Hope does not leave without being given permission.

“So . . . what is this fire river called?”“The Phlegethon,” [Annabeth] said. “Yo…”

“Mrs. O' Leary is my pet. I couldn't let you stick a sword in her rump, now, cou…”

“I thought maybe she'd whisk us off by magic, or at least hail a taxi. Instead, …”

“The others strapped themselves below - except for Coach Hedge, who insisted on …”