Thalia, feeling flustered, greets Lord Apollo, revealing her connection as his half-sister. This conversation highlights her history, as she was previously transformed into a tree, a circumstance that Apollo finds unfortunate. He expresses his relief that she has returned to her human form.

Apollo reminisces about a past experience involving pretty girls turning into trees, showcasing his disdain for such transformations. This banter unfolds in a scene from "The Titan's Curse," a book by Rick Riordan, emphasizing the familial ties and playful interactions among characters in the story.