LIV LEO

As Leo’s revelation about building the Argo II sinks in, the Hephaestus campers barrage him with questions about the crew, the timeline, and who gets to go. Chiron intervenes, confirming the plan and emphasizing that the ship must be constructed to travel by air and sea, avoiding treacherous land routes.

Chiron sets the stakes: the Argo II must launch by the summer solstice, giving the campers no more than six months. He notes the unreliability of the wind gods and the advantage of summer winds, framing the deadline as essential to confronting the giants. The mention of Jason’s parentage underscores the strategic need for this vessel, while Percy’s absence lingers as an unspoken loss.

Jake Mason elevates Leo, declaring him senior counselor of Cabin Nine. The cabin unanimously supports Leo, signaling a break from their past misfortunes and restoring morale. Leo, feeling accepted and anchored for the first time since his mother’s death, accepts the responsibility.

Emboldened by the cabin’s trust, Leo embraces leadership and rallies his team to begin the largest project in their cabin’s history. He commits to building a formidable warship, the Argo II, to carry the quest forward against the giants.