"No, which is quite fortunate as one would never know when it would strike next. I would suggest that the sooner the better."
There was nothing like having things done and out of the way as soon as possible, in any case. And it left Percy with less time to inquire around--if he would. Theodore was curious as to why Percy wasn't enlisting the assistance of his brother. Or at the very least didn't have his brother around. Maybe he was in Egypt or something?