[IT'S A POND Percy is probably nearby and look, there he is, pausing for a moment when he sees way too many ducks surrounding someone.
Wait a minute.
That's his girlfriend.
And then he's just laughing to himself because the sight is ridiculous. Still he should be a gentleman and get Annabeth out of there... after a little bit of teasing, of course.]
Making new friends? [he calls out. He's not breaking through the circle of ducks just yet, opting to hang around the edge instead.]