[ when put like that, nico understands immediately. it would be like if all his best dreams come true and then annabeth came back into the picture. he'd be hurt, feel tossed aside, feel unwanted. and that's something nico's experienced far too much in his life to be okay with.

reaching out, he takes the offending hand and gently brushes away shatters shell pieces, checking to make sure there are no cuts or torn skin. when his concern is assuaged, he looks back up at loki. ]

Then what are you doing here with me? If it was me, I'd fight for Percy. I see the way Dick looks at you, you know. If Percy loved me like that, I'd never let him go. I wouldn't hesitate. I'd do anything to make sure he kept looking at me.