[ and Percy knows that he's asking a lot, that he's asking so much of Luke to not close the door, to not shut Annabeth out. because if it's hard for Percy to have her come and go, he knows that it's impossible for Luke. because of the apologies, because of the countless conversations about how he's different, because it's Annabeth and he's sure that she's never reacted the same way twice.
Luke's response is as non-committal as they get, but Percy understands. he does. and maybe he can't empathize, maybe he doesn't understand completely, but he does understand the struggle of having someone important to you come and go like the tide. it's just that this is one that Percy can't control, can't reach for and pull back to him. ]
Thanks. For even trying, y'know. I get that it's not easy.
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Luke's response is as non-committal as they get, but Percy understands. he does. and maybe he can't empathize, maybe he doesn't understand completely, but he does understand the struggle of having someone important to you come and go like the tide. it's just that this is one that Percy can't control, can't reach for and pull back to him. ]
Thanks. For even trying, y'know. I get that it's not easy.