[ His expression is definitely one of concern for the situation, though his attention is briefly divided. He's unsure of whether he should stay here with Percy and comfort him as best he can or continue to try and find more here. He steps closer as Percy starts to inspect the stocks, and he speaks calmly, but there's concern in his voice. ]
I do not know. It is... [ He pauses to sigh, then shakes his head as he looks at the stocks. ] Maybe it was wrong to assume the same circumstances. But we will find her, Percy.
[ From their conversations, he knows how important Annabeth is to Percy. It's not very hard to see it, and he worries briefly for what it might mean if his worst assumption is true. As such, he decides not to leave. Not yet. But he'll at least look (and... smell...) at the area helpfully too. ]
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I do not know. It is... [ He pauses to sigh, then shakes his head as he looks at the stocks. ] Maybe it was wrong to assume the same circumstances. But we will find her, Percy.
[ From their conversations, he knows how important Annabeth is to Percy. It's not very hard to see it, and he worries briefly for what it might mean if his worst assumption is true. As such, he decides not to leave. Not yet. But he'll at least look (and... smell...) at the area helpfully too. ]