[ It's fleeting, but she catches it. Equally fleeting is the little smile she gives back, as if to say "Of course I did." or "That's what friends are for.". Despite her inclination for borrowing things for attention, doing the right thing was more or less ingrained in Piper's dna. Demigods weren't perfect or heroic by default, but she could no more leave a friend and their home in danger than she could put them in harm's way herself.

She laughs just a little then, dryly. ] No one can fault you for that one. It can be pretty convoluted...

[ Piper shakes her head a bit, trying not to let on too much how much she dislikes that option, but for his safety she'd deal with it. ]

Anyway, there's another reason I brought it up. Mythology isn't all magic and monsters. I mentioned before, there were inventors too. Between both I think if we find the right lead... we can find something to free your dad. There are so many possibilities, we're bound to find something. [ She looks at him, raising an eyebrow, already knowing the answer. ]

You up for it, Goggles?