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Gods tend to be selfish. even when they're helpful, they always have their own motives. that's why you have to be careful about trusting them.
-Rick Riordan
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Gods Tend To Be Selfish. Even When

Rick Riordan
Gods tend to be selfish. even when they're helpful, they always have their own motives. that's why you have to be careful about trusting them.
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