Akhlys shrieked. "It shrouds mortals in misery as their souls pass into the Underworld. It is the very breath of Tartarus, of death, of despair! "" Awesome, " Percy said. "Could we get two orders of that to go? Rick Riordan
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Now, he realized, he simply had to take what he wanted. He had to control the winds, not the other way around (p. 434). Rick Riordan
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My son will not allow any fires tonight, " Gaea said from the depths of the warehouse. "He is the void that consumes all magic, the cold that consumes all fire, the silence that consumes all speech." Leo wanted to shout: "And I’m the dude that’s all out of here! Rick Riordan
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Oh, yeah?" Leo growled. "Well, maybe you got the smoke, buddy, but I've got the fire. Rick Riordan
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Ask me again, once we defeat Gaea. Rick Riordan
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Hazel frowned. "Why that one?"" You don't see the ghost?" Frank asked." Ghost?" Nico asked. Okay... if Frank was seeing a ghost that the Underworld kids couldn't see, something was definitely wrong. Rick Riordan
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Keep climbing, ' he told himself.' Cheeseburgers, ' his stomach replied.' Shut up, ' he thought.' With fries, ' his stomach complained. Rick Riordan
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I had a crush on Percy, " Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret. Rick Riordan
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Lots of death, huh? Personally, I'm trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun! Rick Riordan
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Yeah, well, ” Nico said, “not giving people a second thought…that can be dangerous. Rick Riordan
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Images flashed through his mind. He saw Nico and his sister on a snowy mountain cliff in Maine, Percy Jackson protecting them from the manticore. Percy's sword gleamed in the dark. He'd been the first demigod Nico had ever seen in action. Later at Camp Half-Blood, Percy took Nico by the arm, promising to keep his sister Bianca safe. Nico believed him. Nico looked into his sea-green eyes and though, How can he possibly fail? This is a real hero. . Rick Riordan
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Oh, by the way…” Jason glanced at Percy. “I resigned my office, gave Frank a field promotion to praetor. Unless you want to contest that ruling.” Percy grinned. “No argument here.” “Praetor?” Hazel stared at Frank. He shrugged uncomfortably. “Well… yeah. I know it seems weird.” She tried to throw her arms around him, then winced as she remembered her busted ribs. She settled for kissing him. “It seems perfect.” Leo clapped Frank on the shoulder. “Way to go, Zhang. Now you can order Octavian to fall on his sword. Rick Riordan
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Is this guy Love or Death?" Jason gr 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 a Rick Riordan
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Jason's fingers itched to draw his sword. He'd met plenty of scary demigods, but he was starting to realize that Nico di Angelo--as pale and gaunt as he looked--might be more than he could handle. Rick Riordan
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Nico, you can do this, " Jason said. "It might be embarrassing, but it's for the scepter." Nico didn't look convinced. In fact he looked like he was going to be sick. But he squared his shoulders and nodded. "You're right. I- I'm not afraid of a love god." Favonius beamed. "Excellent! Would you like a snack before you go? Rick Riordan
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He was making a brave attempt, but Jason could see the sadness lingering in his eyes. Something had happened to him... something to do with Calypso. Rick Riordan
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No, " Frank said. "I'm only a centurion." Jason cursed in Latin. "He means he can't control a whole legion. He's not of high enough rank." Nico swung back his black sword at another gryphon. "Well, then, promote him! Rick Riordan
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He scowled at Jason. "And please, I don't like being touched. Don't ever grab me again. Rick Riordan
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Bob says hello, " he told the stars. Rick Riordan
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The truth hit him. Jason wasn't quite Roman anymore. His time at Camp Half-Blood had changed him. Reyna had recognized that. Apparently, so did the undead legionnaires. If Jason no longer gave off the right sort of vibe, or aura of a Roman leader... Rick Riordan
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For the first time, Cupid's gaze seemed sympathetic. "Oh, I wouldn't say Love always makes you happy." His voice sounded smaller, much more human. "Sometimes it makes you incredible sad. But at least you've faced it now. That's the only way to conquer me. Rick Riordan
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You guys are so... dark. Even if I used flash, I'm not sure it would come out."" Y-yeah, " Percy managed. "You guys aren't photogenic. Rick Riordan
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Dude." Jason gave Percy a bear hug." Back from Tartarus! " Leo whooped. "That's my peeps! Rick Riordan
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Whenever he felt like giving up, plopping himself down, and dying (which was, like, every ten minutes), he reached over and took her hand, just to remember there was warmth in the world. Rick Riordan
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Yeah, you bet Romani.' Percy bared his forearm and showed them the brand he'd got at Camp Jupiter- the SPQR mark, with the trident of Neptune. 'You mix Greek and Roman, and you know what you get? You get BAM! ' He stomped his foot, and the empousai scrambled back. One fell off the boulder where she'd been perched. Rick Riordan
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Annabeth didn’t want to sleep, but her body betrayed her. Her eyelids turned to lead. “Percy, wake me for second watch. Don’t be a hero.” He gave her that smirk she’d come to love. “Who, me?” He kissed her, his lips parched and feverishly warm. “Sleep. Rick Riordan