'It's the only fair way,' he said.

This earned Percy a teensy-weensy bit of redemption in my eyes. Peter also reminds me of that fable of the mouse and the lion.

"You ridiculed the idea of my ever being able to help you, expecting to receive from me any repayment of your favor; now you know that it is possible for even a mouse to help a lion."

This segment's writing was the best yet. Thanks so much for doing this!

*conjures up a happy reunion when Peter manages to paddle his way to shore and meets up with Percy.*