#percy scares himself and hates it but magnus. he scares neither himself nor others but would like to! very muchly

[raspberryjellybrains]

I really enjoy the contrast between the attitude towards killing in PJO and MCGA. Percy doesn't like killing and only does it when he has to, while feeling very tortured that he is quite good at violence despite wanting to avoid it. then Magnus shows up and his first resort is killing and he is so so bad at it. his sword is swinging him for god's sake, this boy is so cringefail at fighting and it is his first instinct, which goes entirely unquestioned. really a beautiful, beautiful contrast.

#HES SO FUNNY LIKE BABYGIRL WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!! WHY ARE YOU SO FULL OF RAGE!!!! #percy scares himself and hates it but magnus. he scares neither himself nor others but would like to! very muchly #and i love percy dearly as well bevause hes such a compelling and complex character so i love that internal conflict #but the contrast. gorgeous. #also in tkc. its like having those two fighting each other for control. #carter: what if we didnt kill everyone now #sadie: what if we did. that would be so cool and easier. #carter: nO- #percy jackson #magnus chase #pjo #mcga