Percy
Percy's smile faded quickly. Octavian's smug expression immediately told Percy that he looked like a hopeless romantic. Annabeth seemed to see this as well because she loosened her grip on his hand, but didn't let go.
"Well," Jason started, then cleared his throat before continuing, " You must be Percy." He said with a hand motion, "I've heard a lot about you at Camp Half-Blood."
"Same." Percy replied, he was well aware of the Romans trying to listen in, apparently Reyna was aware too because she turned around and said in a loud voice,
"Romans, do not worry of the Greeks, they mean us no harm, return to your daily chores. I will tell you everything at dinner tonight." There was a lot of mumbling but eventually everyone trotted off.
"Well this is Annabeth, Leo and Piper." Jason said motioning to the Latino Santa elf, then to the pretty brunette, he seemed to blush a little when he said Pipers name. Reyna bristled next to him before introducing herself, Frank, Hazel, and Octavian to them.
"Well it's nice to have you back Jason," Reyna said very formally. Percy got the feeling that wasn't all she wanted to say but he didn't comment.
" It's great to be back. Eight months has been longer than I we expected but there were a few mishaps building the ship. But either way I guess Percy has told you what happened," Jason said.
"He has told us the prophecy of seven is coming to pass." Octavian said, " He has also become praetor, succeeded in a quest, and defeated the giant commanding Gaea's forces. He might be the new and improved Jason Grace." Octavian finished distastefully.
Percy saw that this seemed to infuriate Jason a little so he stepped in, " I have done that, but not without Hazel and Frank's help. Besides Jason and I were sent to the camps to ally with our 'enemies'. I haven't become a 'improved' form of Jason."
" Stop." The girl named Piper said to Octavian. For some reason, he did. Leo and Jason grinned like they were sharing a private joke but Percy was completely confused at what had just happened.
"Charmspeak," Annabeth whispered in his ear.
"What?"
"I'll explain later." Annabeth said.
"Well I should fix up a few loose ends on the ship." Leo said. But the ship looked so perfectly designed, Percy was sure he was just doing this to end the conversation.
"Right. I should get back to my duties. And Frank and Hazel to prepare for the quest." Reyna added. " Percy don't waste to much time, I will need to talk to you later. We will all finish this conversation after dinner. War council adjourned"