The distinction between "A real hero stands up for others" and "we take care of our own" is small but crucial. Thalia only has two demigods she cares about. Sally Jackson wants Percy to learn to care for ALL others- a lesson he won't truly learn until he hands that dagger to Luke
i've had horrible writer's block for the next part of my little sister minyard fic and i came up with the most devastating opening imaginable last night and now the words are flowing... i am my own worst enemy
a *counseling* professor berating me for having to miss class (with a heads up!!!) because my car literally broke meanwhile i’m having a fucking breakdown because ✨mental illness✨ make it make fucking sense