You both passed out, Percy said. I don't know why, but Ella told me not to worry about it. She said you were…sharing? Sharing, Ella agreed. She crouched in the stern, preening her wing feathers with her teeth, which didn't look like a very effective form of personal hygiene. She spit out some red fluff. Sharing is good. No more blackouts. Biggest American blackout, August 14, 2003. Hazel shared. No more blackouts. Percy scratched his head. Yeah…we've been having conversations like that all night. I still don't know what she's talking about.
In this excerpt from Rick Riordan's "The Mark of Athena," Percy discusses a mysterious incident where he and another character both fainted. Ella reassures him, implying that they were engaging in something beneficial referred to as "sharing." This idea seems to connect with the concept of overcoming challenges, with Ella referencing the significant blackout in American history as a metaphor for their experience.
As Percy tries to make sense of Ella's words, he acknowledges that their recent conversations have been puzzling. Ella suggests that this sharing has a positive impact, indicated by her mention of Hazel's involvement. The exchange highlights a theme of collaboration and its importance in overcoming difficulties, although Percy's confusion reflects the unusual nature of their discussions.