Annabeth, thank goodness, would be staying in New York. She'd gotten permission from her parentsto attend a boarding school in the city so she could be close to Olympus and oversee the rebuildingefforts.And close to me? I asked.Well, someone's got a big sense of his own importance. But she laced her fingers through mine. Iremembered what she'd told me in New York, about building something permanent, and I thought-justmaybe-we were off to a good start.
Annabeth's decision to stay in New York was a relief, as she received consent from her parents to attend a boarding school in the city. Her presence would allow her to be near Olympus and involved in the rebuilding efforts following the recent turmoil. The narrator, though teasing Annabeth about her motivations, felt a deep connection as she intertwined her fingers with his, suggesting a growing bond between them.
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