‘If I was going to pick one person in the world to reattach my head,’ I said, ‘I’d pick you.’ I just blurted it out – to give her confidence, I guess – but immediately I realized it sounded pretty stupid. ‘Awww…’ Silena sniffled and wiped her eyes. ‘Percy, that is so sweet!’ Annabeth blushed. ‘Shut up, Silena.

