“I can only assume,” said Jace, “that mortal emotions amuse you because you have none of your own.”

“I’m calm,” Rachel insisted. “Every time I’m around you, some monsters attack us. What’s to be nervous about?””Look,” I said. “I’m sorry about the band room. I hope they didn’t kick you our or anything.””Nah. They asked me a lot of questions about you. I played dumb.””Was it hard?” Annabeth asked.”

“You’re so full of crap, you could pass for a toilet.”

“He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool.”