[ it does look like he's slacking, but it's more percy's ever present sense of ease around water that makes him seem that way. if anything, nico assumes he's on break or something and that annabeth was busy, so he'd gotten the call. as for him, he's been puttering around town, looking for something to do. since his morning "present" from will, nico's been on his own and he suspects his boyfriend is up to something. so, with nothing much to do until will springs whatever plot he has in mind, nico's come to aquarium, seeking out the son of poseidon.
upon hearing the joke, his immediate response is to roll his eyes. his shadow traveling is easier when it's over shorter distance and his aim is not as bad as it had once been. moving closer, he nudges percy with a shoulder before joining him in leaning against the rail. ]
Yeah, imagine that. I actually know what I'm doing.
[ slowly, almost surrepticiously, and somewhat hesitant, one hand reaches for percy's and if he'll allow it, nico will entwine their fingers. ]
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upon hearing the joke, his immediate response is to roll his eyes. his shadow traveling is easier when it's over shorter distance and his aim is not as bad as it had once been. moving closer, he nudges percy with a shoulder before joining him in leaning against the rail. ]
Yeah, imagine that. I actually know what I'm doing.
[ slowly, almost surrepticiously, and somewhat hesitant, one hand reaches for percy's and if he'll allow it, nico will entwine their fingers. ]
What's up?