Nico sat cross-legged on the ground at his dad's feet.

 

"Well, Poseidon?" Zeus grumped. "Are you too proud to join us in council, my

brother?"

 

I thought Poseidon was going to get mad, but he just looked at me and winked. "I

would be honored.

 

Lord Zeus."

 

I guess miracles do happen. Poseidon strode over to his fishing seat, and the

Olympian Council convened.

 

While Zeus was talking — some long speech about the bravery of the gods, etc. —

Annabeth walked in and stood next to me. She looked good for someone who'd

recently passed out.

 

"Miss much?" she whispered.

 

"Nobody's planning to kill us, so far," I whispered back.

 

"First time today."

 

I cracked up, but Grover nudged me because Hera was giving us a dirty look.