“Mm, yes, momma can be quite silly sometimes.” He sighs in agreement, glancing at Kate and sharing a little smile with her as they listen to Percy huff and puff about.

Idly, he strokes Percy’s small back, absolutely charmed by him in the moment. Maybe, Alecto thinks to himself, he didn’t have to worry just yet. It seems that Percy hasn’t been particularly hurt or concerned about the obvious divide between himself and his siblings. Yet.