„Then something occurred to me.”Get closer,” I told Blackjack.He whinnied in protest.”Just within shouting distance,” I said. “I need to talk to the statue.”Now I’m sure you’ve lost it, boss, Blackjack said“

— Rick Riordan
„Get closer," I told Blackjack. "I need to talk to the statue."he muttered, but he flew as close as he could, dodging the flying statue.“
— Rick Riordan
„Hey, why do pegasi gallop as they fly, anyway?"Blackjack whinnied.“
— Rick Riordan
„Good luck, boss. Don't let'em turn you into horse meat! (Blackjack)“
— Rick Riordan
„Percy: "Hey, why do pegasi gallop as they fly, anyway?"Blackjack: "Why do humans swing their arms as they walk? I dunno, boss. It just feels right.“
— Rick Riordan
„Um… is that thing?" Frank said.The horse whinnied angrily."I don't think so," Percy guessed. "He just said“
— Rick Riordan
„I need to talk to Clarisse," Annabeth said.I stared at her as if she'd just said "I need to eat a large, smelly boot.""What for?“
— Rick Riordan