[Her voice and cadence are so distinct, Percy has to imagine Jester really doesn't need to introduce herself. Still, after he rolls his eyes, it gets a smile out of him.]

Among the nobility in Whitestone, yes. Suppose I got into the habit as a boy and wear them when it suits me.

[Not that often, he would've said. But, considering no one else between the two houses wears them at all (that he's noticed), maybe it seems like a lot.]

I like lemon cake.