Annabeth is a much prettier sight than Mr D, but she could just as intimidating when she's kept waiting. Percy waits a split second to see if she will drop kick him, or tackle him before he comes forward and slides an arm around her shoulder.

"Sorry, I missed the meeting about Demigods going into space." It sounds like a title to a really bad action film. His eyes run over her, checking that she's okay because if anyone's tried to hurt her...