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10. Candy Canes
"I like the blue ones the best," Percy said like it was obvious. "The blue raspberry candy canes are my absolute favorite."
"Rainbow is my favorite," Bella said, licking her lips in anticipation of the sweet treat. "It tastes like fruit!"
"And you like fruit?" Annabeth said, almost laughing. "Bella, you wouldn't even eat the camp strawberries if they were covered in chocolate."
"Yeah, but it's sugary fruit, Mommy! Much better than regular fruit," Bella said, nodding her head wisely. "You wouldn't know."
"True," Annabeth admitted, "but my favorite type of candy cane are those air fresheners that smell like peppermint. They are so good!"
"Okay, guys, can we stop arguing about which kind is the best, and actually buy some?" Ethan whined. "I want to eat candy!"
"Fine," Annabeth replied. She turned toward the camper behind the counter of the camp store, and said, "We'll take one box of regulars to hang on the tree, and one box of assorted flavors for my kids to eat."
"Hey, what about me?" Percy asked as the cashier rang up Annabeth's purchase.
"On the subject of candy, I consider you a kid too," Annabeth joked. "Is that a problem?"
"Not at all," Percy said happily. "I'd be glad to eat as much candy as a kid anyway."
"Well, you have fun with that, Percy," Annabeth said, handing her three family members each a candy cane. "Let's go home."