papa?
what's wrong?
why's there so much
blood?
(hush now percy)
.
mummy?
this isn't funny.
tell me now.
i wanna know.
(quiet annabeth, mother is working)
.
what do you mean
by war and death?
countless sacrifices
are meaningless?
(you'll understand when you're older)
.
i'm confused
what's happening?
why won't you tell me?
i can help.
(no you can't, go back to bed)
.
through your harsh glares
transfixed stares
never once did i learn
a reason why
(it's none of your business)
.
little kids are curious
they learn by example
you lead by one
a very poor one
(it'll work out in the end. trust me darling)
.
i ask
you redirect
this isn't politics
tell me, i need to know
(no you don't, not unless i say so)
.
why is there blood everywhere?
what is with the blank stare?
why don't you seem to care?
i need answers please
(i said no. respect me child)
.
constantly changing the subject
hiding things
saying i will understand when i am
older
(you. will. understand.)
.
and that
is how
i've come
to the realization;
you.
don't.
trust.
me.
