You're discrediting Mark if you think he sees him when he's looking at you. You love him, don't you? Have faith that the reason he loves you is because it's for you. Love is... never easy. That's why it's important to trust.

[ and nico knew this from experience too. it took him a long time to be willing to trust percy jackson, or will solace. it was always hard for him to trust. but after his encounter with cupid, being forced to speak his feelings openly, nico knew that love wasn't meant to be easy and trust was a crucial part of it.

he swallowed, licking his lips slightly before continuing. ]

I can't promise anything. Most people will never make something of their lives, either good or evil. If he's suffered, there's a chance he can choose rebirth and have a second chance at life. He'll be reborn and you'll never know each other, but... he'll have a chance to do something heroic and make it to Elysium.

[ quietly, then, as nico's gaze lowered. ]

Bianca chose rebirth. It's... not always a bad thing.