By now, it should be clear that this is a real “breather” of a chapter. We’re taking stock, assembling the team, diving into Percy a little and, through him, the various characters who pass through this story. At least on the New California side, anyway. It’s prelude to the insanity that’s coming in the next chapter. Trust me.
But even so…you just know it’s all leading up to a killer ending for this chapter with the big #800. You’ll see…
The only time its appropriate to ask how many fingers someone has.
… well you can ask it any time but people will look at you less like a weirdo now.
Good point. I’d tread carefully.