Oh, my dears, You must come in, poor children. I am Aunty Em. Go straight through to the back of the warehouse, please. There is a dining area.
Children, it is too late to be out all alone.Where are your parents?
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Once upon a time, I had two sisters to help me in the business, but they have passed on, and Aunty Em is alone. I have only my statues. This is why I make them, you see. They are my only company,daughter of Athena.
“Two sisters?How does she know me?
Such beautiful gray eyes you have Annabeth.
We got separated from our caravan. Our circus caravan. Anyway ,we're lost Is that food I smell?
I don’t think we can, ma’am. Come on, Percy-
Sure we can.“It’s just a photo, Annabeth. What’s the harm?
Please, dears.I so rarely get to be with children. Before you go, won’t you at least sit for a pose? For a photograph ?I will use it to model a new statue set. Children are so popular, you see. Everyone loves children
Where’s your camera
Now, the face is the most difficult. Can you smile for me please, everyone? A large smile?
“I will just be a moment,” Aunty Em said. “You know, I can’t seeyou very well in this cursed veil….