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Humans see what they want to see.
Rick Riordan
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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Military City
USA
Richard Russell Riordan
Jr.
Richard Russell Riordan Jr
Perception
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Yours in demigodishness, and all that. Peace out!
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