From the park bench he reserved, Percy spotted Gabrielle when she arrived and waved his hand high above his head to attract her attention. He stood up when she got close to help her with the bags she carried. Percy was the same as when she last saw him, except for one noticeable difference - the beginnings of a beard was growing on his chin.
"Hello, Gabrielle," Percy greeted her. The last time they'd seen one another was a few days ago, at Bill and Fleur's house for the family gathering, but they really hadn't had a chance to talk to one another. "Thank you for getting all this, but I could've helped."