[His grip was strong; far stronger than one might expect for a boy of his frame. Then again, Hazel's strength was fairly deceptive as well. Physically and otherwise. She held onto him, not once protesting even as the color drained from her knuckles and the tips of her fingers tingled from lack of blood flow.]
You...
[A half-laugh escaped her, laced with irony. She couldn't help herself. It was a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding, afraid she was going to have to go off on Percy for all of this for something he...apparently hadn't even had the chance to do. Because Nico had run away--and though the again hung in the air, for once, she could forgive him because of the circumstances.]
[He was scared. She understood.]
Haven't you been wondering if you're worried about nothing?
[At least, regarding Percy being angry or upset at him.]
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You...
[A half-laugh escaped her, laced with irony. She couldn't help herself. It was a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding, afraid she was going to have to go off on Percy for all of this for something he...apparently hadn't even had the chance to do. Because Nico had run away--and though the again hung in the air, for once, she could forgive him because of the circumstances.]
[He was scared. She understood.]
Haven't you been wondering if you're worried about nothing?
[At least, regarding Percy being angry or upset at him.]