Thinking about how Percy being a ‘seaweed brain’ in Annabeth’s eyes can actually be used to explore more of black culture on television and opportunity to normalize things black beauty and self-care over the typical white trends. i.e.
*Annabeth has her weave ripped out during battle*
*Percy ungodly screeching*
Annabeth: What? I’m fine-
Percy: I- he pulled out your hair?
Annabeth: It isn’t my real hair, seaweed brain. I’ll be fine. I- did you think I had naturally blonde hair?
Percy: ….no. I figured it was dyed.
Annabeth: uh-huh.
Percy: What do you mean… it isn’t… your real hair?
Annabeth: you know how white people have extensions? It’s like that but sewn in.
Percy, softly: holy shit…. that actually still sounds like it hurts-
Or
Percy: stop being mean. I know you have a spare toothbrush.
Annabeth: It isn’t my fault you forgot to pack one. And no i don’t!
Percy: You do! I see it!
Annabeth: I only have two!
Percy: HOW MANY TEETH DO YOU HAVE?!?!
Annabeth: You’re such a seaweed brain. It’s for my edges.
Percy: Oh. Right. Of course.
*silence*
Percy: Hey, what are edges?
Annabeth: If you were allowed a phone, I would make you google these things.
*Fast Forward to Son of Neptune*
Hazel: I’m going to bed
Frank: Night!
Percy: Night- wait. Where’s your scarf?
Hazel: What?
Percy: Aren’t you supposed to wear a scarf to keep your hair nice while you sleep?
Hazel: I… yes, but I didn’t have time to pack one?
Percy: I have an extra don’t worry.
Hazel: What? Why?
Percy: I literally have no idea. I can’t even remember my last name.
Frank: But you remember how to take care of her hair?
Percy: I can’t help what my brain prioritizes.
Bonus: Make Paul black so that baby Estelle is mixed and Percy ends up being a pro at doing her hair because he’s watched Annabeth get her hair done so many times.