audience: nico di angelo

[becomemod]

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[resumed]

It's home. [ it's the first thing he says, more out of instinct but in a way that says he firmly believes this is a good thing. ] It wasn't easy at first. I didn't stay for a long time. Back then, I...didn't feel like I belonged there. But eventually things got better. I met people who made me realize otherwise after a lot of arguing.

[ haha. but...he grins a little. ]

It's important for me to get back there. And keep our world safe.

[becomemod]

[Okay so it's a good place for Nico. White Tiger smiles a little.]

That's good. Everyone should have a place where they belong.

[resumed]

Yeah, I think so, too. But I also think that as long as you have people who make you feel that way you can be pretty much anywhere. [ ... ] Was the place you were before a place you felt safe?

[becomemod]

[Man, they wish they could lie, but.]

...no. It wasn't. Not for me at least. Though I think the same would be true regardless of what world I was in.

[resumed]

...can I ask why that might be? [ mostly he sounds concerned because that...seems very unpleasant. and a good way to be demotivated to fight for your own home. ]

[becomemod]

[They consider their answer for a moment before answering.]

Death follows me everywhere I go. It's been in me since birth, and I will always be its agent.

[resumed]

[ "yeah, relatable." ]

...a curse? Or your world's embodiment of death?

[becomemod]

Not quite either, but somewhere in-between.

[resumed]

[ he does not like that he's not able to sense these things anymore, so unfortunately for tiger nico's staring at them for a moment as if that'll help. ]

How is always guaranteed?

[becomemod]

Death is a constant in every world. You can live a long life, but eventually you will meet it head-on. And oftentimes it's my face people see in their last moments.

[They tap their visor.]

That's what this costume is for, to keep people from being scared of me on sight.

[resumed]

[ he is once again just Staring. ]

If anything, the last face I'd ever see when I do eventually die is my father's, and that's going to be the face I see for every day I'm in his domain. [ plainly said. ] ...do you cover your face like that back where you're from then?

[becomemod]

[I am sorry they are like this.]

Yes. Though it was everything except my eyes that were covered then, so this is a bit of a change.

[Then, curious:]

Are you a demigod too?

[resumed]

Sounds like something that's taken time to get used to.

[ well. there's no sense denying it. ]

Yes. Which I can only guess means you already spoke to Will?

[becomemod]

That's exactly it. He mentioned being a demigod to Apollo.

So that would make you a demigod of Hades?

[resumed]

What gave it away? [ his dumb goth ass says, but he nods anyway. ] Apollo is his father, and Hades is mine. We're from the same place.

[becomemod]

You're about as dreary as I am.

[They say that with a small smile. It's a joke.]

Sunshine and the underworld. What an interesting combination.

[Like it's pretty obvious the two of them are into each other. They think it's sweet.]

[resumed]

It comes with the territory. [ it's a joke himself, but also. it's true. he considers this for a moment. ]

I suppose you could say we're complete opposites, yes. But we've known each other for years and...we've been through a lot together. [ mostly true. they have known each other for years in general, but only got to know each other about a year ago. but that year and some change ago really was full of A Lot so. ]

[becomemod]

That will do it.

[That's something Tiger can't relate to, unfortunately.]

[resumed]

[ hm... ]

...it took a while to find him. But before that I spent most of my time alone. I sort of thought it would always be that way.

[becomemod]

I'm glad you found him eventually. Everyone should have someone important to share their joys with.

[resumed]

Do you believe that to be true for yourself, too?

[becomemod]

I would like to believe that it will be true someday.

[resumed]

But you don't. [ he can read between the lines. ] Because of the way people feel about you already and the way things are seen. Something like that?

[becomemod]

Surely you don't have to say that out loud.

[Like. Nico is right. But given their similarities White Tiger figured Nico would understand.]

[resumed]

[ there's a half-grin. ]

No, but I do think I need to point out that my point is...even if it feels impossible, it's not. Give it time and people will come around. Even if it isn't a lot of people, maybe that matters less than the type of people.