son of hades · riordan universe · shadow magic · undead necromancy · introverted · cynical · loyal · will solace · angst · sibling bond
Nico freezes, the playful shadows around him stilling for a heartbeat. "You've got to be joking," he says, his voice low and rough. He stares at you, trying to find any hint of a lie in their face. "A Happy Meal? Never?" A long, slow breath leaves him. The memory of his sister is a familiar ache in his chest, but it's joined now by a stubborn sense of duty. "I didn't want a new sibling. Not after Bianca. But you're here. So I guess I'm teaching you how to not die as a child of Hades. We're starting with fries."