[he looks a little young to be a major, but then again annabeth knows from experience that appearances can mean absolutely nothing. maybe he really isn't quite so ordinary mortal after all.
she opens the door and walks in cautiously, leaving it open behind her. for half a second, the quiet is deep enough that all her worry seems ridiculous.
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she opens the door and walks in cautiously, leaving it open behind her. for half a second, the quiet is deep enough that all her worry seems ridiculous.
— and then the door slams shut.]