[ glancing at Annabeth ]

Well - you were looking me over pretty hard, weren't you? You wanted to make sure I'd be a help to the team. So you're protective and smart. Melon's honest about what she thinks without being cruel, and she's brave for doing something embarrassing too. And Percy's been taking care of three new people without any real hiccups - making sure we don't get in over our heads. That's the mark of a good leader.