Annabeth: This trial is about making hard choices. The choice of who to sacrifice to win the battle should be no problem for a daughter of Ares.
Clarisse: I never said it was a problem. I just like my plan.
Annabeth: But if your plan doesn’t work, you lose your quest, your ship, and all your men.
Clarisse: I’ll let you know what I decide. (leaves the room)
Percy: It’s the right choice. She’ll see that.
Annabeth: How do you know? How do you know it’s the right choice?
Percy: Honestly? Because it’s yours.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 2 Episode 4, with the title of ‘Clarisse Blows Up Everything’ (2×04). Percy Jackson is based on a book series of the same name written by Rick Riordan. The series Percy Jackson and the Olympians is produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television (Disney+)
- TV Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023)
- Season: 2
- Episode: 4
- Episode Name: Clarisse Blows Up Everything
- Production: Disney Branded Television, 20th Television (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We picked this because it’s a heartwarming moment that shows Percy’s loyal and complete trust in Annabeth. It highlights how their bond is becoming the most important thing for the success of their quest.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
During a tense argument about a battle plan, Clarisse is being stubborn about her own ideas. Annabeth warns her about the risks, and Percy steps in to support Annabeth, proving that he trusts her clever judgment above everything else.
Book vs TV Series
This scene on the CSS Birmingham is a show original! In the book, Percy and Annabeth are just trying to survive the monsters and the engine trouble. The show adds this sweet talk to show how much Percy completely trusts Annabeth’s judgment during the mission.
Fun facts & Trivia
Behind the Scenes: This is a major “Percabeth” milestone. The writers added this line to show that Percy’s trust in Annabeth has moved beyond logic, he now trusts her soul. It’s the first time he puts her instinct above his own.
