[you can always choose to try to be the reason something good happens.

something about that resonates, almost, and jiuqing finds herself smiling gently. shale is truly wise - they really ought to listen to them more. they could probably all benefit from it.

she just hopes their words will help percy.]

...I agree. Your friends were very lucky to have you there, Percy, and so was that boy. Your help made a huge difference.