Leo expresses his confusion about Gaia's presence at camp, recalling that Percy's injury occurred there. Percy counters Leo's accusation, noting that his nosebleed isn’t the cause for concern and mentions Athena's warning against blaming him. He highlights that Gaia, as the embodiment of Earth, has the ability to appear wherever she desires and had previously declared her intention to target their camp first.

The conversation quickly shifts to strategizing on how to prevent Gaia’s destructive plans. Despite the overwhelming power she holds, the characters realize they need to come together and devise a method to thwart her impending attack, emphasizing their sense of urgency and teamwork in the face of danger.