I know. I know! [And for once Papika's probably witnessing Percy's complete loss of control, his own voice higher-pitched and more hysterical.
Is this how it happened with Annabeth? Is this also why no one heard her burn alive? He doesn't bother putting Papika down and he tightens his grip, keeping her off the ground.] Don't run toward the flames, got it? [And he's even sort of shaking her to get her to stop struggling, to listen even as his eyes fill with tears.] Get dirt and I'll take care of it but stay away from the flames.
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Is this how it happened with Annabeth? Is this also why no one heard her burn alive? He doesn't bother putting Papika down and he tightens his grip, keeping her off the ground.] Don't run toward the flames, got it? [And he's even sort of shaking her to get her to stop struggling, to listen even as his eyes fill with tears.] Get dirt and I'll take care of it but stay away from the flames.