"You're kinder than I would be." Percy had no intention of punching. He had guns for a reason. And Scanlan had kneecaps. "If you like, I'll hold him still for you if he shows his face."
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Re: Pike: Closed to Percy (after dinner)
"You're kinder than I would be." Percy had no intention of punching. He had guns for a reason. And Scanlan had kneecaps. "If you like, I'll hold him still for you if he shows his face."