[ she can hear the genuine curiosity in the girl's question, and it's that kind of wonderment that always pulls at annabeth. she can respect the curiosity, the desire for more knowledge, especially when it's coming from a good place. maybe if this girl had been rude or unkind, but it's been a pleasant conversation so far, so annabeth feels no need to be snarky about it. ]

The bison don't fly where I'm from. But we do have some horses with wings that seem to be lacking in this place. [ not a single pegasus in these stables. disgraceful. ]

[ she rolls her eyes, but it's lined with amusement. ] Please don't. I'll only take ones that go by Percy.