Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson and the Titan's curse (№ 295749)

- Perseus Jackson, ' said one.
"Yes..." mused the second. I don't see what makes him such a threat.
- Who says I'm a threat?
The first of the Hesperides looked over his shoulder, towards the top.
- They are afraid of you. Their sorrow is that this - she pointed to the Waist - still didn't kill you.
- Sometimes, the temptation - admitted Waist. But no, thanks. He's my friend.