Annabeth watched him go, fascinated as always at how connected he seemed with the water. He'd be okay. And if she needed him, all it would take would be for her to throw her knife into the water and he'd come running. Like always.

Annabeth turned, noticing with a grin and a sigh that Leo had already run off to talk to people. At least he was a sociable one.

It didn't take her long to scope out the Welcoming Committee and talk with the station master. She didn't feel much more enlightened when she made her way back down to the beach but at least she knew more than when they had first arrived.

Approaching Percy she placed a hand on his shoulder, amazed as always at how dry he was. "Find out anything interesting?"