Jercyjuice

6 minutes and 50 seconds before this:

Percy: bro should we?

Jason: bro...

Like, in Greek mythology, Aphrodite and Apollo are essentially the divine standards for feminine and youthful masculine beauty. And while Percy definitely notices that they're physically attractive (quite often, might i add, my bi king), the details he remembers most aren't really about perfect faces, but about aspects that have more to do with their personality.

With Aphrodite, he obviously describes her as stunningly beautiful, but then immediately afterwards he also says this:

She really was beautiful. And not just because she had a pretty face or anything. She believed in love so much, it was impossible not to feel giddy when she talked about it. (Titan’s Curse, Chapter 13)

Like, I love the fact that one of the things Percy considers most beautiful about the literal goddess of beauty isn't her appearance, but her genuine love for love itself.

And with Apollo, while Percy also repeatedly describes him as very handsome, the detail he keeps coming back to is specifically the way he smiles:

The driver got out, smiling. He looked about seventeen or eighteen, and for a second, I had the uneasy feeling it was Luke, my old enemy. This guy had the same sandy hair and outdoorsy good looks. But it wasn't Luke. This guy was taller, with no scar on his face like Luke's. His smile was brighter and more playful. (Titan’s Curse, Chapter 4)

Despite the battle scars, the Titan’s face was handsome and strangely familiar. Percy was pretty sure he’d never seen this guy before, but his eyes and his smile reminded Percy of someone (…) He remembered the name Leto: the mother of Apollo and Artemis. This guy koios looked vaguely familiar because he had Artemis’ cold eyes and Apollo’s smile. (House of Hades, Chapter 61, Percy)

I just think that's really endearing.

When Percy describes the two gods who literally embody ideal beauty, the qualities that leave the biggest impression on him aren't things like symmetrical features or perfect physique, but the things that reveal personality...

LIKE OKAY HEAR ME OUT

Jason had been in the demigod world for 13 YEARS. 1 with Lupa, 12 with Camp Jupiter and the Roman Legions. He most likely has expertise in bare hand to hand combat, swords, knifes, spears and many other weapons.

Percy has know he's a demigod for 5 years I believe as of HOO. (This is my controversial take) The only reason people say Percy would win in a fight is because they're biased. And maybe I'm biased! But it wouldn't be entirely their faults.

Rick

I love him so so so much. BUT HOLY FUCK. He nerfed Jason so hard. It's like he knew Jason had the potential to be a stronger character.

-Grew up in an army.

-Son of Jupiter, KING OF THE GODS.

-A natural born leader, whether Jason likes it or not.

-Roman, a civilisation known for their strength and concouring of other nations.

But no. Rick took Jason and made him pass out 11 times (I heard this from somewhere else, may be the wrong number) over 4 books. You cannot convince me that's not him taking Jason out of the story because people didn't like him and he had the potential to be stronger.

If Jason had gotten back all his memories? Ooh boy everyone would be fucking scared that boy was trained within an inch of his LIFE.

My conclusion! Jason with his memories could beat Percy. Jason without them would put up a good fight, but Percy would win.

Nico probably thought that beach day with CHB would be tension-filled and romantic.

He was obviously very wrong.

@disaster-guys asks and I shall deliver

Is this version dilf-y enough

^ live percy reaction bonus

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tension in the ot3 sweaterrrr.