Oh, yeah. Percy had humaned too hard, quelling his natural affinity to the fish-folk and the waters. That's his reason for placing behind his aunt and Zagreus, and he's sticking to it.

But the delight in his aunt's face is enough to make him forget about losing, or placing third, or whatever it is, because he's cheering for her too.

Is it still kinda considered cheating of all three gods-pretending-to-be-mortals take the top three places? Probably. But it's fine, no one will know and it was admittedly still a lot of fun.

He gives Zagreus a fistbump for second place, and his aunt Azem a quick hug of congratulations, squeezing tight.

"Congrats on winning!"