Luke being given a quest at 17, feeling like there's no glory in it because it's a quest someone's already succeeded before, but then failing that very quest he considered to be beneath him, getting a permanent scar, "ruining it" for the rest of the campers because now no one else can go on quests and earn glory in the eyes of the gods, so he turns to Kronos, and years later here comes a possible candidate for the great prophecy, 12 years old, gets the first quest the camp has done since Luke's fucked it up, and Luke is actively ensuring this quest is an impossible quest!! he's literally rigged it so Percy's gonna fail (the shoes, the bolt appearing in his bag) and then this kid somehow succeeds still??? and not only that, Percy got the unique quest Luke wanted in the first place and achieved feats no one else had and earned glory in the eyes of his father, all because Luke created the circumstances for that to happen??
oh my god yeah I don't think I'd ever recover from that either
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Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce 🥙🍄🧀
Full recipe ⬇️⬇️⬇️
For the Filling:
• 1 lb ground beef 🥩
• 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped (such as cremini or button) 🍄
• 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
• 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
• 1 cup Greek yogurt 🥛
• 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out 🥒
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 🌿
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For Assembly:
• 4-6 whole wheat pita pockets 🥙
• Fresh lettuce, chopped 🥬
• Cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• Red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling:
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
• Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
• Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become tender.
• Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Stir in shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese until well combined.
2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
• In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill.
• Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Assemble the Pita Pockets:
• Warm the pita pockets slightly in the oven or microwave for easier opening.
• Carefully cut the tops off the pita pockets to create an opening.
• Fill each pita pocket with a generous amount of the beef and mushroom filling.
• Add fresh lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
4. Serve:
• Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the filled pita pockets or serve it on the side for dipping.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Theo often ministers to Hyden's various wants and needs, and displays an unusual patience for him, considering Theo's typically prickly (at best) demeanor. However, I feel I should note that his attentiveness isn't borne not out of some urge to subordinate himself, or Hyden's higher noble status, or even entirely from his admiration for the man. Mostly, he's sympathetic towards Hyden's frequent bouts of infirmity and need to be tended to.
Ill health runs - ran - in the North line. Out of necessity, Theo has learned so much about sickness: how it can be treated, how it sometimes can't be treated, how to make it bearable - if only for a moment, and that feeding a cold doesn't do all that much, but a hearty stew certainly doesn't hurt. Caring for an ailing mentor is a familiar, almost comforting ritual to him by his adult years. He welcomes the opportunity Hyden presents to fall back into his old routines. It makes him feel useful. It makes him feel that maybe he can fix it this time.
So, you see, Theo really isn't a butler. He's a nurse. *
* (Theo is neither a butler nor a nurse. Do not allow him access to your wine cellar or your medical records.)
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