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Idk where “Percy is an idiot” came from in the fandom. After rereading the series as an adult it’s remarkable how empathic and self conscious this kid is. You can tell that this is a kid who had to grow up early because he was always facing situations that involved him being punished for his actions. Most of which he can’t help due to his adhd, age, and being a half blood.

He was never carefree. Like ever. Every good day he had, he’s been treating as temporary like he doubts he’d get another one. Counting down till something goes wrong. Every interaction with another person is detailed with analysis of how he is interpreting their feelings and actions.

His impulses stem directly from feelings of injustice, either to himself or for others. He does things irrationally because he feels there isn’t a better choice in his situation than throwing himself in. Boy really hits the “I guess we’ll see if I die” button every time. It’s kinda concerning bc of how suicidal it is.

So no I don’t really see these headcanons of Percy embarking on shenanigan’s with Leo because most of the stupid shit he’s done has been with Annabeth, and the stuff he’s done on his own have been to sacrifice himself or help another person out.

I don’t see him encouraging it either. Especially when it comes to Estelle in the future. No way is he going to let her do half of the stuff he did bc in his head he was really ready to die when he did those things.

This is probably why he is so attached to Annabeth. He loves her rebellious side which is fueled by her pride and confidence, but at the same time is so close to her bc of the amount of times he’s had to save her from herself.

Their flaws are almost foils. His unwavering loyalty stemming from his own worthlessness coupled with her pride that drives her to prove her worth.

Just by reading all their interactions alone Percy has more reason to be stressed by Annabeth than Annabeth about him.

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"i cant watch shows about fantasy kingdoms without thinking about how they should be abolishing the monarchy" that my friend sounds like a skill issue

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now that we’re on the subject why is Percy always the one being singled out as the one who needs to “know when to take a step back” when no other character is. Why would you have the narrative structure of the Heroes of Olympus literally be about answering the call to adventure (seven halfbloods shall answer the call) and then flip and decide Percy needs to learn a lesson in what? Humility? Not doing what he was built up to do? Pick a message and stick with it babe !

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Okay, so I just finished reading Fourth Wing and Iron Flame and someone needs to explain something to me because either I'm stupid and missed it or there's a plot hole.

We know Violet lived at Basgiath for years because her mom was stationed there. Lived there long enough that she's able to confidently tell Xaden that she's lived there longer than he has, to have extensively worked with Markham who lives and works in the archives there, and to have had Nolon mending her for years in the Healer's Quadrant.

And I know only riders and cadets are permitted in the Riders Quadrant so obviously she wouldn't be going there. But we also know the riders go out into other parts of the college all the time?? The riders use the same healers and infirmary as everyone else in the college (the same infirmary Violet has been using for years while living there before entering the riders quadrant) and Violet spends a shit ton of time in both books in the Archives as a rider.

What I don't understand, is how Violet never crossed paths with any of the marked ones? Or Dain in his first year? You're telling me that after Dain bonded and was able to have his pick of the chores and he didn't choose the Archive rotation like Violet did in Fourth Wing just because he knew she was always in the Archives? Or something in the Healer's Quadrant just so his overprotective ass could always know when she was injured? Same with marked ones, none of them ever had chore duties outside of the rider's quadrant?

The only explanation I can come up with that is that they weren't permitted to have chores outside of the riders quadrant because of Violet but I don't know how her mom would've been able to swing that because it feels like she'd be overstepping some how.

It also doesn't explain how out of all the third and second year marked cadets, none of them happened to be injured the same time she was? Or when they were permitted to leave the college on weekends they never came across each other in that town I forget the name of that they're allowed to visit on weekends when they're second years. Or even if they weren't permitted to work in the Archives, they would've still been allowed to go there because Violet does many times in Iron Flame and it's not because she's special, rider's are allowed to check books out of the Archives same as their own library.

Anyway, I feel like I missed something and it's bothering the hell out of me.

#I also think it'd be hilarious if Xaden would have seen Violet around the college for the two years he was there and not know who she was #but she's attractive with interesting hair and he develops a crush on her #only to be furious when he learns who she is that day on the parapet #Garrick would've had a fucking field day teasing him about it because obviously he would know about Xaden's crush on the silver haired girl #xaden riorson #violet sorrengail #the empyrean #fourth wing #dain aetos

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anyway have any of you ever thought about how Jason was raised by wolves and then an army and told he had to be the best so he became the best, made himself the best using his experiences and power, who has to prove himself time and time again to the people who made him, and then he meets Percy Jackson who, with almost none of Jason’s training, without having been raised and molded into a leader, is better than him

Percy Jackson, who had a childhood, who had a mom, who seems all the better for it. Jason can finish his quests and missions and get a pat on the back and congratulations for bringing honor to the Legion and nothing else because that’s what’s expected of him, while Percy gets hugs and cookies and tears of relief and so much love because people had been hoping he’d succeed, not because it meant victory, but because it meant he'd live.

all of the things Jason’s gone through to make him that perfect leader and soldier feel like they were all for nothing because he looks at Percy Jackson and sees that perfect leader and soldier and none of the things that made Jason good are what made him great

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TRAGIC BACKSTORY EXPLAINS BEHAVIOR BUT DOES NOT EXCUSE IT

TRAGIC BACKSTORY EXPLAINS BEHAVIOR BUT DOES NOT EXCUSE IT

TRAGIC BACKSTORY EXPLAINS BEHAVIOR BUT DOES NOT EXCUSE IT

WHY IS THIS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND

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Percy, who had finally accepted to bear the burden of the great prophecy after agonizing over it for years only for everyone to repeatedly tell him in the final book that he's not the hero and its not about him:

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The first funny bitch was Cain, who straight up lied to God after killing his brother.

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“It’s okay, I’m okay” fucking broke me

#gets these kids some Emmys #Percy Jackson #Annabeth Chase #percabeth #disney pjo

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just thinking about how percy's plans look like he's actively trying to get himself killed because he doesn't take the time to explain his plans to anyone else because they are time-sensitive. and how annabeth never needs him to explain anything because she can recognize battle strategy from a mile away. and how she knows that percy only diverges from a collective plan when he sees a flaw in it and is about to do something that'll confuse the opponent long enough for them to gain the upper hand. and how annabeth will only take over when she sees a flaw in his plan and guide them back on track. and how percy gives her the space to play on her strengths instead of fighting her over it because he trusts her judgment. and how all of this basically happens wordlessly because they understand each other.

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im sorry but the juxtaposition of annabeth literally going to a secret Athena temple to ask her mother for help, desperate for her approval, and getting told she's being punished for impertinence... while Percy "my dad can go f*ck himself" Jackson gets saved by his daddy from Athena's very temple no less... that's comedy babe

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love seeing the beginnings of perseus "pay your fucking child support" jackson's crusade against the gods' parental negligence problem in ep 1 & 2 of the pjo show. the absolute KING of "my daddy gave me issues so HE'S about to HAVE issues"

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confiscating 'top/bottom' until y'all stop being weird and treating it like gender roles volume 2

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You’re a mean one Mr. grinch is such a funny Christmas song. All the other ones are about cheer and fun and family and gifts, but the grinch song is literally just roasting this guy with increasingly obscure insults for 3 minutes. They never even say what he did, all we learn is that the narrator fucking hates that guy

#the song also slaps hard

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so insane that percy canonically gets chased by something wants to kill him and he passes by others who look at him like "you need help?" and he just shouts "I'M FINE! I'M GOOD!" while running for his life like this is actual canon event not just some comedic headcanon i love him so much