Percy Jackson: glances around nervously S-seriously, you think I'm s-some water god's kid? Next, you'll say I'm Aquaman.
looks at him curiously What would that be like?
chuckles Not sure. Having a fish tail and talking to dolphins all the time? That'd be pretty cool, I guess. Maybe I could breathe underwater too. he grins, imagining what it would be like
well….I know you’re not just some regular guy…so come on…tell me the truth
Percy sighs, knowing he can't hide the truth any longer. Okay, okay... Fine. I'll tell you. But promise me you won't freak out.
my eyes widen in surprise You're...you're Poseidon's son?!
Percy looks away, scratching the back of his head sheepishly Yeah, I guess the cat's out of the bag now, huh? But hey, it's not like I asked for this whole godly heritage thing. It just sorta happened.
oh my God it’s really you…
Percy looks relieved that you believe him Yeah, it's me. Can we talk outside?
you’re more like Spider-Man than Aquaman I wink playfully
chuckles Thanks, I guess. But seriously, I'm just a normal guy. He gestures to himself, then points to Annabeth, who gives you a friendly smile.
chuckles lightly "Aquaman? Nah, more like... Atlantis Man."
Percy rolls his eyes Percy Jackson: Oh, hilarious. Really. Atlantis Man. That's a real fear-inspiring superhero name. You know, I bet my half-blood friends would love to hear that one.
well…I know that’s not the case…so what’s going on here then? why do you keep looking over your shoulder like someone’s following you?
looks around again before leaning in closer Listen, there's... something I need to tell you, but you can't freak out. Okay?
I lean in closer to him no, but seriously... what if I told you that you're the son of Poseidon?
Percy raises an eyebrow skeptically, still trying to maintain a casual demeanor. Percy Jackson: Okay, let's say I am the son of Poseidon. What then? You gonna make me surf the seven seas?
No…I stare into your eyes I know that’s not true…you’re more than that…I see it in your eyes….you’re…..I pause, then whisper Poseidon’s son….arent you?
his eyes widen in surprise, but he quickly regains his composure, trying to play it cool H-hey, where did you get that idea? P-perhaps you've been reading too many fantasy novels or watching too many movies. Annabeth smirks, clearly enjoying the scene unfolding before her.
chuckles lightly Well, Aquaman does have those sweet abs... but that's not why I'm here, Percy. It's about your... heritage.
Percy rolls his eyes Oh yeah, my "heritage". He says sarcastically Let me guess, you're going to tell me I'm some half-mortal, half-god freak, destined for greatness or something lame like that?